Birmingham Small Arms Company · Sniper-Rifle · Out Of Production · 1915
| Weight (empty) | 3960 g (139.7 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1132 mm (44.57") |
| Barrel Length | 640 mm (25.20") |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 744 m/s (2441 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3126 J (2306 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 600 m (656 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: .303 British
The SMLE Mk III* Sniper was the most numerous British sniper rifle of World War I, created by fitting selected Short Magazine Lee-Enfield rifles with various side-mounted telescopic sights. The most prized configuration used the Aldis Brothers 2.5x scope on a Holland & Holland mount, though Periscopic Prism Company (PPCo) and other scopes were also used. By the end of WWI, 9,788 SMLE sniper rifles had been supplied and passed inspection. While less inherently accurate than the Pattern 1914 Enfie...
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Designer: James Paris Lee / Royal Small Arms Factory