The WWI versions are often referred to as the 'SMLE', which is short for the common 'Short, Magazine, Lee–Enfield' variant.Ī redesign of the Lee–Metford (adopted by the British Army in 1888), the Lee–Enfield superseded the earlier Martini–Henry, Martini–Enfield, and Lee-Metford rifles.

The Lee–Enfield is a bolt-action, magazine-fed repeating rifle that served as the main firearm of the military forces of the British Empire and Commonwealth during the first half of the 20th century, and was the British Army's standard rifle from its official adoption in 1895 until 1957. Fixed and adjustable aperture sights incorporated onto later variants

Sliding ramp rear sights, fixed-post front sights, 'dial' long-range volley telescopic sights on sniper models. 10-round magazine, loaded with 5-round charger clips