| Lee–Speed | |
| Origin: | United Kingdom |
| Type: | Bolt-action rifle |
| Is Ranged: | yes |
| Is Uk: | yes |
| Wars: | Second Boer War, World War I, World War II |
| Designer: | James Paris Lee |
| Manufacturer: | RSAF Enfield Birmingham Small Arms Company |
| Length: | 49.5inches |
| Part Length: | 30.2inches |
| Cartridge: | .303 British Mk I |
| Caliber: | 0.312inches |
| Action: | Bolt-action |
| Rate: | 24 rounds/minute |
| Velocity: | 2040ft/s |
| Range: | ~1mile |
| Max Range: | 1mile |
| Feed: | 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.
Officers pattern, with bayonet mount.
Officers pattern, without bayonet mount.
Trade pattern.