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Sporterized Lee Enfield. 303 in Mk I magazine carbine, 1899
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Sporterized Lee Enfield. 303 in Mk I magazine carbine, 1899
5920698 A SporterizedA Lee Enfield.303 in Mk I magazine carbine, 1899 by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Lee Enfield.303 in Mk I magazine carbine, A sporterizedA with front stock cut down, 1899.
Manufactured by Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfield.
This rifle was used by Lieutenant Gerald Vere Webster who joined the 18th Hussars in October 1899. He served throughout the Boer War (1899-1902), participating in the engagements of Belfast and Laings Nek, until June 1902. He left the Army immediately afterwards.
One of the ways in which British Army officers learned from their adversaries in the Boer War was in the A sporterizationA of carbines. Normally, officers carried only a sword and revolver, but neither of these were of much use in the campaign conditions of the Boer War. Many officers found longarms to be more useful weapons, Webster among them.); eNational Army Museum; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22323514
© National Army Museum / Bridgeman Images
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This print showcases a Sporterized Lee Enfield . 303 in Mk I magazine carbine, dating back to 1899. The artwork, created by an English School artist from the 19th century, is currently housed at the National Army Museum in London. The rifle on display is no ordinary firearm; it belonged to Lieutenant Gerald Vere Webster, who enlisted with the 18th Hussars in October of that same year. This particular weapon accompanied him throughout his service during the Boer War (1899-1902), witnessing intense battles such as Belfast and Laings Nek until June 1902 when Webster left the army. During this conflict, British officers learned valuable lessons from their adversaries and adapted their weaponry accordingly. One notable modification was "sporterization" which involved cutting down the front stock of carbines like this one to make them more practical for combat conditions. Officers like Webster realized that relying solely on swords and revolvers proved insufficient in such challenging circumstances. The photograph not only captures a historical artifact but also serves as a reminder of how military strategies evolve through experience and innovation. It pays homage to Lieutenant Gerald Vere Webster's bravery while highlighting the ingenuity displayed by British officers during this significant period in history.
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