The Lee Enfield Story

[scoobydoo]

I was over on CGN forums looking for a copy of Ian Skennertons book The Lee Enfield Story, as I am new to the Enfield world and I have been told this book will help me on my journey. Thanks in advance for any help.

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[Badger]

Great book...

Regards,
Doug

Extracted from Lee Enfield SMLE specialist Ian Skennerton


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THE LEE-ENFIELD...
A Century of Lee-Metford & Lee-Enfield Rifles & Carbines

Hard cover w/ dust jacket, 11¾ x 8¼ in., 592 pp, 1,000+ illust., 16 colour plates, April 2007. ISBN 0 949749 82 6.

♢ Larger full A4 size, 608 pages (100+ more than LES)
♢ Heavy duty dust-jacket (210 gm)
♢ Original photos re-scanned & clarified with grey backgrounds deep-etched rremoved
♢ Some hundred more hi-resolution photos
♢ Nearly 1,400 photographs & drawings
♢ New models, items & manufacturers detailed
♢ Improved layouts on larger size pages
♢ Expanded index, abbreviations & bibliography lists
♢ 16 full colour pages on matte art paper
♢ Ribbon markers in red, white & blue
♢ Printed end-papers

The nett product of more than four decades of world-wide research and study, evolving through two prior editions and many other related titles. This is the ultimate account of a century’s development and issue of the Lee-Enfield series.

The Lee Enfield has proven itself as the finest battle rifle of all time. No other firearm has served for so long at home and abroad with such a proud record.

This study encompasses all aspects of Lee-Enfield development & production... Britain, America, India, Australasia, South Africa & the Far East. Rifles, carbines, bayonets, parts, tools, accessories & ammunition are arranged into specific groups & chapters.

There are five new chapters—
• Preview, Model Identification
• Lee-Enfield Hybrids
• Serial Number Production Ranges
• Component Parts Evolution
• An Ammunition Summary

The Pattern Room collection and library has been the primary source for samples and records. With the larger format, this presentation sets a new standard for collectors, students & shooters of the venerable Lee-Enfield... indeed, for all arms books.

While the 'Lee-Enfield Story' has long been accepted as the definitive tome on the Lee-Metford and Lee-Enfield rifle series, this new volume increases the record from 504 to 608 pages and features improved photographic detail, larger illustrations and an improved layout. The best comparison is best made with the two editions side by side and checking page by page.

A special slip-cased Presentation Edition is also available, limited to 303 numbered and signed copies. These feature gold embossed leatherette covers and gilded page edges. This is our first ever slip-cased commemorative. No expense has been spared in the production of surely the finest book ever on the renowned Lee-Enfield family.

[Ian Skennerton]

Hi from the sunny Gold Coast in Oz,
The 'Lee-Enfield Story' was out of print in 2005, so an updated, larger edition was produced, 'The Lee-Enfield'. This has a larger size format with colour plates, all photos were digitally re-mastered, there are 4 new chapters, etc. So I think you would need the new 2007 edition.
Enjoy the knowledge,
Ian

[Anzac15]

Have looked all over for a copy of this, to no avail. Any way to order one from here?

[paulseamus]

Great Book. An absolute must for any one interested in Enfield Rifles. The information and pictures that it contains are invaluable.

In the US, Brian at BDL in South Carolina may carry it, though it is not listed on his website. i would still contact him as the website may be out of date. He carries many of Skennertons publications as well as those by Peter Laidler.

Here is the link. BDL LTD

If Brian can't help you, you probably an order direct from Ian in Australia. Here is the link to Ian's website. http://www.skennerton.com/rifles.html

I have dealt with both Gentlemen and I can highly recommend them. They both are a pleasure to deal with.

Paul

[Badger]

Have looked all over for a copy of this, to no avail. Any way to order one from here?

Also, here in Canada, try Don at Murray House Militaria murrayhouse@rogers.com

I purchased my (multiple) copies from him .....

Mention our site and I believe he may still have the 5% discount for you, if you tell him you were directed to him from here ...

Regards,
Doug

[Anzac15]

Excellent! Thanks!

[enfield303t]

Great book, hours and hours and hours and hours and hours of reading.

[scoobydoo]

Thanks so much I have purchased both the lee enfield (off eBay ) and the lee enfield story from a gentelman over on CGN . I would like to thank everyone who posted to help me find them .