Lee Enfield SMLE MKIII

[@australianmade2659]

Bolt guns are like art. You can sit and appreciate the machining and thought which went to make a classic. In 300 years the Lee Enfield will still be known

[@jamiebolejack9546]

Amen to that the short throw bolt is amazing

[@danielsawyer355]

That’s just the truth ain’t it?

[@darraghwhelan1100]

I like the Mauser more

[@stephenburgess5109]

Used to great effect especially by Ozzies from Dusty North Africa to the humid jungles of Papua New Guinea

[@willtribe636]

Great thing with the Lee Enfield - unlike many other bolt action rifles of that time - is that you could keep your eye on the sights while working the bolt.

[@alanjenkins6768]

Every sound that guns makes from loading, cycling the bolt to firing is pure bliss to listen to.

[@tommymorrison6478]

You need help. I mean it - you're not sane.

[@georgianrooms]

Unless it's pointed right at you.....

[@stevebolt7132]

My grandfather told me he brought his back from Dunkirk and took it back with him on D Day.

[@jakerushworth2839]

My great grandpa told me the brits shot these so fast in WW1 that the enemy thought they were firing machine guns

[@felixblouin4860]

Do you still have it

[@glosterjavelin2111]

@@jakerushworth2839 indeed due to the fast bolt design our boys would practice fast firing, known as the “mad minute”

[@anomalyp8584]

Do you still have it?!

[@zakkstorey]

I'm grateful for his service, I just found my great grandfathers certificate for the campaign of Dunkirk, he was there using the same rifle as your grandfather

[@ClassicRando87]

I love how he doesn't edit out his missed shots. Anyone can look like a pro with a little editing.

[@roto1026]

fax

[@ajp5556]

That’s cause he rarely misses

[@jesuscrust5839]

I’m so flattered to see a guy I’ve never seen before say that my country’s standard issue rifle in the 1890’s to early 1950’s was pretty sweet

[@rogernevin7461]

A good mate of mine was in 2 Para in Borneo during mid 1960's.His issue for sniper work in the jungle against the 'Head Hunters' was his 1912 Lee Enfield 303 fitted with Parker Hale aperture sights. Killing range :- 1 mile ! He swore by them. Used on many occasions at Bisley.

[@robwalsh9843]

I'm American and I love Brit guns. The LE's legacy speaks for itself.

[@bloodruststaples]

One of the coolest looking bolt guns to ever exist, and while I've never fired one, people say it's amazing, and I envy people that own them.

[@KALINGANJA007]

Hickock 45 is a good dude..shows respect..has a dry wit.. way out in texas desert I've seen a few of these still being used for hunting and various target ranges on 4th of july or d day anniversary events. I have a good collection..but not YET a .303..(Texas we just say=got any .303 ammo? or..I know a guy selling a .303 English rifle.ill get one eventually..see NOBODY will sell one once they get it.(very scarce.rare and collectable weapons)

[@DAEDRICDUKE1]

You own a country?

[@michaelbrickley8515]

I have a 1916 Lithgow. I bought it for my Dad as a wallhanger/conversation piece as the bore was atrocious! But he had the bayonet and wanted to display it. So I got it back when he passed away. I was going to sell it to somebody for parts when I got an Email from "Sarco" saying they found barrels in their warehouse but since they were coated with cosmology and preservative paper. I took the chance and got a surprise when I cleaned the cosmology away and found a brand new unused barrel under that goo!! Even better, when the gunsmith replaced the bad barrel the new one Timed and headspaced perfectly without additional fitting. He said in 40 years thats the only gun that ever had the barrel mate up perfectly. I have a 104 year old gun with mirror bore!! Im loving it!

[@berniehayes8425]

Made in Australia too

[@sjgaming172]

Just imagine if that gun could talk. What story's it could tell. Greetings from the UK

[@pweter351]

My SMLE is a 1917 that was reissued in 1944 and 1950 so potentially been in three wars.

[@oskarzimmerman5484]

Mostly it would drink beer and mumble “trench whistle go phweeeee”

[@hazley13]

Yeah it would talk alot about tea that's forsure 😏😂

[@sunjoythapa2801]

If it would than I could know about my ancestors from Nepal who fought for British empire as this gun was issued for Gurkha rifles from Nepal. Logo GR means Gurkha rifles 😊

[@squidjpeg9925]

Probably wake in the night screaming about artillery fire and cowering under the bed

[@FBarbarian]

When you said "probably most of you would say this looks like a piece of junk" I was shocked - I love how it looks, it's a used gun, It's supposed to be like that. Awesome weapon!

[@chrisjohnson4165]

Exactly!! The idea of refinishing it is horrible. It's a historic piece, and wears it's history with pride.

[@ih82r8]

I agree! Dark wood is gorgeous.

[@spitfireaace]

It's a gorgeous rifle.

[@occamraiser]

But sadly it's a weapon. So why are Americans allowed to own and use them when Americans kill about 120 people EACH DAY with guns.... That's three times as many as in the UK PER YEAR. 1000 times more killings.

[@davidforsythe3037]

My first rifle. Given to me when I obtained my licence at 15 years of age. I’m 59 now. Still one of my favourites. Thank you for showing this great piece of history. Respects from Canada

[@Kaidensmyth678]

This puts a SMiLE on my face.

[@michaellewis242]

The scrub Pub 🖕🏻

[@odst_735]

Michael Lewis 🖕🏻

[@squidjpeg9925]

this made me chuckle. 69th like as well

[@doa_824]

Same

[@seanodwyer8205]

I see what you did there 🤔

[@justinholmes5614]

The British Army converted a few of these to 7.62 NATO for use as sniper weapons right upto the Falklands.

[@paulclarksaintjohn]

Can you do a video of you doing a mad minute with the Enfield ?

[@justinholmes5614]

Paulus Viljoen I didn’t know that :) Thank you

[@tedwarden1608]

paulm696 they were still being used in India up until ten years ago when they got replaced with a plastic AK.

[@Razar244]

@@tedwarden1608 Say what you will but that "plastic AK" is still gonna be far more effective than *any* bolt action rifle in 99% of the situations you would expect a standard service rifle to be used for. Why? Well because bolt action rifles are so much slower when it comes to rapid shooting (Which is basically essential nowadays) and at the same time they aren't really that accurate either since they are WW1 / WW2 guns with iron sights. The Lee Enfield is a beautiful weapon don't get me wrong but that doesn't mean it's completely obsolete by today's standards.

