M1 Garand vs Enfield vs K98 Mauser vs Mosin Nagant

In this video we compare the M1 Garand, the K98 Mauser, the Lee Enfield and the Mosin Nagant. We will go over the general features of each. This video will aslo evaluate the current marker pricing of these rifles. If you enjoy this video, please consider hitting the "like" button and subscribing to our channel.

[@javilim9252]

I just realized The real mosin nagant is cheaper than the airsoft version

[@lafeeshmeister]

It's sad because I have the airsoft version. And it broke. But it's still pretty.

[@HarryPotter-bs5ss]

Javi Lim wwwwwwtttttttttttffffffff?

[@barrybobert9294]

and that is the one reason to get a mosin

[@quinnbruh4146]

so true

[@mrshark8094]

XD communism makes me laugh

[@Firefighter_303]

I remember seeing tons K98ks at gun shows for 150-175. I regret not picking one up then

[@rainbosprinkles6548]

I regret for letting a couple go for that.

[@paulramsey5695]

The cheapest one ive seen in the last couple years was 800 at a gunshow but it was beat to hell non matching bore was pitted horribly and a pretty large gouge on the muzzle next to the front sight and no sling or cleaning rod he kept saying i know what ive got its worth more than what im asking i just laughed in his face i came back by about 30 minutes later and it wasn't there i genuinely hope no one bought it and he just put it under the table

[@victorboucher675]

Hey kids, I remember in '67 all kinds for $12 ...

[@Unus_Annus_]

My dad sold all 9 of his k98k’s before they were worth a lot, still regrets it. Also sold his 1937 mint Krieghoff Luger for 1800, and his SVT-40 for 300

[@notmkr-busta2937]

There like 4k+ in Australia 😅😤

[@matth1589]

It's not an SMLE. It's a "Rifle No. 4 Mk 1".

[@zhukie]

Too right Matt...took the words out of my mouth lol

[@ljimperial7973]

Still considered an SMLE No.4 mk 1

[@rvanleersum]

SMLE isn't part of the formal nomenclature, it literally refers to the fact that several variants of the Lee Enfield had the shorter barrel coupled with overall length of the rifle, including the N. 4 Mk 1 and the N. 1 Mk III (previously the III - changed in 1926 off the top of my head?) He gets some of his info wrong about its use, but it's ultimately trivial.

[@kylesmith4513]

@@rvanleersum short is in reference to the rifle not the magazine but you're right it's trivial, we made so many variations and types over its lifespan tht you can literally just call it a lee Enfield and no one will care 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

[@rvanleersum]

Kyle Smith I noticed my error while previously posting that. Yes, you're right. Common misconception that it literally translates to the magazine itself.

[@goodmarble]

So a normal M1 Garand will go for around M1 Grand?

[@NewCanaaniteRex]

Haha, very punny.

[@danielbush2637]

Goodmarble That would be a really good price. At least for the ones I’ve seen.

[@HarryPotter-bs5ss]

Goodmarble ha Ha Ha Ha wwwaaaazzzzzuuupp

[@shawndrasass1316]

I just purchased mine off cmp special service grade 850$ with transfer about 925$

[@robmorrison8568]

😂 lol

[@mcmoose64]

As an Australian I can assure you that it is pronounced Lith go , not lith gow. I once lived there.

[@mairenared]

When I was in secondary school back in the 1960's we had a rifle range and several WW2 Lee Enfield 303's. They were great guns to shoot with. Unfortunately, it was before I started to wear glasses to correct my myopia so I never made the school team, but my friend Andy Wheeler was a crack shot.

[@pringleaddict5827]

Whatttt? I wish my school had a range , I presume you went to public school

[@marcogram1216]

C'mon Moist Nugget fanboys. We need more of you in the comments.

[@danielbush2637]

marcogram Lol, ok here I am. I bought one from Cabelas for $140 a few years ago. Haven’t shot it a lot because of ammo prices but I love it.

[@marcogram1216]

I may be able to help you with that. There's a local pawn shop here that still has two cases of that ammo for something like 150. If I remember correctly, that's a fair price. I like ribbing the fanboys. I had one m44, m38 and the 91 30. I won a Finn and realized the Finns really knew what to do with these rifles. At the old prices they were a deal. Now, I think for the money and ammo availability, a Swedish Mauser makes more sense. Unless you already have one.

[@pennsyltuckyden9823]

MOSSY NUGGET

[@saigawesnovember]

Yeah I have one, actually I have all in this video.

[@heaven-is-real]

right with you been there back when mosins were in full racks of 20 at the store selling for $149 each back in the day

[@MarineVeteran99]

I smile knowing that I own all those classic WWII models. Plus a few extra such as the M44, LE No.1 Mk. III, and the M1 Carbine. Beautiful rifles.

