Hello everybody and welcome to this new DENIX video review. Today, I have the honor to introduce the distinguished Lee Enfield SMLE MKIII.
Before I begin, I need to clarify some points:
Although it is "non-firing weapon", I will speak about "replicas" for simplicity.
This video is made in close collaboration with the manufacturer Denix, whom I thank very much for their support.
But this doesn't mean that I won't talk about the faults encountered on their replica. I make reviews and not advertisements that encourage you to buy.
Many people will ask me "what is the point of presenting material that doesn't shoot (so no airsoft), and that isn't a weapon with a story?"
Historically, there are none, actually.
But when all the original neutralized weapons will have been banned by our governments, there will be only replicas like this to show the public how was the life of the soldier during the 1st and 2nd World War.
So who is this type of replica for? Collectors, fans of the reenactment, enthusiasts wanting to decorate their collection without selling a lung,
WWI and WWII reenacters, the rifle being valid for both for your English - or Scottish - uniform, but also for film or theater props who prefer to avoid using a real weapon in front of a public.
In addition, I challenge you to find an airsoft replica of this rifle for less than 250€.
Denix, what is it? It is a Spanish company created in 1967 specializing in the reproduction of weapons from antiquity to 1982. They are market leaders, and export to nearly 40 countries in the world.
In the field of WW1 and WW2, they offer forty replicas. They also have a YouTube channel, I invite you to discover it, the link is in the description of this video.
Now let's go on the English rifle used during the 1st and the beginning of the 2nd war. To begin, why this name?
Lee-Enfield is a contraction of the name of the designer of the bolt: James Paris Lee, and the location of the factory in which it was originally designed: Royal Small Arms Factory at... Enfield.
It will then be called SMLE Mk III (for Lee-Enfield Short Magazine) and this version will be presented on January 26, 1907, along with a bayonet-sword model 1907 (called P'07).
A magazine stopper was first put into service, then removed in 1915 and then reinstated after the first war and then permanently removed in 1942. This new version will be called SMLE Mk III *.
Quiet, the the gun is boasting to death... He thinks he's a star...
Nestor, bring me back to my car, I'm tired of being here, I don't like war!
It has a 303 British ten-cartridge magazine that is manually loaded from the top, either cartridge per cartridge or five-bladed magazine-loader.
He was nicknamed in many Commonwealth countries: "three oh three". For the greatest happiness of your interlocutor.
-three oh three
-bless you...
The replica weighs 3,33kg. When an original will weigh 4,12kg. Why such a difference? The fault of the materials used: wood and zamak.
The stock will be reworked, yes, it has already been worked here. Here is what it gave before:
Oups! It changes, huh? I said: the stock will be rework since the original color isn't very realistic. This doesn't correspond to the color of wood used during the first war.
I invite you, once again, to use my famous magic powder, if you don't remember the reference, I invite you to see the video in the description.
I sanded mine with the Dremel to give it a really old look, it's over 100 years old now, so I used this method because the magic powder retains the original look of the wood.
Beware of the stock, which is connected to the body of the replica by two screws: this part may be fragile.
But this is the only real fragility that I could note in the various feedbacks that I had, the rest is pretty solid! Good job Denix!
The more handymen can add the brass disc that is missing on the butt. Maybe I'll do it one day.
Namely it was intended to receive regimental markings, but the English realized that guns captured by the Germans could reveal important strategic information.
So it was decided not to affix them anymore and the disc remained blank after a certain date.
That said, the brass butt is very well reproduced, even if the hatch is dummy and there is nothing behind.
This replica has no marking except the traditional "DENIX MADE IN SPAIN", not hidden, near the false security mechanism.
A good blow of dremel will come to the end, with a blow of cold bluing then.
Note that the DENIX marking will have to be kept in some countries. In France, there is no restriction, so I can remove it.
It will be possible to add serial numbers to the appropriate places, which I have done here with letters to hit, but for the crowns, it will be more complicated!
So I added a mark near the chamber. I have the impression that this part is slightly smaller than on an original. Quote problem with Denix, usual problem. But it's not a problem.
The security, which should be here on the left, is fake. Normal, always the same policy at Denix.
At the same time, if it can avoid making fake photos with guns that have the safety engaged... why not!
