The No 1, Mk III*, Short, Magazine, Lee-Enfield (SMLE): Musketry of 1914 -PART ONE- Introduction

The first of four videos that will explore Musketry in the British Army of 1914. Although mostly an historical background clip, it does, nevertheless, serve as an important preamble to understanding the truths and realities of the era.

[@matthewmoss1589]

That opener is another cinematic masterpiece Rob! Love it.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thanks Matt. Though it might set the tone for the series...

[@Strato50]

Oh, jesus! :D

[@unknowntraveller8633]

Spent many a happy hour on the range with the .303 SMLE when younger. Love your uniform recreations, though I didn't realise that they issued hearing protection during WW1. Another good video thanks.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

WHAT?! I CAN'T HEAR YOU!!!.. :-)

[@jelkel25]

Not a big deal, most British men over the age of 55 are selectively deaf anyway.

[@andybelcher1767]

@@jelkel25 I'm 61...what?

[@woodsman1858]

An outstanding rifle and an even better history lesson. Love your videos!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you, sir.

[@MrHondaguy1]

I appreciate all the great history and historical training info on the SMLE. I always look forward to your next video.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@murphysmuskets]

As always you raise the bar! Excellent video and history lesson. I learned a lot!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thanks Murph!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thanks for that! Cheers.

[@eog0579]

Murphey's Muskets 

[@jaytonhawkins2872]

"Low resolution troops incoming! Come, clone soldier, let us fight them off!!!" I seriously love your videos btw.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thanks! Glad you enjoy them.

[@Sheerwater909]

When it comes to Schools of Musketry in 1914/15, I always think of the Dublin School where, as a newly promoted Lt. Colonel on rejoining the colours, Frank Bourne, the Colour Sergeant at Rorke's Drift, became the camp's deputy commander. Another brilliant evocation of the age Rob. Thank you for these clear, well researched presentations.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thanks John.. You bring up a good point in that there were numerous Schools.... India, Ireland....

[@BennettIsAmazing]

Absolutely superb! Your best yet. Looking forward to the rest of the series!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

It'll be a bit of an opus by the time it's all done.... Fun making it though!

[@capandball]

Very cool!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@B_Squadron_Y_Patrol_Planchet]

Yet again, a fine video with more to come! Thank you! :)

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@Surv1ve_Thrive]

Thank you very much sir. Fascinating content, impeccable production and editing. Much appreciated. Happy Easter to you, one and all.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

You are most welcome!

[@jimstanga6390]

Once again....just superb. Keep them coming.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thanks!

[@nathanjohnson1853]

"I'm comin', I'm comin'!......Jesus....." Really showing off that Seaforth Highlander spirit!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Haha!

[@charlesinglin]

Excellent presentation. Looking forward to Part II.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thanks!

[@blueband8114]

Great stuff, and covering my favorite era.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@lazaglider]

I don't know how it is possible, but these just keep getting better.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thanks!

[@EddieAcaro]

Thank you for this excellent series. I read "The Boer War" by Thomas Pakenham when I was young and was fascinated by the clash between Imperial Great Britain and the Boers. Fascinating!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

One of the better books on the subject, for sure!

[@alexvogel610]

I'm really digging the fact that you were able to scrounge up actual audio from a veteran of the beginning of the First World War; kudos!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Me too.. It was a perfect sound bite for he subject... I have another for later parts...

[@alanlindsay6518]

Hi,The quality of these little productions is fabulous, far exceeding that which we have come to expect on KZbin.The information is clearly and concisely presented. The diction and use of language excellent, and a hint of humour to cap it off.It strikes a balance between bookish technicality, colonial history and general interest. Above all it is insightful.I have a considerable interest in the subject and own much of what is studied but always discover something new and unexpected.It is a little unusual to find historical knowledge combined with practical expertise in handling firearms.Well doneAlan

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

HI Alan. Thank you very much for your kind comments. Glad that you found it to your liking!

[@sandstorm1934]

wow Rob, you have been busy. Thank you for such a great presentation. Looking forward to the next in the series.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Yes, I have... there are bunches of things in the works... Never enough time..

