Welcome to AllAboutEnfields a resource dedicated to Lee-Enfield Rifles, especially New Zealand issued and marked Lee Enfield’s. While It’s a bit of a work in progress at the moment, I hope that its informative, laid back and hopefully a place you will enjoy to visit from time to time.
Whilst I’ve called this site ”All About Enfield’s”, it is also going to cover a slightly wider range of the Lee-Enfield “extended family”. It will include a few distant cousins, a contemporary or two and the odd rival. It will also cover such topics as reloading for .303′s with modern projectiles as well as using lead cast projectiles. I also intend, when time permits, revisiting some other techniques such as paper patching, as well as including informative articles on varying aspects of the .303.
I aim to capture aspects of the Enfield history that I fear will be lost with time. So with this in mind, I thought I would create a website about the Lee-Enfield showcasing collections I’ve been fortunate enough to see, as well as a resourse of information from some very clever people.
I’ve included a section on “Not Just Enfield’s” to add a bit of balance and to broaden the appeal. Topic’s also include suppressed loads on a .308 and lead casting for a 25/06 as well as the .303 and .308, so theres a bit of something for everyone here. A forum section has recently been set up to discuss topics of interest. there is even a forum for good quality 2nd hand parts, be it for reloading or restoration . http://www.allaboutenfields.co.nz/forums/?mingleforumaction=vforum&g=5.0
I would like to thank all those who have supplied photos, leant rifles, written articles and given support in this venture! Where possible, I have acknowledged the source of any images that I have used, however, some people have asked not to be identified. Something about that particular rifle not being quiet known at home….Yet!
In that vein, I would like to thank my most understanding wifey. Not only does she tolerate my addiction, but even supports it. Thanks love!
I profess to be no expert, just a keen bloke who likes his .303′s! So on that note, have a read and I hope you enjoy it and let me know what you think! If you have something that you think I might like to add to the site please drop me a line at admin@allaboutenfields.co.nz
Hi Tertle
Have you bought the CJA AR15 ?
Any news about the NEA coming to NZ?
Cheers !
Hi there Red Jacket, I’ve actually held off on the CJA, however I am very hopeful and eager to be taking a closer look at the NEA rather soon, in fact as soon as I get a highly anticipated email I will be looking to add a rather differing aspect to the collection and this website! I emailed NEA and ended up chatting to the CEO! A very nice bloke and it spoke volumes as to customer service! I am sure it will also reflect in the rifle.
I’ve got a No. I Mk III* with a used up barrel. I have a new replacement barrel and am looking for a gunsmith to do the job for me. This seems like it should be a pretty straight up job but is there anything I should be aware of that might complicate things? the rifle is a 1916 Lithgow that is otherwise in good working order. I want a shooter not a wall hanger and intend to keep the rifle stock. Thank you for your (very) nice website.
I live in Southern California and I bought my first SMLE because I needed something to qualify on for a CMP shoot so I could buy a surplus M-1 Garand. The thing is, once I became familiar with the Enfields and put a couple of hundred rounds through it I decided I had the rifle I wanted and never got around to buying the Garand. Here in the US not too many people really appreciate enfields as much as I do.
Jim, Ive sent you an email hope you got it, its great to see that the more and more people are finding out just how good Lee Enfields are, and sticking with them! you will have to send some before and after pic’s of the Lithgow, Cheers Mark