I will always find advantages to disadvantages!
The screw of the handguard above is still... present. It must be removed naturally, but it will have to close the hole and...
add 2 small holes in front and behind this original hole. Indeed, we have these two small holes on the original handguard. Too bad the original hole isn't in the right place, it would have done a manipulation in less to do!
So I closed the hole to redo two more with a strawberry for the dremel.
Just above we have adjustable sight. Who here isn't adjustable. It's totally fixed. However, note that it is graduated, which is a good point. In fact I lied. We have markings and they are there.
You will be able to sand and cold blue your replica, but for pity, don't sand it on the corners only, it's ugly... Use a cold blue after at least...
-In addition to making cultural appropriation with a replica English weapon, you incite to black-face! I'll try you! No, you don't speak to me, you don't have the right, you are a man.
We notice on the part used to block the stripper clips that there are 2 screws on one side and one of the other. Too bad, they don't exist in real life.
Perfectionists like me will remove them, and fill the holes to cold blue it or add a piece of repainted plastic card.
On the right side, I could add a piece after removing the screw heads; on the other side, it would have added too thick so I removed the screw head and I cold blued only. By removing the molding mark in the process.
The rear of the bolt has no streaks, it's a pity, the original has. Here, it's all smooth. It's up to you to see if you want to use a little lime.
-Funny, I said that last night talking about your sister!
-but... you're in my head. So my sister is also yours...
-Ah... Well, never mind!
the Haut de France region is a partner of this video.
If you open your bolt when you have not shot, it's funny, the spring is working. And beware, the tip can switch, so you must not force, otherwise it will be the drama.
If you ever want to dismantle your replica
-... I said that last night talking about your sister!
...and that you don't know how to reassemble it, go see the video that Denix made on the subject, the link is in the description.
A small improvement for all WW1 and WW2 reenactors: Put some chatterton on top of the magazine. So it will prevent him from shaking too much.
Yes, he is shaking. And in the worst case it can even unlock itself. If it moves too much and you touch the lever, the magazine may fall.
And you will cry... The lever is beefy, but the point of attachment and very fine on the magazine.
Not to mention that the magazine makes a lot of noise.
A piece of chatterton around the lips and this is it.
-...I said that last night in...
- GOOD! STOP! I remind you that I have an electronic bracelet at one ankle, I don't want to have a second one on the other side!
That said, it could happen on the real:
The bolt, with the use, may move too much. If so, there is a small screw accessible only by removing the magazine, with a screwdriver very thin, to tighten.
But be soft, the bolt is in zamak. Do not tighten too much, this screw will condition the rotation of your bolt, so if it forces too much, the screw will be damaged.
This can avoid losing the front of your bolt, so do it. You can even try to stick it or put thread lock to avoid repeating the manipulation too often.
You can add a sling, original or reproduction, the price is about the same. Here it is a reproduction, when it is an original. Or post-war. Both are perfectly compatible and not complicated to put.
The P'07 bayonet can be added, it is compatible. This is a reproduction but really sting. Watch out for carrying white weapons...
If you can, take a plastic one... if it exists...
It makes a nice spike skewers for the marshmallow isn't bad.
And finally, for the photos, you will be able to get 303 stripper clips either in original if the cartridges are neutralized, or in reproduction, as here with a reproduction in resin.
Unfortunately, I can't give you more information about the creator, whom I personally know:he is an individual who isn't particularly interested in advertising and doesn't want to be overwhelmed by requests.
But it isn't difficult to find original neutralized.
To conclude, I will say that this rifle is quite satisfactory. It is realistic at 75%, and can reach 90% realism with a little work. It will be much appreciated by the 14-18 reenactors as well as those from 1940 to 1942.
It will make a strong impression on the camps, as evidenced by this video from Sully-Sur-Loire at the Historic Hours in May 2018.
Here is what concludes this Denix video review, I hope you enjoyed it. As usual, leave me a thumbs up, a comment, subscribe and share this video!
I thank Denix again for his support. And if you also want to support me, go see my page Tipeee to help me as much on the form of my videos as on the content.
For my part, I'll see you soon for a new airsoft gun, Denix video review, uniform or VIP presentation! Bye!
Directed by Neo035
With the support of Denix
Thanks to Jean for his help
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