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Bolt-action Rifle

Short Magazine Lee-Enfield Mk III

Un rifle de cerrojo confiable y famoso por su cargador de diez cartuchos y su rápida cadencia de tiro.

United Kingdom Introducido 1907 Royal Small Arms Factory EnfieldRol: Rifle de infantería estándar

Especificaciones

Calibre
.303 British
Peso
8.8 pounds
Capacidad del cargador
10 rounds
Alcance efectivo
550 yards
The Short Magazine Lee-Enfield Mk III of United Kingdom

Historia

El Short Magazine Lee-Enfield, comúnmente llamado SMLE, se convirtió en el rifle de infantería estándar de Gran Bretaña a principios del siglo XX. Fue diseñado para reemplazar rifles más largos para que tanto los soldados de infantería como las tropas montadas pudieran llevar la misma arma. Su cerrojo suave lo hacía mucho más rápido de disparar que la mayoría de los otros rifles de cerrojo de su época. Los soldados británicos utilizaron el rifle en las trincheras embarradas de la Primera Guerra Mundial, donde se ganó una reputación de gran fiabilidad. Los soldados bien entrenados podían disparar quince o más tiros precisos en un solo minuto. El rifle continuó sirviendo durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial y la Guerra de Corea, siendo apreciado por las tropas debido a su construcción sólida y su precisión confiable.

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Campaign medal

1939-1945 Star

1943

A British campaign medal given for operational service during the opening and middle years of World War II.

Africa Star, Campaign medal, United Kingdom medal
Campaign medal

Africa Star

1943

A World War II campaign star given for operational service across North Africa between 1940 and 1943.

Distinguished Conduct Medal, Valor decoration, United Kingdom medal
Valor decoration

Distinguished Conduct Medal

1854

This medal recognized junior soldiers and non-commissioned officers who showed great bravery during combat on the battlefield.

Distinguished Service Order, Distinguished service decoration, United Kingdom medal
Distinguished service decoration

Distinguished Service Order

1886

A British military decoration awarded to officers for meritorious or distinguished service under fire.

France and Germany Star, Campaign medal, United Kingdom medal
Campaign medal

France and Germany Star

1945

A campaign star awarded to Allied personnel who fought in Northwest Europe during the final drive against Germany.

George Medal, Valor decoration, United Kingdom medal
Valor decoration

George Medal

1940

This award recognizes outstanding courage and bravery shown by everyday civilians and military members outside direct enemy combat.

Italy Star, Campaign medal, United Kingdom medal
Campaign medal

Italy Star

1945

A campaign star recognizing British and Commonwealth armed forces who served during the tough campaigns in Italy.

Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath, Distinguished service decoration, United Kingdom medal
Distinguished service decoration

Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath

1815

A high British knighthood given to top military commanders and civil leaders for outstanding service to the nation.

Member of the Order of the British Empire, Distinguished service decoration, United Kingdom medal
Distinguished service decoration

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1917

A royal award recognizing notable service, hands-on leadership, or dedication to duty in military or civil life.

Mentioned in Despatches, Valor decoration, United Kingdom medal
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Mentioned in Despatches

1919

An official honor recognizing soldiers who showed gallant or distinguished action described in commander reports.

Military Cross, Valor decoration, United Kingdom medal
Valor decoration

Military Cross

1914

A British military decoration awarded to officers for acts of exemplary gallantry during active operations on land.

Officer of the Order of the British Empire, Distinguished service decoration, United Kingdom medal
Distinguished service decoration

Officer of the Order of the British Empire

1917

A distinguished British order recognizing individuals who played a major role in public life or military duty.

Olympic Gold Medal (1924), Merit decoration, United Kingdom medal
Merit decoration

Olympic Gold Medal (1924)

1924

A premier international sports decoration awarded to the top championship finisher at the 1924 Paris Olympic Games.

South Atlantic Medal, Campaign medal, United Kingdom medal
Campaign medal

South Atlantic Medal

1982

A British campaign medal awarded for military service during the 1982 conflict in the Falkland Islands.

Victoria Cross, Valor decoration, United Kingdom medal
Valor decoration

Victoria Cross

1856

The highest military decoration awarded for valour in the face of the enemy to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces.

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