Double Bell Lee Enfield No.1 MK.III S.M.L.E Bolt Action Sniper Rifle; Shell Ejecting

Double Bell
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£229.99
  • Real wood furniture
  • Shell ejecting fun!
  • Authentic S.M.L.E replica

Attention all fans of historic rifles, this is the classic rifle replica that you need! Everyone knows that the Lee Enfield is already much cooler than the Mosin Nagant and the Kar98k, but a shell ejecting Lee Enfield for added realism? It really doesn't get any better than that! The real wood furniture creates a luxurious and authentic style and the black metal makes it indistinguishable from the real wartime rifle.

The attention to detail is so impressive, this platform looks as if it belongs in a museum, for any wartime reenactors this rifle is a must. The shell ejecting is the cherry on the top that really pushes the realism to a whole new level, just make sure to retrieve all your spent shells before charging the enemy trenches!

Full description

Description

Lee Enfield fans and those who love awesome platforms, this is certainly one to add to the collection! The Double Bell Lee Enfield is constructed entirely from metal and real wood, just like the real thing, and has a phenomenal amount of attention to detail paid in its construction. This Lee Enfield is a near-perfect replica of the wartime S.M.L.E variant, the Rifle No.1 MK.III which was supplied en mass to British, Canadian and other allied troops through the world wars. 

This rifle's popularity is still going just as strong over one hundred years after its creation, being the favourite wartime primary for many people and often being held in a higher reputation than other rifles such as the Mosin Nagant and Kar98k. If you're struggling to decide which Lee Enfield you want in your arsenal just remember one thing, this one ejects spent shells and that is awesome!

Starting at the front of this superbly crafted rifle we find the muzzle, which is constructed from a strong alloy and is very hard-wearing. It provides three key functions, firstly, sitting atop you can find the front iron sight post. This is fixed and cannot be adjusted, but it is protected by a set of "wings" on either side to prevent any damage from rough skirmishers. The second function of the muzzle is the bayonet lug, which is present on the bottom of the muzzle cap and works together with the circular protrusion to provide mounting apparatus for a bayonet in the real firearm. We don't have a real bayonet to test if it fits, but we advise that if you do happen to own one, not to take it skirmishing! At the rearmost point on the muzzle cap, we have the first of the three sling swivels present on the Enfield, positioned on the bottom of the stock for an infantry-style sling.

Moving rearwards we come to the rifle's handguard and head shield which provide the military look which separates the Rifle No.1 MK.III from sporterized models and more modern bolt action platforms. These parts are constructed from real wood, and have a satin finish, providing an authentic sheen, but not a shine which would potentially give your position away to the enemy team. 

At the rear of the handguard and heat shield, we can see the barrel band, which is constructed from alloy and has a second sling swivel attached to the bottom. This part serves to hold the handguard and heatshield onto the rifle and is a major part of old-school rifle "bedding"; a process under which the rifle is fitted into the stock in the optimum position with the perfect tightness to prevent any force from being applied to the barrel and affecting accuracy. To the rear of the barrel band, the head shield continues and meets the rear sight with a nice neat cutout. So much nicer than the cobbled-together solutions on the Mosin and KAR98k, the sight looks like it was a part of the design from day one, and not just added as an afterthought.

The fore-stock has the same satin-finished real wood as the handguard and heat shield and has precise cutouts for the magazine well and trigger guard. The magazine well is located right where you expect it and accepts only the Double Bell shell ejecting magazine. The magazine catch is found within the trigger guard and can be pressed upwards to remove the magazine. The trigger of this replica rifle perfectly matches the profile of the real Enfield, providing a comfortable curved trigger which cradles your finger perfectly and encourages a consistent trigger finger position for superior accuracy.

The bolt of this rifle is very unique compared to most modern-day sniper riflesThe pull is easy enough, but pushing the bolt back into place is a lot tougher, definitely, something you will need to get used to. Once you are used to it though you will be able to fire the S.M.L.E replica at a similarly rapid pace to the real thing, whilst mimicking the "cock on closing" feeling of the real rifle. The bolt pull is probably about 2/3 that of a VSR-10, meaning less movement if you are working the bolt from concealment and less likelihood of being spotted by the enemy team.

Upon firing and then reloading this Lee Enfield, a spent shell will tumble out the top of the cocking mechanism. This is incredibly satisfying and gives you the ultimate sense of realism. A wonderful feature for those looking for an authentic wartime loadout and experience, minimal ammunition, spent shells and a realistic cocking system. To load the magazine, you must first fill up the shells with one BB each, then load the shells into the magazine. Then the magazine can be inserted in the magazine well of the Lee Enfield and upon cocking the bolt, a shell will be loaded into the barrel and ready for shooting.