[@wickedhenderson4497]

Marine Veteran USA I agree. This looks like part of my collection. About an eighth of it. 😋

[@danielbush2637]

Lucky boogers.

[@iananderson5050]

I've always preferred the No 1 Mk III SMLE to the No. 4. I like the ladder sights more, plus the peep on the No. 4 being zeroed beyond 200 yards sucks for novice marksmen. One of the few cases were the first iteration was better than the second. No wonder the Australians refused to switch in WWII

[@losonsrenoster]

@@iananderson5050 I fully agree with you, I prefer the Lee Enfield number 1 mark lll* over the number 4 mark l, for a much different reason though, my farsighted eyes still get a fairly decent sight picture with the rear sight mounted way forward towards the center of the rifle, but with the number 4 's rear sight mounted right up close to my eye, the rear sight is just a blurr. My number 1 mark lll* was made by BSA in 1941. It is a real joy to shoot it.

[@motor4027]

You lucky bastard. All I have is half of a 1944 m1 garand and a 1917 P08 Luger

[@Zooumberg]

Great video, subscribed. Probably the finest video on explaining the differences between the various small arms from the different armies in recent history. I also wondered why the M1 was in such good condition, thanks for explaining that.

[@judge831]

My dad and I bought a cosmoline covered Russian Military issue Mosin-Nagant 91/30. I cleaned it all off and my dad refinished every part. It's beautiful, very reliable and accurate. I wish I could post a picture. It's beautiful. Mosins were a fantastic value.

[@FinsburyPhil]

Look at the bolt on the SMLE and it's arc of rotation. That's why it's the only bolt action rifle that you can cock whilst still holding the sight picture and why you could shoot so fast. Not a target rifle, not a target rifle - a battle rifle.

[@Gottaculat]

I bought a 'Bubba-ed" Enfield No.4 Mk1* by Long Branch with black walnut stock for a mere $200. Granted, Ol' Bubba had it drilled and tapped for a WWII style scope mount, and had removed the iron sights completely (even the front one), so I had to spend another $100 to buy an original milled rear sight and all the parts to assemble the front sight, and he also shortened the front of the stock to half to reduce weight, but for $300, this thing cycles better than most modern $2,000 bolt actions, and the .303 British cartridge is just a fantastic balance of power, recoil, and report. Very smooth shooter, and I think ol' Bubba accurized it somehow, because this thing shoots about 1.5"-2" groups at 100 yards, which is a lot better than most Enfields, from what I've heard. Really, the action and barrel are the most important parts, being the heart and soul of any gun, so I suppose I don't care if he sporterized it.

[@lightbox617]

When I was 16 and living in the US Mid West, I had a chance to buy a Lee Enfield for $19.95 via mail order. Yet another thing I regret from my youth.

[@danielbush2637]

Timothy Dingman My Dad has talked about when M1 Garands could be ordered from Sears and Roebuck for $200. I really wish I had been around then.

[@mikeschmit663]

Eh I wouldn't regret not having an Enfield, what you should regret is not buying all the Browning designed guns you could find.

[@moto6ixmoto83]

Daniel Bush 200$ then was probably 400-500$ now

[@af-lt5he]

I take the garand

[@FreedomForAll2013]

In a war I would! Semi Auto with 8 rounds would have been a huge advantage against bolt action, 5 round K98s

[@mortecrimen2549]

Perfect video, this four guns i have. A pieces of military history. Thx for video. Greetings from Czech republic.

[@Subguy686]

My buddies and I bought our Enfields at a Woolworth store back in the mid to late ‘80’s. My friends bought No.1, Mk 3’s but I bought my No. 4, Mk 1. I paid about $62 for mine and still have it.

[@JohnnyBallou]

You are a GREAT GUN HISTORIAN! Thank you!

[@MarksmanTV]

Thanks so much for the kind feedback and for watching!

[@leechgully]

@@MarksmanTV As far as history goes, you said the Garand was a 1955 model used in the Korean war. The Korean war ended in 1953 , so how is that possible ?

[@siddharthabarui297]

If I need to pick one I definitely pick Lee Enfield 303

[@pringleaddict5827]

Same , just looks beautiful compared to all the others for some reason. Is ammo expensive though?

[@Abnarly]

@@pringleaddict5827 Its not too expensive but it is hard to find.

[@Delboy2727]

@@Abnarly .303 Brit, it’s not an expensive round

[@meissnerflux]

Informative and well delivered. Subscribed!

[@lync1505]

243 coded Mauser rifles were made by Mauser Werke A.G.Berlin-Borsigwalde. Excellent informative video mate, well done!

