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The '''Lee-Speed''' [[rifle]] was a [[bolt action]] rifle based on [[James Paris Lee]]'s rear-locking bolt system and detachable magazine. Early models were fitted with barrels using the radiused rifling designed by William Ellis Metford.<ref>http://www.rifleman.org.uk/Lee-Speed.htm</ref><ref>http://www.tameside.gov.uk/mom/objectfocus/rifle</ref> while later models used the same square "Enfield" rifling as contemporary British military rifles. |
The '''Lee-Speed''' [[rifle]] was a [[bolt action]] rifle based on [[James Paris Lee]]'s rear-locking bolt system and detachable magazine. Early models were fitted with barrels using the radiused rifling designed by William Ellis Metford.<ref>http://www.rifleman.org.uk/Lee-Speed.htm</ref><ref>http://www.tameside.gov.uk/mom/objectfocus/rifle</ref> while later models used the same square "Enfield" rifling as contemporary British military rifles. |
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The weapon was a sporting variant of the well known Lee-Metford and Lee-Enfield rifles made for civilian shooters, though often purchased by Army officers who wanted a rifle made to a higher standard of fit and finish than the issued military rifle. |
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==Variants== |
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| Lee-Speed | |
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| Type | Bolt action rifle |
| Place of origin |  United Kingdom |
| Service history | |
| Wars | Boer War |
| Production history | |
| Designer | James Paris Lee |
| Manufacturer | RSAF Enfield Birmingham Small Arms Company |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 49.5 in (1,257 mm) |
| Barrel length | 30.2 in (767mm) |
| Cartridge | Cartridge .303 Mk I |
| Calibre | .303 inch (7.7 mm) |
| Action | Bolt-action |
| Rate of fire | 20 rounds/minute |
| Muzzle velocity | 2,040 ft/s (620 m/s) |
| Effective firing range | ~800 yards (730 m) |
| Maximum firing range | 1,800 yards (1,600 m) |
| Feed system | 5 or 10-round magazine |
| Sights | Sliding leaf rear sights, Fixed-post front sights, "Dial" long-range volley sights |
The Lee-Speed rifle was a bolt action rifle based on James Paris Lee's rear-locking bolt system and detachable magazine. Early models were fitted with barrels using the radiused rifling designed by William Ellis Metford.[1][2] while later models used the same square "Enfield" rifling as contemporary British military rifles.
The weapon was a sporting variant of the well known Lee-Metford and Lee-Enfield rifles made for civilian shooters, though often purchased by Army officers who wanted a rifle made to a higher standard of fit and finish than the issued military rifle.
Variants
No.1
Officers pattern, with bayonet mount.
No.2
Officers pattern, without bayonet mount.
No.3
Trade pattern.