LEE ENFIELD No. 4 Mk. I RIFLE

LEE ENFIELD No. 4 Mk. I RIFLE
Image: SMLE No. 4 (National Archives of Canada)
YearApril 1939
Weapon TypeInfantry Rifle
Origin & Designer[@designer]
Numbers Produced3.500.000
Crew[@crew]
Calibre.303 (7.7x56)
Elevation[@elevation]
Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Cartridge Weight[@cartridge_weight]
Round Weight175gr (11.3g)
Barrel Length640mm
Overall Length1.129mm
Grenade Types[@grenade_types]
Mount[@mount]
Combat Weight4.14 kg
OperationBolt-Action
Cooling System[@cooling]
SightsFront Blade & Folding Aperture Rear
Feed10 Round Magazine fed by 5 Round Clips
Practical Rate of Fire18 r.p.m.
Maximum Rate of Fire30 r.p.m.
Blank Cartridge[@blank_cartridge]
Muzzle Velocity751 m/s
Fuel Capacity[@fuel_capacity]
Minimum Range[@minimum_range]
Effective Range500m
Maximum Range2.500m
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
BayonetNo 4 Mk. I or Mk. II Spike Bayonet
Traction[@traction]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThis version was a wartime improvement on the No. 1, it was easier to turn out and featured a shortened stock. It also had new battle sights with better adjustability. A new spiked bayonet was also introduced.