[@Mike-zx9mx]

Have one in the Jungle Carbine configuration, chambered in 7.62 x 51 great firearm.

[@Atlastheyote222]

Some of these were made in Lithgow, New South Wales in Australia for use by the Anzac soliders in the first and second world wars. Such a historically important rifle to our military history in Australia.

[@thesecondworldwar8048]

I own an original lithgow from 1917 all matching numbers with original cleaning pull cord abdolute gem

[@leewilliams4519]

I own a Lithgow 1943 in the USA

[@mdgcwood]

Yes I own a Lithgow 1942, it belonged to my father and it’s a family heirloom now.

[@tylerthessin9076]

I just bought a SMLE Lithgow 1941 in the USA to add to the collection, a real piece of history. Both of my grandfathers fought for America in the war and we’ve always had the utmost respect to the other countries that held the line during those dark days of 1940 and 1941.

[@robbillington1982]

We are the same people!!

[@circle43cm]

During the Summer of 1962, in Oakland California I bought a SMLE Jungle Carbine in .303 British with an original leather sling for $40 - money saved from my paper route. I was 12 years old. My brother (10 years old) and I walked across Oakland back to our house, the Jungle Carbine slung on my right shoulder. You can not do stuff like that anymore.

[@ZedaaaaHD]

circle43cm now thats a nice story, we don’t have that kind of freedom here in the Netherlands since World war 1..

[@u.p.woodtick3296]

circle43cm I hope you still have it

[@caderidley2309]

I'll happily purchase it off you for a whole $80, that's 100% profit.

[@warwickmudge4114]

You try and buy a mk5 now!

[@Aaron_Hanson]

@@warwickmudge4114 I’m Australian and I own one. It’s a 1943 I think. Paid AU$600 for it. I recently tried to get a bayonet to go with it and the bayonet was AU$750 😳 It was a little out of my budget right now.

[@bijibadness]

"not necessarily *_beautiful..."_* - see, that's where *_i_* see things a little _differently._ to my eyes, that's *the most beautiful firearm in the **_WORLD._*

[@DissectingTitanic]

He was referring to the stains and wear on the gun; its not looking pristine.

[@jorgecorea7528]

The wear and the use on the gun and it's design it's what makes it so beautiful.

[@G_Bastard]

i agree.. mint ones are nice and all but u cant beat a war gun that shows its use and services its been through.. i have an old one from 1918 that shows wear and tear.. only thing i would change is i want one of the style in the video.. mine has the wood only.hald the length of the barrel

[@DissectingTitanic]

***** Indeed it does.

[@vtecpreludevtec]

Respect,NZ would not be NZ w out the .303.

[@GarrettCroslin]

I love how John doesn’t even say “Dad, you dropped the mag.” He just zooms in on it. 😂

[@davidharris844]

The 303 round itself is a beautifully designed antique round with plenty of "pow" to it. Coupled with one of the fastest bolts ever designed, and a 10 round mag, it's no wonder why the Enfield rifle is so viable, and has been used in nearly every theatre of conflict throughout the world.

[@joeroganjosh9333]

I’ve read that in the very first weeks of war in 1914 the inexperienced German infantry thought they were facing machine guns when it was our experienced regulars putting up a terrific rate of fire with the SMLE. (B. Tuchman, Guns of August)

[@jacobvisor3034]

Then a majority of those crack shots and experts from the british regular army were wasted in direct attacks on entrenched positions in the following year. The volunteers, while brave, where nowhere near as well trained as the mad minute-capable BEF of 1914-1915. A German officer was reported as saying "the British fight like lions!" To which his commanding officer replied "Yes. Luckily for us they are led by donkeys."

[@khankrum1]

The 303 bullet had a steel core. Almost armour piercing at the time.

[@markballinger1303]

It's is a beautiful caliber.

[@AlexKS1992]

It’s quite surprising to hear stories of weapons from WW1 and WW2 still being used in wars today.

[@Williamstanway]

makes me feel proud hearing you talk about British firearms like that, cheers hickock .

[@Williamstanway]

Hickok

[@NitroNinja324]

+William Stanway Honestly, I'd love to see the progression of firearms on you side of the Atlantic,. It's just we usually get saturated with our own history, and we never get a chance to your side. I'm sure you experience that too.

[@tonsssedell4318]

It's a shame our totalitarians are called liberals just because of a single political party in a country far away. Being anti gun is not that liberal, is it?

[@jotnaraethelstan1182]

Tonss Sedell It will never change as long Tom and Judy continue to watch the talmudvision.

[@user-ns3vs3bp3e]

So just gunna go ahead and point out you can own these in the U.K. why do people act as though we can't own guns you just have to be able to justify (e.g. be part of a long range shooting club) we just can't go out and buy one without going through background checks which to be honest I prefer im much happier knowing that a bunch of unstable people aren't armed in my country and I'm glad your forced to keep them in safes to prevent kids getting they're hands on them which seems to happen a worrying amount in the U.S

[@paulbrackett60]

Don’t refinish it. Love the patina. Shows history.

[@derektodd4126]

Have a 1912 version hanging in my garage, a beautiful piece of UK history. Ony one problem, its officially deactivated, what a piece of butchering. Best wishes from Northern Ireland.

[@DaDaDo661]

Are you allowed to own an active SMLE in Northern Ireland?

[@HJDore]

Prestia2011 provided you are not a criminal and either have land you are allowed to hunt on or belong to a shooting club you can.

[@darraghwhelan1100]

Hawley_jb 202 also provides your not a catholic

[@unsuspiciouschair4501]

@@DaDaDo661 yes but you will need a licence to buy one

[@DaDaDo661]

@@unsuspiciouschair4501 Cool, lots of us in Canada hunt with SMLE and no4s just wanted to see how ownership was in other countries

[@BartyCrease98]

For a country with very little gun culture we make good guns

[@brianveitenheimer4492]

Britain had a rich gun culture you were robbed of.

[@Justinian506]

@@brianveitenheimer4492 there's still plenty of gun culture pretty much every city has a gun club or more

[@michaelcuellar403]

Wojciech Bartosz imagine having to go to a gun club to shoot a gun you don’t even own.

[@Justinian506]

@@michaelcuellar403 you can own guns and you can shoot them on your property if it's a certain size plus people hunt with guns they own all the time

[@georgemorley1029]

Brian Veitenheimer Is the RIGHT answer! 👍🏻🇬🇧

[@BedsitBob]

"I'm gonna take a couple of shots with it." Nobody takes a couple of shots with an SMLE. If you fill the magazine, you empty the magazine.