The trigger guard attaches to the "stock socket" of the Enfield, which is constructed from alloy and has the same antique finish as the rest of the metal parts. On the left side of the stock socket, we can find the manual safety catch, which can be pulled rearwards to meet the cutout in the stock to lock the trigger. This catch has ergonomic angles so it can be easily operated in any weather condition without risk of slipping and failing to lock the trigger.

Finally, we have made our way down this rather long rifle to reach the stock, which is constructed from real wood and looks incredible! The stock features the ever-recognisable Enfield shape, with a shelf to support the hand when firing and provide a comfortable gripping surface.

At the toe of the stock we can find the last sling swivel, allowing the rifle to be set up with a replica Lee Enfield sling and carried over the shoulder. The butt plate of this Enfield is constructed from alloy with the same black finish, sealing the deal and giving this Enfield an authentic look. Within the butt plate, we can find a storage compartment, intended for a cleaning kit in the real rifle but we're sure you can find your own use for it, such as a mid-skirmish cigar or snack!

So, whether you want the best rifle of WWII in your Airsoft arsenal for display or play, the Double Bell Lee Enfield No.1 MK.III S.M.L.E Bolt Action Sniper Rifle will do both jobs fantastically. The authentic feel of the Ares rifle, together with its flawless looks, realistc bolt system and shell ejecting capabilities make this the full package, fit for display in a museum but equally at home or on the battlefield exchanging BBs with uncivilised VSR users in a woodland skirmish!

Features

  • Full metal construction
  • Real wood stock, handguard, fore stock and heatshield
  • A perfect replica of the real Lee Enfield No.1 MK.III S.M.L.E
  • Great for display, re-enactment or skirmishing!
  • Shell ejecting magazine!
  • Authentic antique look - The metal finish is fantastic
  • Short and fast bolt action - So it should be for a Lee Enfield!
  • Hefty, realistic weight and feel - Great for the realistic experience
  • Beautiful wood finish - Better than most real mid-late war Enfields, we don't mind though!
  • Sling points at the front and rear - Ready for a two-point sling
  • A great fit for a WWII British/Commonwealth loadout
  • Precise and well-made aperture iron sights - Way better than KAR98K!
  • A must-have for any historical rifle collector
  • Two-position safety catch - Trigger lock and bolt lock
  • Shell loaded magazine
  • Bayonet lug point

Package Includes

  •  Double Bell Lee Enfield No.1 MK.III S.M.L.E Bolt Action Sniper Rifle; Shell Ejecting
  • 6 Double Bell Lee Enfield/Kar98k Shells
  • 1 Magazine

Specification

General

Weapon Construction External
Weapon Type
Sniper Rifle
Over 18 Only Icon
Over 18
Yes
Icon UKARA - United Kingdom Airsoft Retailer Association
Defence / UKARA Required
Yes, No,
FPS Icon
FPS (Feet Per Second), using 0.20g BB
Approx. 365fps ± 10%, using 0.20g BB
Site Legal Icon
Site Legal, using 0.20g BB
Yes
Screwdriver Icon
Pre-Built
Yes
Package
Included Items
6 x Shells
Skill Level Icon
User Skill Level
Regular Player, Experienced Player,

Weight and Dimension

Weight KG Icon
Weight (KG)
Approx. 4.17kg
Weapon Length Collapsed
Length (Collapsed)
111cm

Construction

Colour Wheel Greyscale
Primary Colour
Real wood
Real Wood
Colour Wheel Greyscale
Secondary Colour
Black
Construction Icon
Construction
Wood stock, fore-stock and heatshield. Alloy receiver, bolt, barrel and trim parts. Steel screws and pins.
Weapon Construction External
External Construction
Alloy
Real Wood
Gearbox Icon
Internal Construction
Polymer
Alloy
Steel

Weapon Specific

Power Source Icon
Powered By
Spring
Blowback Icon
Blowback
None
Weapon Platform
Sniper Rifle, Lee Enfield Rifle No.1 MKIII S.M.L.E, Lee Enfield,
Magazine Style Icon
Magazine Style
Shell
Fire Select Icon
Fire Selector
PatrolBase | Fire Select Safe
Safe
Bolt Action
Weapon Safety Features Icon
Safety Features
Trigger Lock
Shooter Configuration Icon
Shooter Configuration
Right Handed
Weapon Configuration Icon
Weapon Configuration
Standard
Weapon Scale Icon
Weapon Scale
1:1
Suggested BB Weight
0.25g