[@notarokescientist3003]

Thank you for the effort of kit and uniform display.It really lifts the production quality of the presentation

[@christopherfranklin972]

I read years ago that one of the problems in South Africa was that Enfield/Metford barrels were cut with left hand twist rifling whereas Mausers are right hand twist. Whilst ok in the northern hemisphere the left hand twist rifling suffered from excessive lateral drift in the southern . There were additional factors which made British marksmanship so outstanding in WW1,Haldane's reforms and the creation of the Territorial Army in 1908 which encouraged skill at arms and marksmanship and the popularity of small-bore and bell target shooting which meant that many were already familiar with the basics of marksmanship. Another super video.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Hi Christopher. There were no fixes promulgated for Metford barrels in the list of changes... there were for Enfield barrels. What does that tell you?.. :-).... While shooting was inexorably linked to the Volunteers and, by direct lineage, the Territorial Force, a quick glance at the annual shooting qualification of the TF as compared with the Regular army will show but a fraction of the practices and a fraction of the number of rounds shot.... quite an inferior standard.

[@steamengineshooray]

Very interesting to know that it was McMahon that pushed for the "human machine gun" levels of musketry~ :D Great video!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@jjem6345]

Another excellent. series. I love the opening shots and camera angels... Cheers from Florida.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you Florida!

[@calanon534]

This should be a University-level history course - no joke. "Progression of Firepower of the Victorian and Edwardian eras" or somesuch. Rob, you've got the voice, tone, and tempo of an excellent orator, and your little "action vignettes" are wonderfully entertaining.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thanks so much!...

[@lethalfelix]

You know you're doing something right when not a single person dislikes your video. Kudos!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@paladin56]

Another great film, BML. Fascinating and beautifully researched.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers Tim!

[@PalookaD]

A channel that keeps getting better, well done sir. Cracking work

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you very much!

[@jimf3932]

Your vids, Rob, are some of the few I watch over and over. Great stuff what!!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Very kind, Jim!

[@cgjoe64]

Super Lots of well researched information. This type of material is the history text book of tomorrow. A big Thank You

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@wjsnow2195]

Came here at the suggestion of “Bloke on the range” and I have to say your channel is quickly becoming one of my favorites. Very informative and cuts through the bs many channels include when trying to show off their preferred version of history. I do have to say that the amount of ammo allotted being so low was just shocking to me as a veteran of the last few years.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad to have you along! If you compare the 250 rounds of 1914 (actually 225) with the amounts from the late 1890s and earlier, it was a great leap forward. :-)

[@biggles1483]

Fantastically factual and excellently edited. Result: Bloody Brilliant!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thanks!

[@TwentythreePER]

You surely have the best introductions of anyone, they are most entertaining. I'm very impressed with the growing quality of the videos. I was hoping you'd get to this subject and I'm glad it's going to be four parts so I'm looking forward to what's next. Excellent video, once again. By the way, I think I spy a SMLE Mk 1*? at 14:40. I really liked the photos and the recording of L/Cpl George Rippen you had in this video. Obviously a lot of research too. Well done.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

You may very well have... used quite a bit before the war...

[@chrishewitt4220]

Great video. look forward to the rest. Well done on your breadth of knowledge and skill at arms.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@martyn420]

Great video. I like the extract from 'Very Exceptional Soldiers' and the interview with L/Cpl George Rippon 2/KOYLI shown on BBC 1 in 1984. In the interview, L/Cpl Rippon indirectly refers to the Field Service Regulations 1909 which emphasised the need for rapid and accurate marksmanship (as influenced by Lieutenant General Sir Douglas Haig) combined with physical fitness. His battalion served with distinction as part of II Corps under the command of Lieutenant General Sir Horace Smith-Dorrien at the Battle of Le Cateau during the famous retreat from Mons.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad you enjoyed it Martyn!

[@dermotrooney9584]

Informative, educational and entertaining. Keep it up.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers.

[@survivalcomms]

Another excellent video ! Truly an excellent study on such an important period of time for the changing employment of the rifleman. Thank you for sharing !