[@mrmatt2466]

The British way!

[@BedsitBob]

@@mrmatt2466 Absolutely.

[@fredricknolan3905]

@Alfie Martin With 4 stripper clips to top off the mag every 20 seconds. The bolt moves so smooth.

[@overcastandhaze]

WITH! MAGAZINE!

[@spanishpeaches2930]

Had to reply as your comment had 303 upticks as a post !

[@DeimosPC]

As a Brit that lives in the US, I feel it's my duty to own every single Enfield that ever existed.. Ever.

[@spookbuster4862]

Would you be willing to part with one my guy?

[@mrcaboosevg6089]

They're cheaper in the US than they are in the UK, it's not fair

[@dougk5]

It's an old crude POS

[@dougk5]

@@fsen1999 crude ergonomics extremely crude trigger..

[@dougk5]

@@fsen1999 I mean them all..crude sights and extremely crude clubby ergonomics. Go handle that piece of junk and then handle a modern quality rifle. It should be obvious. That caliber is a long obsolete dog too.

[@timetherington1986]

I own an SMLE MKIII. It dates back to 1918. It has the most beautiful smooth action. Love my rifle.

[@danielbush5438]

Tim Etherington Where did you get it?

[@timetherington1986]

Daniel Bush I'm in Australia. I bought it from a friend. It was made in Lithgow NSW and used by the Police.

[@Agentcoolguy1]

Tim Etherington I live in Aus too, and I really want to own a SMLE MKIII. How would you go about it? Is it difficult?

[@RebSike]

dont let the Aus government burn it! ;)

[@shanesmith4530]

The wood on top of the barrel is what makes it a beautiful gun

[@canuckguns]

Now imagine fighting off waves of enemy's over a period of a few weeks with this thing. No fancy gloves or hearing protection either. Just some warm brews and whiskey to help you get through it! RIP to the WW1 & 2 VETS legends.

[@AkuraTheAwesome]

YOU SAY SOMETHING? MY EARS ARE RINGING. 303 IS KINDA LOUD, HUH?

[@fish2574]

this gun is so British - you can store a cigar in the back

[@danielhayes582]

Fish I actually hunt with my SMLE and that’s legitimately what I do haha.

[@Lowlander-ci7is]

And a pipe :-)

[@mrcaboosevg6089]

My shotgun has a cleaning kit in the back that i put a cigar in, when i'm shooting is the time i can smoke in peace... Keeps the midges away too

[@MrOlgrumpy]

or an oil bottle ?

[@dudemonkfish4641]

It is so British it can store t-bags in the butt.

[@mickymantle3233]

My late father was an armourer at the old Enfield Small Arms Factory in Ordnance Road, Enfield.

[@jayfelsberg1931]

I was in the Enfield forum at Gunboards many years ago and met the president of the Enfield Apprentice Boys Association (RSAF alumni) and we had a great chat online. The highlight was his description of Mauser 98 as "overengineered."

[@khongnguyen9064]

Bán cho một khẩu đi bác

[@u.p.woodtick3296]

Micky Mantle its one of the toughest battle rifles ever, over engineered, perfect

[@FishnMusician]

Mine is a parts gun, but it does have the BSA proof mark on it. Would be nice if was one your dad worked on.

[@dabomb292]

As a Brummie (the colloquial term for someone from Birmingham), it makes me very proud to see these rifles made by B.S.A (Birmingham Small Arms Co) in my home town still being used and enjoyed! Thanks for sharing.

[@stevovimy]

Quite a legacy when your good old home town is now mini Pakistan. Yikes.

[@AgentLynch616]

It was actual the Royal small arms factory which was government owned in Enfield lock north London that made the Lee Enfield hence why it’s not called the Lee Birmingham

[@dabomb292]

@@AgentLynch616 Production of the SMLE Mk I began in 1903 at RSAF Enfield and in 1904 at RSAF Sparkbrook, the Birmingham Small Arms Co. (BSA), and the London Small Arms Co. (LSA) Smart arse!

[@DeepMedii]

'yikes' 🤓🤓

[@LazyCookPete]

Makes me proud to be British. We had the FN FAL SLR by the time I joined up in '72, but I have had the privilege of firing this iconic British rifle.

[@SCP-hu8hm]

Nice. My dad had the same rifle while he was in the reserve. He served from '93 to 2000. What regiment were you in?

[@gofukursef]

The SLR is a nice rifle.

[@ifv2089]

100% made in 🇬🇧

[@KevinHallSurfing]

'64 -'68 but we trained a lot with the 303. Marching drills and range practice and happily the MkVII ammo fitted the BREN. Even did the ANZAC day Cenotaph thing with the 303. No wonder the stripper clips aren't working. BOTH are supposed to be loaded with the rounds Down Up Down Up Down ... NOT on top of each next one.

[@trumpie5399]

FAL another great rifle shot 2 holes in my home roof by a slam fire by a FAL using the wrong primer.

[@charliekk3377]

The last rifle of the Empire

[@james9311]

Nah the No. 4 is

[@debetrolence1991]

@Felix Tofts are you kidding? I would pick the Kar98k any day of the week.

[@isaacharkton6169]

@@debetrolence1991 SMLE trumps the Kar in spite of it being 40 years older :D

[@richardsmith2825]

You forget the Bren!

[@Mikhail-Tkachenko]

@@debetrolence1991 If you've ever shot a Kar98k then you would know the inverted V sights are absolute garbage for any kind of accuracy. Even Mosin sights are better than Mauser.

[@worstpres8175]

I shot one of these today as my first gun ever fired. Got to say it was amazing and my shoulders aching

[@jamesfrench9595]

In the 1970’s we were still lucky enough to be shooting the later models of this rifle as teenagers in the Air Training Corps in England. I was brought up using 12 bore side sides and was used to recoil, however there is nothing like a brass butt to make your shoulder black and blue. What a gun they are! They are smooth, accurate, powerful and I was a lucky kid.

[@terrymccusker6290]

I was in the ATC in the late 50’s and we used the Lee Enfield but rebored to use 22 rounds. Guess they were cheaper.

[@ryreinhardt]

Same here used to fire them in the RAAF ATC, the recoil was enormous

[@matthewyoung9828]

Im in the ACF and we recently just retired all our enfeilds re chambered in .22 but our det had a no4 and we got to shoot 303 British

[@nicknicholson2465]

I put 40 rounds through mine zeroing it at the range and my shoulder hurt for 5 days

[@BARRYCHARMAN]

Used them in ATC in the 80's in .303. you haven't fired a gun until you've fired one of those 😀

[@ZeldaWizards]

The sound of a round being put in is absolutely delightful.