[@nadsak1]

Fantastic video! I see that you have a passion for history. Must be nice having a job you can enjoy on occasion.

[@audeamus1180]

I picked up my No4 MK1* in Brisbane, Australia a few years ago. All matching serial numbers with a 10/10 bore and rifling. It is a 1942 Savage arms production made in the USA under the Lend Lease program.

[@victorboucher675]

Lucky to get US quality.

[@wtel9536]

"Lee Enfield SMLE" is redundant, SMLE stands for "shortened, magazine lee-enfield

[@alecblunden8615]

Technically, SMLE stands for the "Short, Magazine, Lee Enfield" and it relates only to the 1907 pattern, not to the long Lee's that preceded them and the Numbers 4, 5 and a few 6's that succeeded them - basically the same gun throughout. The SMLE was generally known as the "Smelly" to the troops and served in both World Wars, and, by Australians, in Korea and Malaya.

[@DaddysBalzaq]

wtel well that’s not an SMLE that’s a No.4

[@samuelmorado70]

I had an Irish army rifle. Shot great. 275 few years ago

[@edsalisch4322]

Wouldn't the Springfield 1903 be a better comparison?

[@milano61]

The selection represents nearly all of the most widely used WW2 battle rifles. The Springfield M1903A3 was often the only rifle available very early in the Pacific Theater, but it was hastily replaced with the Garand.

[@edsalisch4322]

Well it is missing the Arisaka the rifle of the IJA and the Carcano rile of the Italian Army.

[@thunberbolttwo3953]

Alan Walker except that the us marines.Were still using thr 1903 springfield.At the beging of ww2.They used it at guadacanal.

[@patrickjohnsen4199]

thunberbolt two that's why he said "most widely used." The M1 was used more then the 1903.

[@roberth.goddardthefatherof6376]

For ww2, No apolgist wehraboo it wouldn't, because these are the Standard issue rifles for these nations in ww2. don't like it, Get Gud and bring a better rifle next time.

[@kimchipig]

It is not a No 4 SMLE rfle, it is simply a No4 rifle. That's it.

[@JK4ManC]

Great video thanks. A load of information here. Wish others could be as informative.

[@katanamast279]

Wow this literally is my dream WW2 collection. I have a mint M44 Mosin and already ordered my M1 Garand. Should be here within the next month or so.

[@garrisonnichols807]

Did you get your M1?

[@katanamast279]

@@garrisonnichols807 Yes I got my Special Rack Grade back on May. Shoots like a dream. Love at first sight for me

[@garrisonnichols807]

@@katanamast279 Cool. The M1 is a decent rifle. It definitely was the best combat rifle of World War Two. Having a semiautomatic rifle over a bolt action is a major improvement in my opinion.

[@katanamast279]

@@garrisonnichols807 agreed. I hesitate to shoot my Mosin sometimes because it kicks, and has a long and heavy trigger pull. In comparison the M1 is on another level

[@falconmoose1589]

Beautiful Rifles.

[@The400exboyz]

I would like to see review of this video with updated pricing. Really enjoyed the video!

[@mikleman996]

They are all beautiful!

[@tadeuszsolowiej1522]

Interesting, great info.

[@BEEJAYEEEEEEE]

An arrow has an up side?

[@dave61242]

I was recently given an M1 Garand that belonged to my best friends father in the army during the 60's. How do i figure out what exactly i have, and it's value? I'm not looking to sell. I also need a stock for it, i'm looking for a vintage stock that would have been used to keep the historical accuracy as well as value. Also, a rifle like this, is it good to shoot it, or will it damage it's value? Should i get an every day shooter instead of using this one?

[@Gottaculat]

Holy crap, I didn't know you could de-cock the rifle by holding the trigger while closing the bolt! I just recently bought my first bolt action rifle, an Enfield No.4 Mk1* made by Long Branch in 1943, and I thought you de-cocked it by holding the striker firmly, pull the trigger, and let it ride down to half cock, then to fully de-cocked. Kinda like de-cocking a Colt SA Army where you ride the hammer down slowly. I've really been enjoying learning about all these surplus rifles, and can hardly wait to add a M1, K98, and Mosin to the collection! The M1 is gonna be the real difficulty. Maybe I can get chummy with one of the old farts at the trap and skeet range to see if they have a M1 they'd be willing to part with for a bargain price...

[@heaven-is-real]

I agree,,,I learned something new there

[@DMX-PAT]

Awesome video!! But you gotta get more bolts in there bro; Ross, K-31, M95, P14/17, Carcano, Arasaka, etc. The Garand belongs in a completely different video along with the BAR, M78, M1 carbine, Rem 742/7400 and maybe the H&K SL-6/7, SKS and AK's/AR's... again thanks and keep it up!!

