Hard cover, 126 pp, 80 illust., hard cover dust jacket, 1992.  British service revolvers were made by contractors, primarily Webley. But in the 1920s, RSAF production began and variants introduced; WW2 production was farmed out to Scotland’s Albion works, a few were made by HAC in NSW, Australia during WW2 too. Item Code: MB1078

This is the story of the rifles used by the British soldier during World War I -- the Short Magazine Lee-Enfield. The book shows full-length views of rifles, closeups of actions, and parts of all Number 1 series rifles. It also provides a general history of the series, with chapters on each mark, ranging from the Mark I through the Mark VI. Models converted from earlier rifles also are included.

Charles (Skip) Stratton, has done an outstanding job- again. He presents the No. 4 and No. 5 rifle part-by-part. Every single model, including the sniper rifles, target and match rifles and training rifles, manufactured in the U.K., Canada, the U.S., Republic of South Africa and Pakistan, is thoroughly described.

He begins by presenting the historical background for the development of both rifles, the No. 4 in the dark, early days of World War II and the No. 5 (better known as the Jungle Carbine) prompted by the ferocious fighting in Malaya and Burma. He describes each variation of both rifles and explains what all the "marks," "numbers," and codes found on most parts mean and shows how to relate them to the various manufacturing factories in England, Canada, the United States, South Africa and Pakistan. He also provides a breakdown of serial numbers by year, factory and country.
Stratton then literally dissects both rifles, describing every single part and explaining the reasons behind any changes and points out how to identify those changes.
For instance, there are eight different receivers - action bodies- used on the eleven variations of both rifles, five variations of breech bolts, nine variations of rear sights, thirteen variations of barrels and two variations of stocks. Stratton also discusses every single part of the rifle in the same detail so that the reader and collector knows that there are three variations of the humble stock bolt, seven variations of the forend, three variations of the buttplate, and so on, as well as how to identify each and relate it to a specific range of serial numbers produced by a specific factory.
The book also translates the codes and markings that often pinpoint its original and subsequent military units. Collectors are thrilled when the discover that their rifle served at El Alamein or during the Invasion of Sicily, at Monte Cassino, Normandy or in the Far East in Malaya, or in Korea or Aden or anywhere else British forces were to be found between 1941 and the mid-1950s.
As with his first volume covering the Mk I and Mk III (No. 1) Rifles, this is a thorough and well-organized book that will aid the collector in determining originality and restoring these historical battle rifles to authenticity.

Identification List for -
SMLE #1, 303, Mk111, Mk111* and Emergency
#3 Mk*(T)
#4 Mk1 and Mk1*, 303
Dischager Grenade
#1Mk2 1/2in

By Ian Skennerton. British Service Longarms, 1866-c.1880.
Hard cover, 9_ x 6 in., 240 pp plus 8 color plates, 100 illust., dust jacket, 2003. The definitive study of Britain's first breech-loading rifle, at first converted from Enfield muskets, then newly made with Mk III breech.
The trials, development, rifle and carbine models are detailed; new information along with descriptions of the cartridges. Simply a must have book for all Snider-Enfield enthusiasts! Over 240 pages of in depth information, color photographs, illustrations, reference material and much more!.
577 Snider Reloading Components

Ian Skennerton has revisited, expanded and updated the extremely scarce 1st edition Broad Arrow which was released in 2001 (long time out of print) with the must have to all collectors 2nd Edition. This book records, explains and defines the British and Empire (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, India, South Africa included) service markings found on rifles, pistols, muskets, edged weapons, bayonets and associated military items for example unit markings commonly found on medals. This is a most comprehensive reference, listing factory production, proof, inspection, armourers, unit, makers and issue marks on a weapon – if the weapon was made in the British or Empire (up to 1980’s) great chance the mark will be defined in this book.

"A Treatise On The British Military Martini, Vol.1" by Barry Temple & Ian Skennerton.
The first volume in the series covers the development , trials and acceptance of the Martini-Henry into British Service.
(246 pages, well illustrated)
Martini Henry Reloading and History

"A Treatise On The British Military Martini, Vol.1" by Barry Temple & Ian Skennerton.
The first volume in the series covers the development , trials and acceptance of the Martini-Henry into British Service.
(246 pages, well illustrated)

Secondhand, Very Good condition.
The British Sniper (British & Commonwealth Sniping & Equipments 1915-1983).For anyone wanting a lot more detail research with pictures covering the evolution of sniping, this is an excellent supplement. No Dust Jacket, Mylar Covered