[@davidking3096]

My grandfather used one of these in the trenches of the First World War as part of the Canadian Army, My uncles used these in Europe and Africa in the Second World War - also Canadian Army (dad was too young). My brother used one to hunt deer on our farm. In fact the Canadian Arctic Rangers still use them for defence of the northern regions of Canada because gas operated guns will freeze up. But the Lee Enfield will always work under adverse conditions. These guns are tough beauties that never quit.

[@Wee_Langside]

I think the rate of fire was one aimed round every 2 to 4 seconds. So rapid that in WW1 that in the early days German soldiers thought they were facing machine guns.

[@JamesLaserpimpWalsh]

I like seeing the vintage guns more than the modern ones for some reason. Thanks for the vid.

[@rowdeemunkee]

The older the weapon, the more honorable it seems to me.

[@marcusandre8439]

Rowdee Munkee the stick is the most honorable weapon

[@doofsdoofs]

"For some reason" It's because they were made with care and passion for a reason. They were used to fight wars that will never be forgotten, made with raw wood, and show signs of use. They tell stories, they convey traditions. That's why.

[@essegotdatheat3310]

Pope Innocent III right? I doubt 60 years from now ppl will look at m16s and m4s the way we look at garands... lee enfields.... mosins... etc

[@thebayoudiaries8389]

@@rowdeemunkee Totally agree. Nothing against the ARs and everything but everything from muzzleloaders to bolt action infantry rifles speak to me much deeper. Love em.

[@samuelnatal3221]

I could sit and listen to this gentleman for hours. He has so much knowledge to share. Take advantage of what he is sharing.

[@paullangton-rogers2390]

Something you guys might find interesting...a little history behind Enfield, and the town where I live in UK where they were made the guns and the bullets during WWII. The original Enfield company was an engineering company (later became Royal Enfield famous for its motorcycles still highly collectable today). Anyway, I worked in an area of the town called 'Enfield Street' and wondered about the history and a possible connection to the Enfield rifles I'd heard about. Did a little digging and to my astonishment my business centre was built right ontop of a previous underground Enfield factory that churned out guns and bullets during WWII. The factory was moved underground for security reasons due to Nazi air bombing early on of key industrial areas of Britain. The history of Royal Enfield has now been fully appreciated more in my town with a themed pub/bar and restaurant called the Royal Enfield with a ton of stuff on exhibit from the company including original motorcycles hanging from the ceiling and loads of photos on all the walls from the original factory site. Quite a cool place to hang out! Royal Enfield when they started making motorcycles after the war used the famous slogan 'built like a bullet!' in their marketing to reflect the precision engineering and speed of their motorcycles!

[@hickok45]

Thanks for sharing. Good to hear that the history is being kept alive, even if it IS in a pub! :-)

[@2mcu]

I can't believe I didn't realize this... I have a few firearms (mostly modern) but as far as older collectables go the Enfield is by far one of my favorites. I love motorcycles and didn't realize that it was the same Enfield

[@dashsidhartha]

Made like a gun, goes like a bullet

[@ryanmw5156]

Hey hickok45. I'm a fan from Canada. Just wanted to let you know that until very recently our far north native military units, the Rangers, used the Lee Enfield as their service rifle. It has much better cold weather capabilities than our regular military rifles. Plus the Rangers have to deal with polar bears so the stopping power is a big plus. keep up the great work.

[@johnmorgan9435]

Our Mkiv's (Irish) went to you guys.

[@vernonfindlay1314]

They sur did,great rifle

[@MrMannakin]

I shot the Lee Enfield as an air cadet near 40 years ago :) Using ammo captured from the IRA.

[@coldstartdaily9738]

+Edward McKinnon I remember when the air cadets finally stopped allowing the 303 to be used. Now they only get the .22 No8 training rifle before going onto the SA80 L85/L98

[@mrcaboosevg6089]

+Cold Start Daily A friend of mine in Scotland has a .22 Enfield, it's lovely to shoot but there's nothing like the proper .303. Dropped my first stag with one of those, very good rifle considering it had been dragged through France and could still hit a 2p at 150 yards

[@RJM1011]

+Cold Start Daily Same here in 1011 sqn but I also got to use an SLR. :)

[@BigIrish89]

+Edward McKinnon i have a lee enfield rifle passed down to me from an ira man top of the morning to you

[@blakelawrence1891]

+Edward McKinnon what does ira mean

[@ThisWontEndWell]

The MK4 you own is the gun that allowed 680 members of the Glorious Glosters to hold off the assault of 20,000 Chinese in the battle of Imjin River during the Korean War, allowing the American and Belgium forces to fall back to a defensive line, only 62 Glosters made it back... Seen as such an outstanding act of bravery the US awarded medals to the Glosters.

[@charliefarleyba8940]

Wow Helen, thank you. I'm sorry to say I knew nothing of that battle. Due to you I shall certainly learn about it now.

[@robburr4751]

Those men saved lives, god bless them.

[@trumpie5399]

I have taken a bath in the Imjin river during my army service in 1989 in Korea .

[@freeserve1942]

Actually a ‘No 4’ !

[@John-ob7dh]

I beleive that was the battle where Bill Speakman won a VC

[@skyzthelimi7]

Beautiful British rifle; saw us through two world wars. The British, facing the Germans in the early days of the first World War in the trenches in Belgium, fired and reloaded so rapidly and accurately - that the Germans thought they were firing machine guns! I have fired the gun, very accurate but she has a hell of a kick.

[@ExiledOzi]

+skyzthelimi7 Thats right. And the great movie Gallipoli showed what it could do in the hands of the ANZAC forces. The SMLE accounted for an awful lot of Johnny Turk

[@StefanoRovere]

+skyzthelimi7 Try an M95 stutzen or whatever Mosin carbine version you can grab, and you'll find a milsurp that really kicks:)

[@StefanoRovere]

sergeantbigmac I think it's mostly a combination of light weight, heavy bullet (the standard M30 ball weighs 206 grains and older M93 ball is 244 grains) steel buttstock, stock shape.

[@sergeantbigmac]

stefpote Ya thats what I figure too. Not one thing, but many things that all add up to it.

[@mikegerow5490]

+skyzthelimi7 Yes, she is a real shoulder buster. The Mauser K98K is even worse in my view. I'll take the SMLE Mk III any day, having shot hundreds of rounds through them both. (The Mauser K98 is no slouch mind you; I just prefer the Short Magazine Lee-Enfield.)

