.303 MAGAZINE LEE-ENFIELD RIFLE Description
Introduced in 1895 with 5-groove Enfield rifling for cordite loads, fitted with safety catch on the cocking piece, rifles and carbines went through Marks I and I*, MK I* has no cleaning rod provision in forend or nosecap, few cleaning rods are seen as they were withdrawn in 1895. Mfg. by Enfield, B.S.A., L.S.A., and Sparkbrook, repaired at Ishapore.
Commercial models were produced and used primarily by volunteer units and for target competitions. The Lee-Enfield New Zealand carbine is similar to the Lee-Enfield RIC carbine, fitted for the Pattern 1888 bayonet, approx. 1,500 mfg. circa 1901-1903.