Lee-Enfield No. 4Go Back to Infantry Rifle Go Back To Weapons Home Weapon: Lee-Enfield No. 4Type: Infantry RifleCountry of Origin: United KingdomYear Adopted: 1941Caliber: .303 BritishAction: Bolt-ActionOverall Length (mm): 1130.0Weight (kg): 4.00Effective Range (m): 500 The Lee-Enfield No. 4 Rifle was developed in the 1930s as a modernized and simplified version of the Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE) to meet the evolving needs of the British military. With a heavier barrel and a more rugged design, the No. 4 was chambered in .303 British and retained the classic Lee-Enfield ten-round magazine and fast bolt-action system. The rifle featured an aperture rear sight for improved accuracy and a spike bayonet attachment, making it highly effective for both marksmanship and close-quarters combat. Mass production of the Lee-Enfield No. 4 began during World War II, with rifles manufactured in Britain, Canada, and the United States, ultimately resulting in more than 4 million units produced by the end of the war. Its straightforward design allowed for rapid production, and it became the standard-issue rifle for British and Commonwealth forces, seeing extensive service on multiple fronts. The No. 4 was highly valued by soldiers for its durability, accuracy, and reliability under the harshest battlefield conditions, from the deserts of North Africa to the forests of Europe. The Lee-Enfield No. 4 gained a strong reputation for its exceptional bolt-action speed, enabling trained soldiers to fire aimed rounds faster than most bolt-action rifles of the era. Its robust design and versatility contributed to its enduring popularity, with the rifle continuing in service through the Korean War and beyond. Today, the No. 4 is remembered as one of the finest bolt-action military rifles ever made, prized by collectors and military historians for its historical importance and battlefield prowess. Related Weapons: Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk 3 SA80 Enfield Lee-Metford Rifle Long Lee-Enfield Lee-Enfield No. 5 Carbine Ishapore 2A GalleryNo Articles Found No Videos Found Please Rate the Content on this page 1 - Least Useful 2 3 4 5 - Most Useful Submit