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Classic Rifle shooting is the sport of target shooting with original rifles from the pre-1945 era or reproductions in the spirit of the original.
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The rifle I am holding is a No.4 Lee Enfield. It is a Veteran Class rifle and was the British service rifle during the later part of WWII until the early 1950s. The other rifles are (from the bottom) a Martini-Henry (Vintage), a Lee-Enfield MkI* (Classic) and a Short Magazine Lee Enfield (Classic). |
The courses of fire and targets used in the competitions are based on those used by the British Army in the later part of the 19th Century and the early 20th Century. Classics enthusiasts are interested in investigating the practical aspects of using these pieces of our military and industrial heritage. Many classics shooters are also collectors of these arms. Collecting Classic Rifles.
Choosing a Classic Rifle. So, what kind of rifle should I get to take part in Classic Rifle Shooting?
Organising a Competition. My shooting club organises a classic rifle competition Other rifle competitions in Scotland are listed in my Classic Rifle Shooting Competitions in Scotland page. The NRA also hosts a number of Classics competitions at Bisley. See their Calendar of Events for details. Select Calendar from their Home Page. If your club would like to organise a competition why not follow the format we use as described in this competition guide
The main associations involved with Classic Rifle shooting are: The Historical Breech Loading Small Arms Association, the Muzzle Loaders Association of Great Britain and the National Rifle Association
A new development on the Classics front is Highpower Rifle Shooting. HPR is the most popular full-bore rifle competition in the USA. It is 3-positional shooting for the full bore shooter and is certainly a challenging discipline. For full details visit the HRA site.
Some links for Classic Rifle shooters:
The Lee Enfield Rifle Association.
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Updated 24 Dec 2004