[@generalhamalvis9209]

Somewhere, there's a person who actually thinks his Mosin Nagant is Superior to this lmao.

[@guccimalcs]

Derrick S. Tran I mean, considering Russia did far more damage in both world wars, and were known for their superior sniping, I’d say it is a better gun

[@davynhainstock7503]

Lee Enfield is awsome mosin is super cheap and awsome at least up here in canada

[@aleccross3535]

Not to mention that the Moist Nugget was robust. But I'm still eyeing for the Lee Enfield

[@spookbuster4862]

Le Nugget meme

[@JM-bb8xi]

Mosin fan here, I have a Mark IV 1942 Enfield. Enfield is superior. No question. If only the ammo wasnt so expensive.

[@vishusingh2598]

Do correct me if I am wrong but I am informed that these SMLEs were manufactured in India (under British rule then) at the Ishapore Ordanance Factory when the MLE (Emily as it was called) was redesigned to SMLE in 1904. In India they are still in active use by some State Police departments. Its a real pleasure firing this legend, all with its solid recoil !

[@goodshipkaraboudjan]

They were manufactured in lots of nations during both wars. The Canadian made ones are also still in service with their reserve Arctic patrol units.

[@jimmyjarrett939]

I live in North London, about half a mile from where that gun was produced 99 years ago. Amazing to think that with all the innovations since, this is still being used somewhere in the world to great effect.

[@reichtangle7734]

Shame the Enfield factory is now completely defunct. That place made some the worlds greatest firearms.

[@joshturner3263]

This blokes a bloody crackshot

[@thedankist1376]

Are you British or Just sounding British?

[@joshturner3263]

I'm English mate...

[@johnnyasus86]

Josh Turner no your Finnish

[@joshturner3263]

You're* and I'll finish you in a minute

[@fippylol]

:o

[@Needs_Tzel]

Hickok: This isnt in "pretty" condition and is looking ruffed up. Me: it looks better with all the wear and tear.

[@handystan6127]

john not telling his dad he dropped the mag was hilarious.

[@mcpypr]

S.M.L.E. (Short, Magazine, Lee, Enfield) Short (rifle - as opposed to previous long versions), Magazine (as opposed to single shot predecessors), Lee (action - bolt/receiver group), Enfield (rifling designed at Enfield for smokeless ammo using Cordite which was so hot it quickly eroded the Metford design rifling of the long , black powder, rifles) You need a new magazine release/sear spring. It should not be that easy to release the magazine. Very easy install. You can get one at Sprigfield Sporters for $4.00

[@jayfelsberg1931]

A corect description of the SMLE vs. The Lee-Metford pattern rifles. For gotten Weapons has a great video on the subject.

[@ghambiley7083]

My Grandfather told me stories, when I were young. "Those damn Gerrys, didn't know what hit 'em" and he talked about his "Smelly" being the best damn rifle! He served in WWI & WW2. Now I live in the US (TN actually) and I have one, never dreamed I would actually OWN one - (being from England) - it's up there with the M1 (IMO) Nice vid Hickok - thanks!

[@sartainja]

Great story.

[@GamerLife1994]

Gham Biley all m'y respect to your grandpa!!!! Thks

[@jayfelsberg1931]

God bless your grandfather. In the first battles of WWI the expert professionals of the British Expeditionary Force fired so fast and with a 10-round capacity, made the Germans think they had many more machine guns than they actually had. In my humble opinion either major version of the Enfield was a better battle rifle than the Mauser 98: Twice the number of rounds, faster bolt action (a trained infantryman would also not have to lose his sight picture when throwing the bolt - try this with a Mauser), and equal accuracy within the 200-300 yards of almost all infantry action.

[@cosmorunner23]

Yeah I come from Enfield, and my grandfather worked as a royal engineer so was obviously given one during his time working with the army, cool to see people using the weapon still.

[@BigSwede7403]

Almost 100 years old and still functioning and, in my eyes at least, beautiful. That´s craftsmanship.

[@travisreed3986]

BigSwede7403 indeed. the bolt action is slick on it, too. a masterpiece of British engineering.

[@ollylewin]

Got to hold one of these today and was impressed at the balance and weight. I was also blown away at that bolt action. Just silky smooth. Very nice rifle.

[@Shpikey76]

As an Aussie, I’ve always wanted to own my own, mostly for the historical significance, and now finally I do! Saying I love it would be an understatement. Just can’t help but to keep picking it up. Really enjoyed the video, very informative. Cheers.

[@pweter351]

Same got a matching number heavy barrel Lithgow 1917 with 1917 bayonet

[@tanksouth]

Cheers

[@tonycanniffe2360]

Where the best place to get one Aussie Bros? I’ve seen a few on the SSAA site.

[@mikehawk4856]

You aren’t allowed to own guns in Australia because of your tyrannical government

[@yeahno6100]

@@mikehawk4856 And how many mass shootings has there been in Australia in the last 25 odd years?

[@rangergaming2561]

When the Germans first came across the SMLE they thought it was machine gun fire but it was just 10 guys with 303's putting down consistent fire. Just shows that this rifle was way ahead of its time.

[@mikec8086]

it was actually a division putting fire on them

[@mrcaboosevg6089]

+XxRangerGamingXx I remember reading about when the yanks joined and they took their pump actions into the trenches and it was so effective the Germans claimed they were committing war crimes. I find their logic flawed, they invaded half of Europe and find themselves against Enfields and Shotguns and start then complaining... It was a similar situation with the Spitfire and Hurricanes in WW2, we were completely out numbered and still managed to send them back with their tail between their legs

[@Goatboysminion]

***** They were a silly old bunch, the Germans. They introduced Poison gas to the battlefield, but considered being perforated with buckshot cruel and dishonorable. The German High Command did issue an order that any soldier captured with a Shotgun would be subject to Summary execution. A.k.a, shot on the spot without trial. The American's were very straightforward and cabled Berlin. If it was carried out, then it would be dealt with to the top of the chain of command. So not only the German soldier who did the deed. But the NCO or Officer who ordered him, then his Commanding Officer. Right up to the Chief of Staff and probably the Kaiser himself. General Eisenhower himself stopped Shotguns from being used in Europe during WWII, probably to avoid any trouble. And I have read that an Australian Officer liked using a sawn-off double Shotgun in the trenches of Gallipoli. The Turks didn't like it either.

[@sergeantbigmac]

+goatboyful The French were actually the first ones to use gas in WWI, just FYI.