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

You are most welcome!

[@Wabaanimkii]

Lovely clean plate effect! Vidya is excellent as always. Perfect time for a bit of tea before bed!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@MrRedbeard762]

I admire the amount of work you put into these. Not only are they informative but fun as well. Please keep up the excellent work!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you. I fully intend to!

[@frodobaggins629]

Thank you for anouther great video! This next weekend (21-23) will be my first weekend in the trenches as a Doughboy in Newville PA at the Great War association reenactment and I wanted to let you know how much of an inspiration you've been, both with the excellent firearms usage, the wonderful uniforms and the sense of humor. I appreciate everything you've done here, and hope you keep up the good work. I'll be thinking back to you when I'm eating dirt in the trenches! so Cheerio Old boy!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Keep your head down, your puttees tied and your breech clear... Have a good one!

[@frodobaggins629]

I got back in sunday night and wanted to let you know that Newville was AWESOME, I was with the 29th AEF and we attacked the CP trenches right at dusk, and whole valley was shrouded in smoke from a combination of mortars and some farmers brush piles behind the CP lines and it was EERIE, as you could hear screaming and see muzzle flashes and hear the french singing as they began their assault. Then the bagpipes, and the CP trenches where lit as mortar fire and assault squads from the 42nd CEF black watch began their rushes. We were taking a knee in the treeline behind the french trenches that overlooked the CP, and the word came down the line to make ready. My buddy looked at me and asked if I was nervous, and I couldn't even say anything. I honestly felt like my heart was going to come out of my tunic, and my hands were shaking. My buddy was going to take point and only had a side arm and I had ol' Eddystone 673 and 48 grenades in satchels we'd made from sandbags and rope. The LT walked past and turned, pulled his sidearm and thanked us for what we where about to do, and then gave the word to our Sergent, and the assault began. We moved up and across the French trenches and through their wire, the french sentries wished us well and slapped our shoulders , "Bonn Chaunce!" and "Que deu vous benisse" and as we come to a field of short grass we could see the german wire and small farmhouse destroyed by shelling, we began to sprint! The field hadn't been tilled, but had the small undulations and as we ran faster I was tripped up and on my face, but before I could get up myself two arms had pulled me up and I was running again and we hit cover in a shell hole and I began feeding my buddy grenades as I covered him with rifle fire, and we were in the wire, our corporal was behind us and I heard his twang and we where in the trench stepping over german bodies and pushing the attack forward. Our LT grabbed the corporal and assigned us to secure the flank but to stay were he could grab us if needed - it was only a few minutes later that he yelled "FIRST SQUAD" and told the corporal we where taking too many hits and we needed to get in there, and while above ground the smoke layed thin, in the trench it was thick as pea soup and combat raged on, the LT grabbed myself for an assault team but grabbed me at the last minute when the defenders surrendered, and send me with a 42nd CEF man to clear a paticularly stiff corner, and we moved up my corporal joined us and we hit the defenders with grenades and rifle fire, and thinking we had cleared the corner moved up just to get mowed down by a German machine gun that had been evacuated back to protect their lines. We were casualties at this point and were escorted back to the Allied casualty clearing station at the blown in farmhouse to catch our breath, the attack ended finally about 45 minutes later at 11:25, we had been in combat for nearly 3 hours and it seemed like minutes. after all the combat operations were completed we met man of the Germans and Canadians and Australians and British and French and we shook hands and wished each other luck and thanked each other for being such good sports and I was heard many times how they hoped to have me back the next year as I was such a good "target". It was an awesome weekend.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad you had a great time! That man should have yelled, "One Section!" not "first squad!" though,.... :-)

[@frodobaggins629]

I had no idea lol! many of the guys in our group are / were active duty military and when it gets hot I think they get as excited as the rest of us. I honestly have a MUCH MUCH greater appreciation for the men that actually did it "for realz" and despite the simulation nature of it, when you're actually running into that you get a sense for what the guys in the accounts talk about, like moving and not feeling yourself running and the training taking over, I mean I wasn't army but we had a short learning course and there where moments that I caught myself not even thinking, just doing, if you know what I mean. When I woke up sunday morning to get ready to go home and peeled of my uniform, my boots had 1/8th inch of mud on the soles and I was full body sore. it was awesome. Thank you again!

