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    Posted: March 18 2018 at 4:23am
Now I have embarked on my shooting club probationary, with a view to getting a SMLE from WW!1 can I assume that the Ian Skennerton The LEE-ENFIELD’ Skennerton A Century of Lee-Metford & Lee-Enfield Rifles & Carbines book is the one to get. t's not cheap so just wanted to check.
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I think the latest, greatest revision is "The Lee Enfield Story"? Someone check me on this.
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In terms of the content for information on perspective purchase, or general story? I assume this is still Skennerton?
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The Lee Enfield Story is the first in the series of revised and updated. The one that sc-em mentions is the most up to date with the most pages.
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That's what I thought. Thanks. So I can determine that THIS is the one to get.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Zed Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 19 2018 at 4:23am
There are also some buyer's guides by Skennerton, which will supply enough info to help you purchase wisely without wading through the bible.
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Well in the interim I have bought this one which is great as it is the year  I want to get my SMLE from.
Not cheap though!
 
I am just checking with a UK vendor of the other book to see if it is obtainable.
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thats the one to get - the bible , as to the others , i would buy all i can find but be aware some have errors 
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