[@michaelsantoro170]

Feel like the Springfield 1903 would've been a better comparison, but nice collection. Springfield utilized a lot of the Mausers design.

[@JudahMaccabee_]

I take the Mauser K98k

[@NATAS6660666]

If you are in Canada the Enfield is a little more attainable but it is mainly due to the fact we were part of the commonwealth. Great gun but ammunition can be a bit of a problem because of the fact that it was a little unspecified compared to most North American ammunition grades.

[@aierleoncorek]

My dad has a 8mm Mauser, it had a coat of arms engraved on the top. I believe he said the engraving is from Czechoslovakia

[@mikedonovan9033]

My dirty gopnik DNA makes me a moist nugget fanboy, I can't help it. I love my Mosin.

[@jaymorris3468]

Love those Lee Enfields,

[@majesticface3631]

What about the mas 36?

[@outdooramazingamazing3809]

how come the title doesn't say the model of the mosin

[@surplus3728]

Got my RC k98k, a bnz 41 (Steyr), about a year ago for just under 400. No electropencil or force matching, not reblued, un-peened dirty birds, and original stock finish. Still has mismatched parts and the 'X' on the reciever like all RC's, but I think I really lucked out!

[@heaven-is-real]

nice one

[@jayusn-et2231]

Interesting, but the real question is: Will most young firearms collectors be interested in buying a "historic rifle" to collect, or will they want a rifle to shoot that's part of a firearms collection? (AK, AR, etc...) As you said; Most surplus rifles are now very overpriced and very expensive! A decent K98 Mauser, M1 Garand or Lee-Enfield .303 is beyond reach of the new young collector. Most will miss out on owning a piece of WWII history in their firearms collection. Only the Mosin Nagant is a historic rifle that although now overpriced, is still within the price range that the average young Joe or Jane can still afford and have fun shooting too.

[@MarksmanTV]

Jay USN-ET2 Interesting question. I don't think these rifles are "overpriced", they are selling for what the current market is willing to pay. As more and more rifles end up in private collections, there are less available to go around. Remember just 5 years ago, you could go into a gun store and find milsurps hanging from almost every wall... As a gun store owner, I hardly see any milsurps come in to my store, and none of them are from distributors and importers. If future generations lose an interest in WWII firearms, then of course the pricing will go down. I think its safe to say that only those interested in the history will buy one. They are just too expensive to shoot. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@13lochie]

Hey mate good video really enjoyed it. Was wondering if you wouldn't answer a question for me, no worries if you can't. But a few months ago i missed out on getting a really nice rifle. It was an original world war one lee enfield smle but the sniper rifle version it was listed as the T version but i believe the correct term would have been HT. Anyway it was for sale for £1500 because it had been retouched (lost collector value as a result i believe) but it had been retouched in the 70s' by parker hale (whom i dont think made that model of lee enfield but im quite sure at the time were making the last iteration of the enfield to see british service the L42A1 so they knew what they were doing), and done extremely well. The optics had had the lenses replaced, brass fittings polished and so on and i believe they did it out of original parts they'd found somewhere, really a lovely rifle and well worth the dough. But i was wondering how much a rifle like that, so its an original rifle but one thats been retouched, would sell for do you reckon on your side of the Atlantic? Because even though it had obviously had its value reduced by the clean up i was shocked it was that cheap really and made me wonder if there's not a decent market for looking around for rifles like that and shipping them over.

[@MarksmanTV]

Hey thanks for the feedback and for watching the video - glad you enjoyed it. Pricing is going to be very reletive and I am sure very different between the US and the UK (which is where I am presuming you are from). Here, an all original, authentic No4 MkI T, with original transit chest, optic case and really everything, in excellent original condition, will command about $4,000 which is about 3,000 pounds. An original rifle, which is all correct but just refinished might be worth about $2,000-ish so aboout 1500 pounds... So that would sound like a fair market price by American standards... But I don't know what the normal market is like over there. If you were to purchase one in the US, keep it mind, it would need to be exported, which means it will have to go through a dealer with an export license and I am sure the fees for both export from the US and import into the UK would be substantial. Most dealers in the US will not ship outside the US for this reason. Thanks again for watching and hope that helps!