[@frodobaggins629]

And btw, I actually ran into few actual Canadians in the CEF camp when I was walking in! if you ever have the opportunity to come to Newville, I would love to see that video!

[@SafetyProMalta]

excellent as usual. A great book on the BEF and the end of an era Ypres: Death of an Army

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

It is a good primer for the battle for sure!

[@petoncovet8476]

Excellent starting point Rob. Can't wait to see the next 3 parts!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad you saw it for what it was, a starting.... The next ones should get a tad more interesting.

[@petoncovet8476]

Look forward to it....I was beginning to worry that the Canadian Winter had frozen you as I have been waiting for new content. Keep up the excellent work you do. Already having the "newer" generation of WW1 and 2 rifles, your videos have sparked my C&R collecting in a new direction, now owning a M-H, 2 Snider's and hooking up with Martin at x-ring for supplies.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Sounds like you have got your priorities straight then, eh? :-)

[@petoncovet8476]

Yeah except I may need to sell a few AR's or my left kidney to round out the collection and get a Lee Metford as nice as yours! :)

[@ryanking1595]

Loved the intro. The clip of the Germans advancing and the nonchalant reaction. Love it

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@mattarmstrong9205]

Great video! Very informative I'm looking forward to part two 👍🏻

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thanks Matt!

[@p03saucez]

I love this channel. Your attention to detail and hard work you put into your videos are very much appreciated.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thanks!

[@bbainter7880]

Loving the vids as always Rob......great production value too. Waiting for part 2!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you.

[@bernerbar7886]

Another interesting and informative video. Many thanks for your hard work Sir!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

You are welcome!

[@DagaYute]

Fantastic video, great job! Excited to see what comes next!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thanks!

[@jimf1964]

Dude, your videos are awesome. The beginning was hilarious, and just so well done, and the rest was like watching a proper doc. The whole thing was just so professional.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you Jim. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@jaredkennedy2555]

highest quality as always, cant wait for the next parts.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thanks!

[@frankperkin124]

Outstanding presentation. Many thanks.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers.

[@bootyourface]

You need to set up a Patreon account and make more money for these videos.

[@kindermord]

bootyourface seconded

[@rcm926]

He can invest in a cloning machine so he doesn't have to edit his shots together.

[@Dreadought]

bootyourface I would also be for this, I would be more than happy to send a dollar or two a month Rob's way

[@bootyourface]

he could buy even more arms and kit and keep the videos going, perhaps branch out into other nations. Though the british is the most important.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you for your words of support! As of now, I don't make a cent on anything I do.... Some help would be appreciated for sure... Maybe you (and a few others) have an idea there... Cheers.

[@Perfusionist01]

A fascinating video. You are right in your assessment that the use of a rifle or particular tactic need to be assesssed in context of time, place and the background of those who developed the doctrines used. I hadn't put together the British experiences in the Boer War versus their performance in 1914. The use of rapid fire and good marksmanship didn't just spring from thin air, and you video shows the connection and deveopment involved. Looking forward to future editions.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@massaweed420]

That beginning though! Well done haha Was not expecting that.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@619chrismc]

Came for the information. Stayed for the fantastic editing.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@SV8812]

This is such an awesome channel man. Keep it up and thank you for posting.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you very much!

[@m52spy]

such excellent videos. I used a Lee Enfield no 4 as a cadet in the 80's. A skinny 14 year old was only just a match for the recoil of this weapon.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad you are enjoying them! Cheers

[@carl7cumberland]

absolutely brilliant! great angles on the camera

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@sirdouglashaig967]

This video is magnificent. Great work indeed chap.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@JohnLeePedimore]

Great job.You really put a lot of work into these.Can't wait for the next one.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@judsonbonneville6685]

Another awesome, high quality and interesting video as usual. Still love your videos :D

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@Derpasaurusrex1]

I really love the camera work on this channel. I really, REALLY love it!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Haha... Glad it is something that you enjoy.. Thank you.

