.303 Rifle No.1, S.M.L.E.  
                               S.A.I.S. #1

                                by Ian Skennerton

                                                   CONTENTS

S.M.L.E. Rifle Genealogy                    ...            ...            ...           5
Model Identification Tables                ...            ...            ...            9
Differences in Component Parts                       ...            ...            11
Rifle Specifications                             ...            ...            ...            18
Operating Mechanism                        ...            ...            ...            19
User Guide          ...             ...            ...            ...            ...            20
Key Plate             ...            ...            ...            ...            ...            22
Barrel Assembly                 ...            ...            ...            ...            24
Body Assembly                  ...            ...            ...            ...            28
Breech Bolt Assembly        ...            ...            ...            ...            30
Furniture and Fittings          ...            ...            ...            ...            32
Accessories, Bayonet No.1                 ...            ...            ...            36
Discharger, Grenade, No.1 Mk I, 2½-in.            ...            ...            40
Stripping and Assembly      ...             ...            ...            ...            42
Headspace and Gauging     ...               ...            ...            ...            46
Parts Manufacture Identification         ...            ...            ...            47