SMLE No.1 Mk III

Lithgow Small Arms Factory · Rifle · Discontinued · 1907

Weight (empty)3900 g (137.6 oz)
Overall Length1130 mm (44.49")
Barrel Length640 mm (25.20")
Magazine Capacity10 rounds
Action TypeBolt Action
Firing MechanismStriker Fired
Muzzle Velocity744 m/s (2441 fps)
Muzzle Energy3120 J (2301 ft·lbf)
Effective Range550 m (601 yd)
Frame MaterialSteel

Primary Caliber: .303 British

The SMLE No.1 Mk III is a semi-automatic pistol chambered in .303 British, produced by Lithgow Small Arms Factory since 1907. Featuring a 10-round magazine capacity, this pistol offers adequate firepower for defensive carry. The striker-fired action provides a consistent trigger pull for every shot, simplifying training and reducing the manual of arms — a design philosophy that has become the dominant paradigm in modern defensive handguns. The 25.2-inch barrel maximizes accuracy potential and ba...

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Designer: James Paris Lee