[@stephansnider2982]

I salute you once more! The strange thing is that when I read various literature about this topic, I am hearing Robs voice in my head reading the lines.....hmm.....possessed by an Victorian rifleman...guess it could be worse:-)

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Hahaha! Never been inside someones head before...

[@engineer6250]

Wow! Engaging, entertaining, factual. Good job. I have always wanted a SMLE but sight problems meant that I could not get on with the sights. Instead I bought a Longbranch No4 Mk1 made in 1944. Please do the Patreon thing. Subscribed!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thanks very much!

[@davidseale716]

The information you give is amazing, can't wait for part 2

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thanks Dave!

[@nickengineroom]

Blessings from Australia.🙏 Love the channel!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you kindly.

[@nickengineroom]

Hi Rob . I have a 44 Lithgow SMLE and 44 Lithgow bayonet. I’ve learned greatly from your channel and I’m now saving up for a Martini Henry.. Thanks again .

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

@@nickengineroom Great! Best of luck finding a Martini!

[@CaptainBogroll]

It's good to see you've still perfected the cloning process! You document what people really don't see on TV, musketry and the advancement of such is neglected nowadays - even though it's probably a good way to get people interested in these time periods Lovely work Rob

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you, sir!

[@Godthepredator]

I paused right after the intro to like this video, awesome!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@drakinclaq]

I gotta tell ya, your layered video compositing is not bad at all! GREAT WORK!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

"Hobby Grade" effects.... :-)

[@MrTudenom]

Fantastic, can't wait to see part 2.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

and three, and four?.....

[@matthewmoss1589]

Just shared on HF Rob, hope you had a good Easter weekend.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thanks Matt! We did,... and you as well!

[@TheGrenadier97]

Great rifle, great video. Seeing a classic Enfield fire can give you an idea of what germans encountered in Mons, for example. Salute!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks.

[@thomaspickles9058]

Very interesting, keep it up!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers.

[@uruncledave7075]

this is one of the few KZbinrs that are actively in the comments,not saying thats bad but,as always keep doing great!!:-)

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@atlatlista]

Really nice documentary!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@stiffler2k246]

awesome video so glad its a series, love this channel and all your content!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you Stefan. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@christianroberts8134]

Great video, wonderfully informative!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers.

[@EldarKinSlayer]

Outstanding video as always. I swear I made my comment on the latest Martini Video before this was posted ELOHEL

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you very much!

[@danpos1971]

Great video. Looking forward to watching the series. Awesome intro.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@joey243win]

watched it with the youngsters...loved it !!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@tjh44961]

The quality of your videos continues to improve by leaps and bounds. I always wait to view them until I can sit and relax, and absorb the maximum from them. Unfortunately, my list of "to collect" firearms keeps getting longer because of them!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

First world problems, Tom...... hahaha! Thanks for the kind words..

[@sandmanhh67]

What could possibly be better than one Rob and rifle? Thats right..... two Robs and rifles! Great vid mate

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thanks!

[@zombieapocalipse2020]

shared on twitter you deserve more subscribers. Awesome!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you !

[@HighlandFoxx]

Nice Seaforth Highlander's kit! My great grandfather was in that regiment during the great war! Nice video too! :)

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Nice! Which Battalion?

[@HighlandFoxx]

1/5th (The Sutherland and Caithness) Battalion. There's a club in my town of Wick called "The Seaforth Club" where former and current members of the regiment had a social few :)

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

You might be interested to know that the 5th wore Government tartan and their distinctive garter style cap badge with metal feathers for certain ranks.

[@HighlandFoxx]

Ah I see! That is very interesting! Thanks for the info and keep up the great videos! :)

[@negainsectwhite]

So interesting, and the shooting is really awesome

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@atombe2135]

Love it bud, great intro.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@DougieMClark]

Excellent as always!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you Douglas.

[@brucebartup6161]

Thank you for this - excellent stuff.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

You are most welcome!

[@MidlandsAirsoft]

production quality top par mate! funny how the Army still uses the term deliberate an rapid,snaps how old the Army really is in to focus

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

If it isn't broken,....