[@13lochie]

Cheers for the speedy reply mate good on you, yeah i'm british australian but living in the uk. I've watched a couple more of your vids in the interim and its a good channel you have going here, definitely going to sub. If i could give you any advice as a self appointed youtube gun channel aficionado it would be to steer away from gun politics in general (if you want to get the international viewership that is its not really neccesary for a big audience though as gun politics does seem to be a big draw with american gun enthusiasts) and just try and keep your consistency of upload up because youtube seems to unsubscribe me from people pretty randomly but generally its people who's videos i havent seen in a while, but your presentation really is great mate. Top level table tops as it were. But anyway you know that's kind of the answer i wanted, i wasn't so sure that that was a regular market price for the uk so its not like it was going to be a sideline but it seems that that's probably about right if its similar prices over your way. Which is actually really affordable i reckon, i honestly thought something like that would start at around 5 grand. Personally i kind of like the idea of having the idea one of these genuine old rifles that's actually to the grade of how it would have been when it was first released more than having one thats all worn down over the years. But i can see why people put value on that history i suppose and its not something that can be replicated. But yeah cheers for that mate and keep up the good work, i'll be following ya.

[@torpedo996]

Just play Call of Duty.

[@victorboucher675]

Three years, how things have changed. My 24/47 was in the war and it is a Mauser. If one was to ever have need of using it, that one will take a bottom "shooting sling" (1" M1909) so shooters will understand that feature.

[@nurumar8340]

love m1 garand

[@francaislebergeron1169]

I I had to pick between any of the LeeEnfield variants I would definitely pick the the no.3 or mk3 or what ever its called

[@tracey1013]

I have all those rifles plus a Swiss K31. But my Mosin Nagant is a PU Sniper rilfe (original).

[@heaven-is-real]

cool collection you have there Tracey

[@oldpain7625]

I need an M1 because both of my Grandpa's carried them, in WWII and Korea. I also need a Lee Enfield, because they're awesome. I'll take the K98 too, but very slightly more reluctantly.

[@jaytonhawkins2872]

That Mosin looks really smooth. Don't see that very often.

[@iiRaptusGaming]

My mosin is just as smooth....keep it cleaned and don't continually fire old crappy Russian bulk ammo and it'll stay smooth

[@jonpierson559]

You need to clean it out regularly with vodka! Пожалуйста!

[@esh9x153]

If a Mosin is regularly cleaned and lubricated, will the bolt not be too stiff?

[@epictroll4714]

My favourite old guns are the m48 and the German kar98k i even own both of them

[@segwolfxviii2919]

Why would you compare those 3 to the Garand and not the semi auto counter parts?

[@St0rMyWeAtHeRs53]

Ségvvülf .308 because these were all the primary rifle for their faction. Others had semi autos for sure, but they were not the primary rifle.

[@CahzinarX]

@@St0rMyWeAtHeRs53 Any idea why? I know Germans had the guevir why not make that their standard issue rifle over Kar 98?

[@St0rMyWeAtHeRs53]

Cahzinar X I’m not quite sure, but my best guess is that the gewehr 43 came late to the war and the cost and time to get the entire Wehrmacht equipped with these just wasn’t feasible. Especially with the stg 44 being developed and showing more promise. I’ve also read and watched videos on how the gewehr isn’t the most reliable rifle and was known to have some fragile parts, which is the complete opposite of what you need in a military rifle. But this is just my best guess, I couldn’t tell you for certain that this is why.

[@victorboucher675]

Well there was this thing called WW II ... they fought that war.

[@lisar3006]

The Mosin Nagant 91/30 the type 38 the type 44 the 98K Mauser and SKS rifles were all used by the North Vietnamese and Vietcong and me any were bough back by Vietnam vets and had no import marks. I have a type 56 Chinese SKS and had a Mosin 91/30 with PU sniper scope all with no import marks. None of my 15 Lee Enfields are import marked. Just a point of interest.

[@victorboucher675]

And the VC were famous for not letting them rust ... ha ha ha

[@williamsegal5245]

One question. What is the difference between the Mauser M98 and the K98.

[@billmelater6470]

The K is for "Karabiner" which is "Carbine". It's just a shortened version of the 1898 pattern rifle.

[@victorboucher675]

"K" is for kurz , the "short" Mauser action. '98 is for model of 1898. "kar is for (review the treaty restrictions here please, calling the 24" barrel a "carbine" was a bit of a "fib") Karabiner (carbine). What matters is it is the 98 action, which is still in production. I have never heard of M98. M48 is a post war Yugo K98 type, some were unissued (new) and often the best (undamaged).

[@Barisdagame]

Which one's the cheapest

[@stealthandy638]

hi buddy the only one I havet fried is the m1 . I've been very Lucky at the club I go too. the 303 full bore is bloody great too fire . I would like too try the 7.62 , bet that's good ta fire . thanks for time an sharing . ATB

[@stealthandy638]

Paul Alexander I use too use 308 in the mil as well as my slr . which was 7.62. but now as a civ it's going to be great too have my own rifle. thanks for your answer . take care buddy.