[@mikec8086]

sergeantbigmac they used tear gas which isn't deadly and they were hand grenades. The germans were the first to use chlorine gas to deadly effect at ypres in 1915, then it escalated from there.

[@ukchris64]

I just love your knowledge of weapons and their histories very fascinating as a Brit who once lived in London, the old factory in now a housing estate I believe

[@nevermindthebollocks1171]

I was an Army cadet in the early eighties, we learned how to use these rifles, strip them down ,clean them and shoot them, I got my marksman badge with this rifle at a two week summer camp at Ripon Yorkshire. Happy days.

[@_mrspanky_4587]

You probably were in Cadets with my Dad then!

[@nevermindthebollocks1171]

@@_mrspanky_4587 I was in Skelmersdale Kings Regiment in Lancashire about 1982

[@aidanbrierley854]

I got my badge on the range in oswestry, what a weapon. QLR all the way

[@frankburgon1031]

I was a cadet 1980 Royal engineers we used to shoot these and blind strip the old bren gun 👍

[@774Rob]

@@aidanbrierley854 I was QLR mid to late eighties. Shot this, the No.8 and had one go with the L98A1.

[@therenschchild1]

Im from Enfield, proud to see this!

[@TheRealBleach]

Same. Sad to see the lea valley factory basically dead.

[@ididntask3833]

Where is that? The only Enfield I know is in CT

[@therenschchild1]

@@ididntask3833 north london en3

[@TheRealBleach]

@@ididntask3833 North London

[@mindofmark742]

"The last gun of the Empire." Truly a beauty.

[@johnbanks4761]

this was the very first weapon i ever fired, still holds a special place for me, i would love to own one

[@jimattrill8933]

I fired a Mk IV SMLE in 1966 in the RAF. In our two-year training we were issued with drill Lee-Enfields which had bolts with no firing pin and a hole drilled through the barrel. I had trouble firing the Lee Enfield as I am left handed and was never very strong so found it hard to fire standing as is done here. As aircraft technicians we had to fire 20 rounds on a 25 yard range once a year! Later on I found the L1A1 much easier as it was lighter and the cocking handle is on the left hand side which makes it easy for a lefty. I fired one of those at ranges up to 300m and amazingly came second out of my whole squadron (the guy who came first used to shoot for RAF Germany). We weren't allowed more than a couple of rounds at 50m to zero our rifles and could not adjust the sights. I found my rifle fired low right so at 300m I was aiming way off the target! That was in the 70s and I haven't fired a rifle since then as I live in England where shooting is rare.

[@rubbachicken9329]

my first time deer hunting i used one of these that a friend who was hunting with me owned. i was 11 years old probably 90 pounds and this gun still felt good to shoot. not as loud and mean as 30-06 springfield also if that cigar in the oil bottle compartment thing wasn't a gag on hickok's part i wonder how much it would be worth

[@meurigdavies8080]

It's called the butt trap + usually contains a bottle of oil + some 4x2 clothe + a pull-through.

[@ant-1382]

Had know idea that little compartment in the stock was so big a funny deal. I always just viewed it as a functional part of the weapon - - I.E. to hold the cleaning kit!!

[@iwillnotcomply2002]

Yes a very comfortable rifle

[@ant-1382]

yes i think that what its for, to store the cleaning kit. some one else commented that the rifle was so british you could store a cigar there! To funny.

[@samrussell4065]

Hickok 45: always a fan! I'd check the spring on the magazine catch: my experience with the Lee Enfield is that it's a hard one to press. Mind you, you're handling a lady plentiful in years, so she's perhaps easily startled.

[@notactuallytesco]

A rifle like that wears it's scars with pride. Absolute thing of beauty

[@matthoskin3572]

I lived in the Arctic in Canada - and the Canadian Rangers used these rifles for many years. I got myself both a Lithgow 1917 and also a Canadian 1942 version. Used them both to hunt Caribou up there - fantastic, accurate and super fast action..... Nothing negative at all.

[@wilmesz1992]

A legendary gun by a legendary KZbinr. Thanks hickok45 for showing us this piece of history!

[@hickok45]

+Zachary Wilmes At least the rifle is a real legend. I'm just a "legend" in my own mind. :-)

[@Goatboysminion]

hickok45 Modest as well.

[@asimpleman2779]

I actually think it’s a beautiful rifle, the wear and tear adds so much character too. What a gem !

[@donrussell1881]

One of the best, most accurate rifles I have ever owned. I love it

[@joeybomba8046]

Excellent rifle

[@joeybomba8046]

I wish I still had mine I had an issued one in cosmoline boy was that interesting you get to know every square inch of a rifle then

[@mhymyk4022]

I guarantee John couldn't keep a straight face when the mag dropped out.

[@JohnJones-wo1bc]

I passed my British Army shooting and safety test utilising an SMLE (not sure what mark). And shot them many, many times. Absolutely awesome rifle.

[@reggriffiths5769]

From the UK. I trained with the No4 Mk 1 back in the mid 1960's, and managed to get enroled in the police rifle team within two weeks of joining! That same year I won the Inter-county indivual championship, our Team coming second out of six team shoots, and I also won what we called the Falling Plates, taking six out of the ten. We started at 600 yards in the prone position, and from there we entered the Fire-and-Movement stage, to run the range markers and shoot at 400, 200 and 100 yards - the latter with open sights. Bolt action was always done with finger and thumb, never heel of the hand or little finger! To lose the magazine - and worse, not to know it - was a strict no-no and guaranteed to lose you a place in the team. I only once ever saw it happen. An interesting point, is that when the US entered into the First World War, the Springield Company in Massachusets was given licence to produce the Lee, although broached to accept the American size of ammunition. The correct bayonet was initially a problem with Commonwealth and US troops fighting alongside US troops. If a bayonet was lost, the soldier could generally pick one up on the battlefield, but it had to be the right one, as the fittings were slightly different. To overcome the problem of identification during an attack, the US bayonet had two straight indents made in the grip; in bad light, one didn't need to see them, but could easily know which one suited his rifle, just by feeling for those two grooves! Problem sorted! For indoor targets, we used the SMLE broached down to .22 calibre rimfire, and these always attracted potential team recruits. We only ever thumbed two rounds into the chamber for "sighting" purposes, and (for competiion purposes) put five rounds into each magazine. It was down to the individual how to load the rounds - some using the one in front of the other method, or one up, one down. In the latter case, a very thin wipe with oil usually prevented stoppages, although that was never guaranteed. As with any ammunition, there were variations of quality in production, depending on who the manufacturer was. In my day, most of it was quite low grade. When all was said and done, in its time the SMLE (IMHO) was the best rifle ever produced for the purpose of warfare - but I'm biased!! I cannot now recall, but I think there were more than fifteen variations of the Lee in its lifetime. With our very strict gun laws in the UK, owning such a rifle is extremely difficult. One must be fully registered with the police and be a member of an authorised gun club. To own one privately, any such weapon has to be deactivated by the appropriate authority, and registered. These rifles are now extremely hard to come by, with the average cost around BP £2,500. and the appropriate bayonet complete with it parent scabbard costing around £350, depending on condition. My figures are probably not accurate as my costings go back at least 10-15 years.

