SMLE Mk. III

* SMLE Mk. III
* SMLE Mk III\* with Grenade Thrower

> "Final iteration of SMLE produced mostly by the countries of Commonwealth."
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> - In-Game Description

For the M1917 Enfield, go here.
For Lee-Enfield No.4 version, go here

The **Small Magazine Lee Enfield Mark. III** (**SMLE Mk. III**) is a British Bolt-Action Rifle  part of the Tunisia Allies' arsenal. The Mark III was an evolution of the Magazine Lee–Enfield, as the name suggests it was shortened by about 5 inch or 13cm, and was introduced in 1907. Complexity of manufacture meant that a simplified variant, the SMLE Mk. III\*, was introduced in 1915. Firing .303 British from a 10-round internal magazine, it had double the capacity of most other nations' rifles. British infantry wielding the rifle were also known for the "mad minute", an exercise during which they could reach upwards of thirty rounds per minute.

## Overview

The **SMLE Mk. III** boasts a double clip feed magazine but doesn't share the same stats as the No.4 Mk.I, having a slow rechamber speed and thus firing speed is also slowed down. While it is capable in in ranges of 10-70 meters, it is rather lackluster anywhere closer.

The slower speed of the **SMLE Mk. III** is partly compensated with the ability to mount a bayonet. The 10 rounds still allows it to be effective amongst ranges beyond 20 meters, although it does not share the trait of the other Commonwealth Rifles where firing the SMLE will demagnify while rechambering.

### Pros

* Capable at taking down targets in typical combat ranges in one hit.
* Low shot dispersion (Share with all Bolt actions).
* Large magazine compared to other Bolt-Action Rifles (Same as Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk. I and VG. 2).

### Cons

* Due to being a Bolt action, it is less effective in CQB/Empty Magazine situations. It can potentially mount a Bayonet for added close range capability.

## Statistics

### **Upgrade Module**

 **2nd Upgrade** | 8
 **3rd Upgrade** | 16
-20% Shot Deviation

> "Reinforced forend allows you to use the grenade launcher."
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> - In-Game Description

For the M1917 Enfield, go here.
For Lee-Enfield No.4 version, go here

## Statistics

### Max Ammo Carried

30 rounds (6 Clips)
40 rounds SAP (8 Clips)
50 rounds LAP (10 Clips)

## Miscellaneous

### Action

Lee-Enfield

The **SMLE with grenade thrower** is a British Bolt-Action Rifle part of the Tunisia Allies' arsenal. The grenade launcher was designed in WW1, enabling the SMLE to launch a "Mills Bomb" grenade in an arc trajectory. The launcher would be attached to the muzzle of the rifle and a gas check disc was screwed onto the base of the grenade before the grenade was placed in the launcher. The safety pin could then be removed as the launcher kept the safety-spoon in place.

## Overview

The **SMLE Mk. III with Grenade Thrower** doesn't do much justice to the SMLE itself. The grenade launcher is used as a way to clear buildings but due to the nature of Rifle grenade launchers and the engagement distances in Tunisia, you're more often shooting bullets than the SMLE's grenades rather than lobbing it into buildings as a form of indirect fire.

### Pros

* Capable at taking down targets in typical combat ranges in one hit.
* Low shot dispersion (Share with all Bolt actions).
* Large magazine compared to other Bolt-Action Rifles (Same as Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk. I and VG. 2).
* The Grenade Launcher adds additional firepower and allows for indirect fire damage It is possible, with a bit of luck and foreknowledge, to clear a room of enemies without confronting them directly.
	+ Keep in mind that grenade launchers do not automatically reload a new Grenade after launching.

### Cons

* Due to being a Bolt action, it is less effective in CQB/Empty Magazine situations. This variant is not capable of Mounting a Bayonet either due to Grenade launcher mount.

## Statistics

### **Upgrade Module**

 **2nd Upgrade** | 16
 **3rd Upgrade** | 32
-20% Shot Deviation

## Trivia

* Reloading with less than 5 bullets but not emptied will always cause the user to reload 2 full Clips regardless of how many were left in the magazine.
	+ This Error is shared with the Gewehr 41, Gewehr 41 (M), Kbsp Wz. 38, Pedersen Rifle, and the Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk. I.