Hop-Up

Hop-Up Unit Icon
Hop-Up Unit
No

Furniture

Weapon Furniture Icon
Furniture
  • Fixed Stock
  • Ambidextrous Magazine Release
  • Real Wood Furniture
  • sling points front and rear
  • Adjustable open iron sights
  • Bayonet lug
Rail System Icon
Rail System
None
Icon Stock Positions
Stock Setting
Fixed
Weapon Length Extended
Stock Positions
1 Position
Sight Type Icon
Sight Type
Iron Sights , Open Iron Sight, Aperture Iron Sight,
Sling Plate Icon
Sling Options
Stock , Handguard , Loop ,

Barrel

Outer Barrel Length (in)
24.2''
Inner Barrel Diameter
6.02mm
Inner Barrel Length
525mm

Magazine Specific

Magazine Type
Double Bell Kar98k/SMLE Shells
Magazine BB Capacity
Approx. 1 Rounds
Magazine BB Fill Method
Speed Loader
Magazine BB Fill Location
Front

Product Testing Data

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Test Description
365 FPS +/- 10%
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Tested Using
0.2g ASG BLASTER
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Test Date
29/08/2024

Size guide

Joule Charts

Special Instructions

These table can be used as a reference to see if the BB weight you are using will be over acceptable Joulage limits at some Airsoft Sites in the UK. To check if the weight can be used chrono your weapon using the BB you intend to use, and then compare it to the chart.

FPS, Power and Joule Limits can vary from site to site, so please get in touch with where you're going to play with in advance to avoid disappointment.

Suggested limits are based on Joulage Limit rules used Halo Mill: Proving Grounds, with a 350fps limit for Automatic Replicas, 400fps for Semi-Automatic Replicas, and 500fps for Bolt Action Replicas.

Tap the tabs below to open the relevant chart for your replica.

Suggested limits are based on Joulage Limit rules used Halo Mill: Proving Grounds, and is the equivalent of 350fps, using 0.20g BB resulting in an upper limit of 1.14j.

Velocity BB Weight (Grams)
FPS 0.20 0.25 0.28 0.30 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.43 0.45 0.50
250 0.58 0.73 0.81 0.87 0.93 1.05 1.16 1.25 1.31 1.45
260 0.63 0.79 0.88 0.94 1.00 1.13 1.26 1.35 1.41 1.57
270 0.68 0.85 0.95 1.02 1.08 1.22 1.35 1.46 1.52 1.69
280 0.73 0.91 1.02 1.09 1.17 1.31 1.46 1.57 1.64 1.82
290 0.78 0.98 1.09 1.17 1.25 1.41 1.56 1.68 1.76 1.95
300 0.84 1.05 1.17 1.25 1.34 1.51 1.67 1.80 1.88 2.09
310 0.89 1.12 1.25 1.34 1.43 1.61 1.79 1.92 2.01 2.23
320 0.95 1.19 1.33 1.43 1.52 1.71 1.90 2.05 2.14 2.38
325 0.98 1.23 1.37 1.47 1.57 1.77 1.96 2.11 2.21 2.45
328 1.00 1.25 1.40 1.50 1.60 1.80 2.00 2.15 2.25 2.50
330 1.01 1.26 1.42 1.52 1.62 1.82 2.02 2.18 2.28 2.53
335 1.04 1.30 1.46 1.56 1.67 1.88 2.09 2.24 2.35 2.61
340 1.07 1.34 1.50 1.61 1.72 1.93 2.15 2.31 2.42 2.68
345 1.11 1.38 1.55 1.66 1.77 1.99 2.21 2.38 2.49 2.76
350 1.14 1.42 1.59 1.71 1.82 2.05 2.28 2.45 2.56 2.85
355 1.17 1.46 1.64 1.76 1.87 2.11 2.34 2.52 2.63 2.93
360 1.20 1.51 1.69 1.81 1.93 2.17 2.41 2.59 2.71 3.01

Suggested limits are based on Joulage Limit rules used at Halo Mill: Proving Grounds, and is the equivalent of 400fps, using 0.20g BB resulting in an upper limit of 1.49j.