[@vytas5584]

Hmmm. My magazine would never fly off like that. The release lever takes about a million psi finger grip to take it off! Saying that, mine is an Australian made Lithgow MkIII 1943 and may have a few differences - main one I can see is the hammer shape which is rectangular on the Lithgow.

[@jayfelsberg1931]

That is unusual. I have 10 Enfields and never had that happen. Interesting variation on a WWII Lithgow. My 1926 looks like a standard SMLE in mist resoects.

[@neoladams8519]

I have the same rifle, bought it back in the early 1990's, i love shooting it... so smooth bolt action rifle.

[@billmaguire6216]

My Father bought a 1918 Enfield SMLE MKlll made in Enfield, England at the Big Five Sporting Goods in the late 80s for $105. It looks as used as yours but maybe a little bit rougher. The bolt action is silky smooth.

[@bensutherland2806]

Owned a couple of these old rifles for several years and love them!! Great video, thanks for mentioning the proper method for loading to prevent "rim lock".....had to figure that one out on my own several years ago...... Keep up the good work.

[@SocialistFinn1]

That reloading at the beginning looks so satisfying!

[@peterh6281]

Thanks for this brilliant video. Always interesting and informative. As a 12 year old member of the boys brigade in England in the 1960s we were taught to parade, March, strip, and reassemble these beautiful old rifles. The highlight was learning to shoot with these at the range, first standing, then lying prone with the rifle resting on sandbags. Thinking about this these days, I guess we British were expecting another war, and they were trying to prepare us for what they thought might happen. Makes me shudder to think of it now, but happy days!

[@LightfingersKlepto]

We got to shoot these in Cadets, (converted to .22lr) but still had a really cool feel even without the kick of a larger round. The bolt is really smooth to operate.

[@sanfordhoffman2392]

I have 3 Lee Enfields but I don't have one of these. On my long wish list. The more I watch your videos, the longer my wish list gets.

[@lancerd4934]

I have the bayonet from one. I'm buying in installments ;)

[@jayfelsberg1931]

It is addictive, so don't feel bad.

[@Revheadrev]

A Mk IV .303 from 1941 was my first ‘big’ rifle at 18. I sold it to my best mate, so it’s still ‘in the family’. We’ve been shooting with it since 1988 and anything it hits, stays hit. That thing with the mag falling out - neither of us has experienced that - I’d say the release has worn down over time, or you’re just pressing it enough to release - either way, you’ll get accustomed to it in no time. The SMLE .303, resolving arguments since the late 1800s…magnificent thing!

[@Jarod-vg9wq]

Man from 1917 and it’s still as functioning as well as it did when it was made.

[@etherealhawk]

We made things well before the industry was all shut down

[@larrywoolford8978]

I inherited my dads 303 British when he passed . When he bought it in the late 40’s , you could buy surplus 303’s for $5.00 or less and he said just about every hardware store had them available . He hunted with that gun for decades , he installed a sporting stock and 3x9 scope sometime in the 60’s and it was a pretty rare occasion when my dad never brought home a deer or a moose in the fall with it .

[@robertlogan9682]

Canadian here. Back in the 60's there wasn't many homes in the rural areas that didn't have at least 1 Lee Enfield in the house. The first 30 or so deer I killed fell to mine. I still own that sporterized rifle. I read someplace that during the great War Germany issued a target rifle, America issued a hunting rifle and Britain issued a battle rifle.

[@oldschoolm8]

It ain't pretty, but it's a workhorse. It might be, talking as a Brit, one of our finest firearms! Imagine this on a battlefield in 1917......this would have been terrifying!

[@drunken.editor]

If I could have any historical gun, this would be it. Not because its the best or the most technical or whatever, but because historically Australia's army practically grew up on them.

[@ljkdesignsltd3302]

Blind or what.

[@dionwoollaston5717]

Jez Creed a weapon made to arm the soldiers of an empire

[@direktorpresident]

Probably thinks Marilyn Monroe is pretty

[@rafe2787]

I just bought one about an hour ago. Can’t wait to shoot it!

[@digletttexano678]

Howuch did it cost?

[@MinecraftGuy237]

@@digletttexano678 guess they're not gonna tell us 😕

[@papimiami1938]

Just got one yesterday .... Unfortunately there's some moderate sporterizing of it. But it's in damn fine shape for 125 usd

[@bongskag]

@@papimiami1938 4-500 gbp in the UK

[@papimiami1938]

@@bongskag if I am not mistaken that's about 650-700 USD. That's comparable to prices here ... Numbers matching with all of the original wood guns are quite sought after here . Mine has been semi sporterized. It has the original sites which I like but it's missing a couple pieces of wood. It had about an 1/8" of dust in it for sitting in a basement for about 20 years. Remarkably good rifling and action now that it is cleaned up . I will take very good care of the gun for many years and will definitely use it for whitetail deer hunting this fall.

[@chriscarter5720]

Everybody has a favourite rifle, but without doubt the SMLE MkIII was one of the finest military long guns ever made. I'm fortunate to own one (sadly a deact, because I couldn't afford an active weapon). Like yours, mine is from 1917 and I love it for its look, the feel in my hand and the history that comes with it. Thank you from a proud Brit for your positive comments about this fine weapon.

[@Targetpopper]

The British seriously considered replacing this rifle with a Mauser style rifle. They started development of the Pattern13 chambered in the .276 Enfield. World War 1 intervened so they continued to produce the No.1 MkIII and MkIII*. It was during WW1 that the rifle proved itself and solidified the use of the Lee Enfield well into the 50's. The Pattern 13 didn't die though, it became the Pattern 14 in .303 and the US Model of 1917 .30-06.