[@erikabbot1133]

All, are 30 cal so all are 7.62 give or take a couple thow

[@TombstoneHeart]

Not many people know that the old SMLE was the favourite rifle of the legendary buffalo hunters of the top end of the Northern Territory. These champion blokes though nothing of mounting the most outlaw, unbroken brumbies and galloping on them alongside stampeding buffalo and casually shooting a buffalo with a deadly accurate spine or head shot from an old SMLE - one handed! I've heard of a lot of Seppos moaning about the feather-like weight of the SMLE, but let's face, here I'm talkin' about Real Men - Real Aussie Men! Not one of 'em thought an old .303 was a burden. These were Blokes who shaved with a blow torch, rolled their smokes with gunpowder, ate galvanized nails for breakfast, pissed battery acid and shit broken glass! Local councils had to make it illegal for these Blokes to spit in the streets cos they kept burning holes in the roads! Of course, all Aussie Men are like this, even if the old time buffalo hunters have gone. We exist because God created us so all the Seppos would have someone to gaze up at in reverently silent awe!........Oh...and we still have a lot of those old SMLE's, so tread carefully!

[@cristianpopescu78]

Mauser is so cool! Garand was very practical in combat. My opinion..

[@Shaggy_Rogers0001]

You're missing the Springfield m1903 rifle chambered in 30-06.

[@pennsyltuckyden9823]

The no4 mk1 made by Savage has no import marks.

[@Reupload-Kanal-Von-Lukas-Heil]

I really like the lee nagant 98 rifle

[@keithklassen5320]

*sad M1 noises

[@Reupload-Kanal-Von-Lukas-Heil]

@@keithklassen5320 lol 😂

[@ToxicVaccines_HivHoax]

Range test shooting next video!

[@IJX89]

The M1 Garand was the least prolific rifle of the Allied soldiers fighting in Europe because there was more Commonwealth and other soldiers the British supplied carrying bolt action .303s than US soldiers carrying M1 Garands, at least until the last couple months of the war. Overall, compared to the Germans, Canadians and English the Americans suffered disproportionately high casualties in Western Europe. Simply put, speed is fine, accuracy is final.

[@bmxdoe]

Most of those American casualties came from artillery especially mortar, c'mon man check your facts

[@billmelater6470]

The M1 is perfectly accurate for the job. Not sure what kind of accuracy disparity you think there is.

[@fadedjdean6546]

If I were in combat I would obviously pick the m1 if it’s which one I like the looks of the Mauser

[@beefcakes27]

Where is the Arisaka Type 99?

[@victorboucher675]

Bottom of Tokio Bay ...

[@richardmook3693]

Will you appraise some military surplus guns?

[@etherealhawk]

Bruh

[@robertocalvillo3080]

Cómo hacen para tener esas bellezas ojalá pudiera conseguir cualquiera de esas piezas

[@jaydee1532]

Very different rifles...... but all great

[@geezerp1982]

the lee enfield is prob the only bolt gun that can have rate of fire not fare away from the garand !

[@adznz11]

Correct. Plus its a bolt action so it required less maintenance, More accurate generally out at range, More reliable in muddy condition's and less power lost due to not being a gas operating system. British and some commonwealth troops like New Zealand and Canadian troop's had to qualify at quite an astounding rate of accurate fire that would just about keep up with a semi auto. This is exactly the reason the British empire did not replace the No4 with the M1 because they where tended. You have to remember that this is a highly refined version of the most successful battlefield bolt action rifle in service. While the Garand was groundbreaking and the time of the semi automatic gas operated rifle had defiantly come this was still a very practical battle rifle for the time and conditions.

[@billmelater6470]

@@adznz11 I don't think there much power loss if any with the Garand considering how far up the gas port is.

[@adznz11]

@@billmelater6470 there is allways some in a gas system though. And it was probably pretty negligible for most intents and purposes it would have been part of the consideration. Not to mention the reliability factor in battlefeild conditions. The M1 was a fantastic battle rifle of its time but you have to remember that 1 the troops where used to the no 4 you would only consider retraining a standard BR if the advantages where considerably better enough to warrant it. And in this case it was just not enough. They made the right decision to stick with the no 4 i think overall. The increase in rate of fire didnt outway all the other pros. Not to mention the no 4 had better capacity which alot of people overlook as well. The no 4 lee enfeild was a superb battle rifle that was well tested. If it aint broke don't fix it but good on the yanks for going down the M1 route in the end we never saw another bolt action BR after the M1 so they where heading in the right direction but the no 4 was an outstanding bit of kit. Hard to argue the decision to retire at that point in the war.