Velocity BB Weight (Grams)
FPS 0.20 0.25 0.28 0.30 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.43 0.45 0.50
250 0.58 0.73 0.81 0.87 0.93 1.05 1.16 1.25 1.31 1.45
260 0.63 0.79 0.88 0.94 1.00 1.13 1.26 1.35 1.41 1.57
270 0.68 0.85 0.95 1.02 1.08 1.22 1.35 1.46 1.52 1.69
280 0.73 0.91 1.02 1.09 1.17 1.31 1.46 1.57 1.64 1.82
290 0.78 0.98 1.09 1.17 1.25 1.41 1.56 1.68 1.76 1.95
300 0.84 1.05 1.17 1.25 1.34 1.51 1.67 1.80 1.88 2.09
310 0.89 1.12 1.25 1.34 1.43 1.61 1.79 1.92 2.01 2.23
320 0.95 1.19 1.33 1.43 1.52 1.71 1.90 2.05 2.14 2.38
330 1.01 1.26 1.42 1.52 1.62 1.82 2.02 2.18 2.28 2.53
340 1.07 1.34 1.50 1.61 1.72 1.93 2.15 2.31 2.42 2.68
350 1.14 1.42 1.59 1.71 1.82 2.05 2.28 2.45 2.56 2.85
360 1.20 1.51 1.69 1.81 1.93 2.17 2.41 2.59 2.71 3.01
370 1.27 1.59 1.78 1.91 2.03 2.29 2.54 2.73 2.86 3.18
380 1.34 1.68 1.88 2.01 2.15 2.41 2.68 2.88 3.02 3.35
390 1.41 1.77 1.98 2.12 2.26 2.54 2.83 3.04 3.18 3.53
400 1.49 1.86 2.08 2.23 2.38 2.68 2.97 3.20 3.34 3.72
410 1.56 1.95 2.19 2.34 2.50 2.81 3.12 3.36 3.51 3.90

Suggested limits are based on Joulage Limit rules used at Halo Mill: Proving Grounds, and is the equivalent of 500fps, using 0.20g BB resulting in an upper limit of 2.32j.

Velocity BB Weight (Grams)
FPS 0.20 0.25 0.28 0.30 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.43 0.45 0.50
250 0.58 0.73 0.81 0.87 0.93 1.05 1.16 1.25 1.31 1.45
260 0.63 0.79 0.88 0.94 1.00 1.13 1.26 1.35 1.41 1.57
270 0.68 0.85 0.95 1.02 1.08 1.22 1.35 1.46 1.52 1.69
280 0.73 0.91 1.02 1.09 1.17 1.31 1.46 1.57 1.64 1.82
290 0.78 0.98 1.09 1.17 1.25 1.41 1.56 1.68 1.76 1.95
300 0.84 1.05 1.17 1.25 1.34 1.51 1.67 1.80 1.88 2.09
310 0.89 1.12 1.25 1.34 1.43 1.61 1.79 1.92 2.01 2.23
320 0.95 1.19 1.33 1.43 1.52 1.71 1.90 2.05 2.14 2.38
330 1.01 1.26 1.42 1.52 1.62 1.82 2.02 2.18 2.28 2.53
340 1.07 1.34 1.50 1.61 1.72 1.93 2.15 2.31 2.42 2.68
350 1.14 1.42 1.59 1.71 1.82 2.05 2.28 2.45 2.56 2.85
360 1.20 1.51 1.69 1.81 1.93 2.17 2.41 2.59 2.71 3.01
370 1.27 1.59 1.78 1.91 2.03 2.29 2.54 2.73 2.86 3.18
380 1.34 1.68 1.88 2.01 2.15 2.41 2.68 2.88 3.02 3.35
390 1.41 1.77 1.98 2.12 2.26 2.54 2.83 3.04 3.18 3.53
400 1.49 1.86 2.08 2.23 2.38 2.68 2.97 3.20 3.34 3.72
410 1.56 1.95 2.19 2.34 2.50 2.81 3.12 3.36 3.51 3.90
420 1.64 2.05 2.29 2.46 2.62 2.95 3.28 3.52 3.69 4.10
430 1.72 2.15 2.40 2.58 2.75 3.09 3.44 3.69 3.86 4.29
440 1.80 2.25 2.52 2.70 2.88 3.24 3.60 3.87 4.05 4.50
450 1.88 2.35 2.63 2.82 3.01 3.39 3.76 4.04 4.23 4.70
460 1.97 2.46 2.75 2.95 3.15 3.54 3.93 4.23 4.42 4.91
470 2.05 2.57 2.87 3.08 3.28 3.69 4.10 4.41 4.62 5.13
480 2.14 2.68 3.00 3.21 3.42 3.85 4.28 4.60 4.82 5.35
490 2.23 2.79 3.12 3.35 3.57 4.02 4.46 4.80 5.02 5.58
500 2.32 2.90 3.25 3.48 3.72 4.18 4.65 4.99 5.23 5.81
510 2.42 3.02 3.38 3.62 3.87 4.35 4.83 5.20 5.44 6.04