[@duncanandrews1940]

Mega presentation my boy. Wonder why I didn't get a notification when it was published. , I'm defiantly subscribed.................

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Couldn't tell you Duncan.... Pleased that you eventually found though! Thanks.

[@duncanandrews1940]

No problem, I keep checking on you mate. Currently waiting delivery of a Schmidt-Rubin 1896/11 in 7.5x55 Swiss. Made in 1906. The Swiss may never have fought a modern war but their manufacturing records are super accurate! I may just risk a post in Sporting Rifles and Other Old Guns as it is a rifle of historic note.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Go for it. That what that for is for.... Have you seen "Bloke on the Range".... here on YT?.... he has a number of good clips on the Swiss Family of Rifles.

[@MrOlgrumpy]

Tuesday the 25th is our and New Zealand's national day of remembrance,the anniversary of the Anzac landings at Galipoli where the SMLE was the universal tool for both armies.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

May your ANZAC Day be poignant indeed. Was just on the Somme,... the following chapter of your countrymen's exploits.

[@ferkel_6859]

Good Information, very good like it! The Videos are well made too

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@troyp467]

Well you know you have to do some Ross Rifle stuff right?

[@EldarKinSlayer]

We don't actually expect you to Fire a Mk I or Mk II but yes you do need to shoot a Mk III the gun that came just too late.

[@dubsy1026]

EldarKinSlayer the mark 3 had a huge number of problems to. it was the final modification that was fine

[@EldarKinSlayer]

As far as I am aware the Mk III was the final model.

[@dubsy1026]

EldarKinSlayer there were multiple iterations of the Mk3. the last one was safe, but all the others were dangerous and the first was quite possibly the worst Ross rifle ever made. for more detail, you should watch C&Rsenals video on it

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

When I get my hands on a Ross, there will be a video on it.

[@georgeyoung3791]

This is great! Keep up the good work

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@georgeyoung3791]

britishmuzzleloaders I'm addicted to your channel! I've watched nearly all of your videos! Thanks for the great content. It's both entertaining and informative. 10/10 I always recommend

[@aaronmillersoutdooradventures]

That's awesome that you have so many friends that look like you... I don't have any friends that look like me... or don't look like me

[@daDuke42]

I'm halfway through a documentary and nearly out of battery, then you have to go along and upload a video. How am I to manage now?

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Dreadfully sorry old boy,....

[@henryroberts532]

thanks rob, i'm really excited about this series. this is the one I've been hoping for and looks like it will be so much better than I could have imagined. I get the feeling that this series will become essential viewing for anyone interested in lee enfields or ww1. we all know the SMLE was the main battle rifle of the british empire in ww1. plus plenty of viewers know a bit about ww1 and also what a lee enfield feels like to hold, load, cycle and fire. knowing how the soldiers were trained to use it completes the picture and will help put it in the context of a living part of the soldiers everyday life. if it is not rude to ask, would it be possible to add a small section on how they were trained to clean and care for their SMLE's? also do you know if the soldiers were trained to pull the ammunition from their '08 webbing pockets in a specific order?thanks again.henry.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Hi Henry... Yes I can mention a bit on cleaning... the period techniques aren't as important anymore (re the flushing of the barrel with two pints of boiling water) as the primers used nowadays aren't corrosive... but yes, a bit on general field maintenance can be thrown in. As for the order of the pockets,... there is no mention... might some instructors or tommies have had their "ways",...? sure,.... but in general, when fighting out of a ditch or lying on the ground under fire, the really important aspect is not the fine tuned, range-centric tricks, but rather the ability to get on with it and adapt to wherever your ammo is at that time because when it hits the fan, things will never be where you want them to be... :-)

[@bqs4792]

Another great video mate! I was wondering where you bought your lee enfield rifle? A link or a website would be great!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

My SMLE was from a friend about 30 years ago.. Cheers!

[@thomasready7468]

awesome stuff as usual!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad you feel that way!... :-)

[@lindgrenland]

Best image quality contra worst audio quality of all time Everything other than the audio I love