[@billmelater6470]

@@adznz11 You're really not losing anything on a Garand with that gas system. That would be like thinking the SMLE suffered because it was shortened from the Long Lee. That last 3/4" really won't make a difference. And what you gain in recoil reduction cannot be understated. I wouldn't think that retraining troops on a rifle is very big deal. Especially with a semi-auto (and those sights), the learning curve is pretty short. First day out with mine and it was sighted in, ready to go with no hiccups. Never held one before that in my life. The worst part about switching rifles has to do with manufacturing and distribution. Plenty of soldiers were also trained on the Sten as well as a variety of others so I'd say it would be selling them short to think they couldn't learn something new. Just my opinion. Personally, I don't have any issues with the Enfield. I have 2 "Irish Contract" No4. Mk2's and it's up there with my favorites (the aperture sight helps for sure!). When you consider the fact that how well armed you are is only relative to the person you're fighting and since the vast majority of the world was still on bolt guns, then you're not doing bad at all. Especially when you consider the absurd cost difference between the two. I'll be damned if I let someone try to say that British troops were "under-equipped". Though, I don't put much stock in the 2 extra rounds between them given how fast you can reload either. I think the bigger difference is the ability to easily top off.

[@jbloun911]

Garand is still the best though... 'almost' isn't close enough.

[@420JackG]

No Arisaka?

[@milano61]

I agree that the Japanese Type 99 "Arisaka" is too often left out of these comparisons. I have one as well as the four rifles featured here and I would put it up against the Mosin and the Mauser in terms of effectiveness. However, the ten round magazine of the Lee-Enfield is hard to beat, as is the Garand's semi-automatic action. The "Arisaka" did feature a chrome-lined barrel while the M1 did not. Many M1s rusted in the Pacific Theater.

[@stephenmaurer7008]

I have one of the very last mfg. Arisaka T-38 infantry rifles. Very accurate! I'm still trying to find the ideal "hand load"?? Ammo and brass can be very hard to find.

[@VikingNorway-pb5tm829]

K98 is my best rifle :) Taken from them here in my country. :) mine is from 1941.

[@zhukie]

The M91/30 you show here was produced from 1930, hence the designation.The longer M91 Tsarist model (51.5") was produced from 1891 until 1925. The shorter Dragoon or Cossack model was produced from 1893 - 1932. And Lithgow is pronounced "Lith-GO" not "Lith-GOW" (cringe lol)

[@billmelater6470]

Do you all have a thing against W's in the UK? Hell, the first time I said "Smithwick's" out loud in the grocery store, there was an English guy right there who piped up, "It's Smithicks!". Scared the crap out of me, but it was damn funny. I learned that day.

[@victorboucher675]

This is the USA ... whatever we say is the way.

[@Joe0898]

The No4 Mk1 isn’t an SMLE, that was the No1 Mk1 and the No1 Mk3*

[@OfficialMINIm]

Joe Samlofski smle stands for short magazine lee enfield.. thats exactly what it is just with little updates. The no1 mk3 & no4 mk1 are almost identical..

[@garysmith6267]

Wrong. Look similar in a couple of areas, but completely different rifles.

[@OfficialMINIm]

AnPrime yes they are you fuckwit. Yes they have been changes but theyre not major changes.. they are 90% identical and practically uses the same action & magazine. What the fuck you on about

[@garysmith6267]

You've clearly never worked on one. Maybe if you stopped calling people names an educated yourself it would help your cause.

[@garysmith6267]

The Majority of modern sporting rifles use the Mauser bolt and action etc. Does that make them all K98's I'm just asking because you keep talking and your clearly the worlds leading expert.

[@jacksonkennedy5987]

Mosin is the real champion of ww1 and ww2

[@josephkool8411]

Back in the 80's I could buy an sks for well under $100 otd

[@fernandoznk]

Se for a longa distância eu acho que a kar98 tem mais vantagem, mas acho que eu prefiro o M1 garant, é mais rápido Language: português

[@Mavd-mk9iq]

Kkkk

[@goldenxper8167]

Realistic Leaf if you were in a battle with someone using any of these guns except for the Grand and you had a grand if you're out number to the one they both shot they have to pull back that bolt well they're pulling back. But you've already shot into Bolton to them a flat surface area no cover at all this is an unrealistic area but realistically in that type of situation you would win 10 out of times if they miss their shot

[@haohyou12]

wat

[@Croucher_L04]

The lee Enfield no1 mk3 was used in ww2 as the no4 mk1 was not put fully into production until 1942. However the no1 mk3 was still used in the Far East until the end of the war and the no4 mk1 was not really used in the Far East and was manly used in the European theatre of war.