[@HughesEnterprises]

It would be interesting to think if Britain adopted their .276 Enfield and if the U.S. Had adopted the .276 Pedersen rifle if we would still be using .276 caliber in an intermediate cartridge in modern military rifles. It sure would have been interesting to see Pedersen carbines in WWII and with 30 round mags in Korea and Vietnam. It would be a great caliber in something like the SAW, and as a flat shooting lightweight designated marksman rifle today.

[@brianmiller9365]

+Targetpopper Thanks for the info! Was unaware of the Mauser consideration and the Pattern 14/1917 30-06 factor. Outstanding.

[@wingracer1614]

+Targetpopper Very true. I got to shoot a pattern 14. A friend got it and didn't even know what it was so he called me over. Pretty good gun but I'd take an SMLE any day.

[@mikeymarmalade]

And the Remington bayonet!

[@jayfelsberg1931]

An excellent point that can be carried over to the war over the British .280 vs. the 7.62mmx51 controversy in the 1950s. Background on my reply below.

[@ProfessorKRD]

When Kentucky is "up there"

[@urmominabox87]

When you're in states like Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, etc.

[@SocialistFinn1]

lol ikr, Kentucky is at the same level as Spain and Portugal xD

[@ProjectD13X]

+Zolipsist That feeling when Georgia is "up there"

[@cj6859]

+they linger same as Australia. No restrictions on them

[@jacka8987]

+Cj Not entirely true, you still need a license and everything - just more easily available than semi-autos

[@HaurakiVet]

These Lee Enfield in all of its marks was a great cimbat rifle which is why it stayed in military use for so long. As they were sold out of service they became the first deer rifle for most of my generation. They were ideally suited to NZ hunting conditions, a mix of bush and high country terrain, firing a round that was accurate at a respectable range and good at crashing through scrub. The woodwork was cut down and ex army ammo could be bought in the original drum containers. If you couldn't afford fancy hunting ammo a quick nip with a pair of side cutters gave you something that would do the job, no luxuries like tele sights for most of us but there plenty of deer in those days and you rarely came home empty handed.

[@Zero-xb6ls]

I really like the Lee Enfield since it holds 10 rounds which you never see in a bolt action rifle like the Mosin Nagant PU or the Kar98k. I also really just like the build of the barrel being so short and of course the ability to hold a cigar in the back

[@gwilliammaggs]

I too was an air cadet at school, and got to shoot these guns, we were also taught how to strip a Bren gun. Thanks for the good memories.

[@Annonnymous]

You shot a no.1 mk3? I was an RAF Air cadet but we only fired the no.8 single shot .22 rifle.

[@matthewyoung9828]

@@Annonnymous shot no8 too with the ACF but we got rid of them

[@Annonnymous]

@@matthewyoung9828 yeah we also replaced them with the L144 rifle, but I only got to fire that once

[@matthewyoung9828]

@@Annonnymous I fired it a few times rather have the no8 sights on it vecuase it's so much lighter

[@Annonnymous]

@@matthewyoung9828 yeah definitely

[@maxkazzora4234]

Amazing gun.This gun as told by guy in the video was in use from 1890s right up to the 1950s. How many guns out there can match this longitude as a weapon that was best used for distance firing and fired 10 rounds.

[@Rockman7532]

I love Lee Enfields, when i finally get my firearms licence i will definetly pickup a Lee, Hard part will be finding an unsporterized one

[@thesimarillion7738]

In the Uk you can get a No 1 Mk3 or about £100.

[@nickaston6519]

So good to listen to and so informative, what a shame we dont have real access to these weapons of all kinds. But over here in England as you know we are limited, keep going Hickok

[@wittywilf]

You know that we can still get rifles in the UK, get a Firearms certificate and you can buy one of these. You could get one similar to this for £300-£500. I think they're cheaper in the US. They shoot these out to 1000 yards at Bisley.

[@anomalyp8584]

The bolt action looks so smooth and sounds so good! The stump nose also is a pretty sight. Definitely an iconic rifle!

[@Frieza287]

Unauthorized bowling detected. Magazine release engaged.

[@rogerhudson9732]

+Frieza287 The magazine release is bigger and easier to operate on the MkIII, on the later No.4 the release is smaller and far closer to the front of the trigger guard.(as it's usually only operated during cleaning not for charging).

[@michaell6335]

lmfao

[@huntermoss9403]

TheSaminator the Brit's should have used the detachable magazine technique instead of stripper clips

[@adriandunne4382]

The original smokeless propellant was Cordite, a double base propellant made of nitrocellulose and nitroglycerin which was made in the form of strands. The magazine was removable to make it easier to clean the rifle, and to replace it if damaged. The compartment in the butt officially held the oil bottle and a cord pull-through for cleaning the barrel.

[@mattbouchard9974]

"it shows wear, it shows use" that IS beautoful my guy

[@gregnoye8158]

I had the pleasure of visiting the arms factory in Lithgow NSW Australia where thousands of these magnificent weapons were made well worth a visit to the museum.

[@MathewScott-kg8fs]

Is that when Australia was part of the British empire when they made them?? What is the history in them being made in the UK and Australia?? Is it to do with the war effort

[@pio8744]

If you get a hold of a Martini-Henry that would make for a great video!

[@joerandella2526]

Same I've been wanting him to shoot that for years now D:

[@robthegr8150]

Joe Randella He uploaded a "1860 henry video"

[@ky_cabrera]

Robthegr81 Those are 2 completely different guns

[@tomjones3691]

Robthegr81 b

[@thewheelspinreport]

Lol bf1

[@julianharrison8878]

Thank you Mr Hickok for appreciating an iconic British firearm. Jim Harrison. Cheshire UK.

[@KoeSeer]

there's a charm in bolt action rifle don't you think?

[@danielbush5438]

KoeSeer Absolutely

[@Crawedfish]

KoeSeer so elegant

[@austindorf83]

KoeSeer couldn't agree more

[@jeffscuderi8662]

No

[@joelerk6298]

Yes there is especially karabiner 98 kurz

[@Rumpole1000]

Mr Hickok, who is your camera man? He's brilliant. Always pointing in the right direction, zooming in and zooming out when required. Getting close ups of magazines that fall out into the dirt.. lol.. He's great!

[@stannisthemannis6626]

Rumpole Del Bailey i think I remember him saying it was his son

[@Rumpole1000]

Ah ok, that would make sence as It looks very much like theyve been working together for some time. Cheers mate.

[@Agentcoolguy1]

Rumpole Del Bailey Yeah it's his son, John. If you check out Kickok45andson, you can find plenty of videos with him shooting.

[@lancashiteman]

It's hickhock45andson who does it