Thread: The Lee Enfield finally to be retired from active Military service

I suspect that a number of you may be unaware that the 303 Lee Enfield is still in use as the front line weapon for a British Commonwealth militia unit. I refer to the Canadian Rangers, 5,000 reservists scattered across 200 communities in upper Canada. A link with information on this Canadian Army Reserve Group here.

About Canadian Rangers | Canadian Army

The Rangers have continued to use them from the time of their purchase, back in 1947, through to today as the weapon of choice, being able to operate at temperatures of minus 50 c and not freeze up. Although stocks of unissued rifles are still held by The Canada Defence Force, the numbers are limited and spare parts,an ongoing problem.

Sadly, sigh, they will all be gone by 2019, see this link.

Retirement looming for Lee-Enfield rifles used by Canadian Rangers - The Globe and Mail