[@matthewroyer1561]

I wish they added even MORE firearms from WWII into TABS (Totally Accurate Battle Simulator)

[@paulbantick8266]

It is not an SMLE! It's 'The Rifle No 4' (No.4 Mk1) and was loaded via 'charger clips' not 'stripper clips' The bolt can be cocked via the cocking piece without working the bolt. the foresight is a bed block and blade with a rear battlesight and leaf sight system.

[@victorboucher675]

...Re-Cocked because of shitty primers ...

[@jorpiajamelo21]

Mosin Nagant are cool

[@teacoffee5847]

Why not M1 vs g43 vs svt40 semi auto?? This will be more fair! Or springfield vs k98 vs no4 vs mosin... All bolt action rifles

[@robmorrison8568]

good video 👍🏻👍🏻👱‍♀️

[@mrshark8094]

Winner M1 Garand! If the M1 was replaced by a springfield m1903a1 the winner would have been the Lee Enfield

[@jebxbouck94]

MrShark no way, the M1 Garand and the Kar98 are the two best AND most historically relevant rifles in this video. If you were to take WW2 and make it black and white, it would be those two rifles going at it. Both are absolutely fantastic

[@thepainkiller4939]

@@jebxbouck94 Incorrect. The Lee-Enfield is a superior battle rifle. Look up "bloke on the range" channel, he has some good videos on the Enfield. British regular troops could shoot that thing like it was semi-automatic, while keeping their eyes on the sights. Brilliant design. -10 round magazine capacity -bolt that allows one to keep their eyes on the sights while pulling it back These are two huge benefits to the Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk1.

[@clarence4343]

The lee would be the winner

[@victorboucher675]

Sorry but the Mauser 98 is still in production. Like a German car and Britsh car (lol) ...

[@aaronellson23]

@@jebxbouck94 The M1 wasn’t even in most of the war so not sure where you get that viewpoint from

[@pweter351]

One minute in and mistake Korean war finished in 1953

[@jd.3493]

pweter351 caught that immediately

[@litos-hk6zm]

Probably meant Korean War era

[@logandeschaine8988]

Why no Springfield?

[@MarksmanTV]

The point of the comparison was to compare standard issue rifles through the war. Even though the Springfield 1903 (and the later 1903a3) did see service in the earlier days of the pacific, by in large, the standard issue rifle for the US was the M1 Garand. I will do other videos in the future which will feature the 1903. Thanks for watching!

[@samuel10125]

I prefer the Lee Enfield over the Kar but if I lived in the US and I had enough cash I would buy all 4 rifles

[@victorboucher675]

You don't shoot much ...

[@mattmattmatt131313]

Hmm...so I guess the real question now is, what's the mauser of today?? Great shooter, reliable, plenty of them around, extremely cheap to buy,...

[@danielcidaros5630]

Which one is the cheapest?

[@billmelater6470]

Mosins on average. Though, they aren't $99 like back when I bought mine.

[@victorboucher675]

Mo -Sins but they are crap. Look for a Yugo Mauser with a good bore.

[@johnkendall3616]

I'm sure some enfields made their way south from out Canadian neighbors without import marks

[@Lawrence64]

Pretty good comparison. At 8:44, you missed the opportunity to explain the decocking of the Mosin. It is much more of a return of the bolt to down position. Hard to put in words it works also as a safety mode.

[@DeadEyeDillard]

It's very possible that, if you ever run across an sks or other older Russian firearm in the states without import marks, it likely came home with troops from the Vietnam war.

[@Kysushanz]

Got it wrong, the Garand if manufactured in 1955 was not used in the Korean UN Policing Action, the armistice for that was signed in 1953!~

[@pizzachanlol]

how do you even compare these? It'd be more fair for svt40 v.s gewehr 43 v.s garand...?

[@MarksmanTV]

Neither the G43 nor the SVT40 were standard issue rifles. The M1 Garand was... Therefore it is being compared to the other standard issue rifles employed by some of the other countries involved in WWII. Thanks for watching!

[@michaelspringer6974]

You should have have an Arisaka in there.

[@alexmendoxa8226]

My grandpas biggest regret is selling his spring field 1903 back in 71’

[@segwolfxviii2919]

US had the best semi auto battle rifle and the Germans (Nazi's) had the best bolt action of that era.

[@Bullet-Tooth-Tony-]

no the best bolt action was the lee enfield

[@Bullet-Tooth-Tony-]

no the british had the best bolt action rifle

[@Airinas96]

@@Bullet-Tooth-Tony- no kar98k is better.

[@Bullet-Tooth-Tony-]

@@Airinas96 the lee enfield has a clear advantage over the kar98 in 2 terms. it loads a new bullet into the chamber faster and has 5 more rounds before it needs to be reloaded.

[@spedseacanuck]

The m1 was Canadian, so yeah, it’s good.

[@phintonpickleberg8917]

should have done the springfield m1903