Bought this book recently as I have enjoyed researching the rare New Zealand carbine in my possession. It really does have it all. Everything you need to know about anything to do with the production and many variations of Lee Enfield rifles is in this book.

This is an impressive book. It weighs 2kg and measures 30.5 × 22 × 3.5 cm. It cost a pretty penny. I was lucky to find it on eBay secondhand for about $130 AUD but they are going from around $150 to $200 usually.

The exterior is excellent. The heavier dust jacket feels sturdy and comfortable to hold, and the built-in red, white, and blue ribbon markers are a thoughtful and helpful touch.

Going through the book it starts with the opening chapter, which covers basic model identification, is new and very useful, especially for practical reference. Placing it at the front of the book was a smart decision.

The book then returns to the origins of the Lee-Enfield, detailing why it was developed and who was involved. This section is with more information on Lee himself

I’ve only begun reading in depth, so I won’t attempt a full chapter-by-chapter review However, even a brief flick through shows the wealth of knowledge this book has. With a lot of content, photographs, and extensive use of colour throughout. I’m very much looking forward to spending more time with it.

In short, this is the definitive work on the Lee-Enfield. It sets a new standard not only for books on this rifle, but for firearms reference books in general. I highly recommend it.