🔍 Gear Watch: ARES SMLE British No.4 MK1 & MK1(T) — Museum-Grade Lee–Enfield Replicas

Classic British heritage, rebuilt for collectors and reenactors.

ARES brings the legendary Lee–Enfield No.4 Mk I rifle to life with museum-grade craftsmanship and real material authenticity. Both the standard No.4 MK1 (CLA-004) and the sniper-configured MK1(T) (CLA-005) deliver the unmistakable heft and handling of a true military classic, blending collectible realism with skirmish-ready engineering.

📸 First Look

ARES SMLE British No.4 MK1(T) CLA-005

Both rifles are constructed from 95% Grade 304 stainless steel with QPQ finishing, giving a deep metallic luster and long-term corrosion resistance. The high-quality real wood stock completes the period-correct look and feel, with fine-grain texture and weight balance faithful to the wartime original.

The CLA-004 captures the standard infantry setup, while the CLA-005 (T) adds a full-metal, steel-mounted scope and cheek rest, echoing the No.4(T) sniper variant used by British marksmen. Every detail — from the bolt handle contour to the sling swivel — mirrors authentic Lee–Enfield geometry.

Specifications (CLA-004)

Type: Spring Bolt-Action Rifle

Length: 1125 mm

Weight: 3600 g

Magazine Capacity: 35 rounds (6 mm BB)

Material: 95% 304 Stainless Steel, QPQ Finished / Real Wood

Fire Mode: Safe / Fire

Hop-Up: Adjustable

Manufactured: Taiwan

Specifications (CLA-005 "T")

Type: Spring Bolt-Action Rifle

Length: 1125 mm

Weight: 4600 g

Magazine Capacity: 35 rounds (6 mm BB)

Material: 95% 304 Stainless Steel, QPQ Finished / Real Wood

Fire Mode: Safe / Fire

Hop-Up: Adjustable

Scope & Mount: Full-metal, steel construction (pre-installed)

Cheek Pad: Included

Manufactured: Taiwan

📦 Included (per model)

CLA-004:

Rifle ×1

35-round magazine ×1

Cleaning rod ×1

BB Loader x1

Wood-grain plastic gun case ×1

CLA-005 (T):

Rifle ×1

35-round magazine ×1

Full-metal scope & mount (pre-installed) ×1

Cleaning rod ×1

BB Loader x1

Wood-grain plastic gun case ×1

💬 Why We Like Them

The ARES SMLE No.4 series sets a new bar for realism in classic airsoft rifles. Both models are built almost entirely from stainless steel with real wood stocks, giving them the authentic weight and presence of their real-steel counterparts.

The CLA-004 captures the clean, balanced lines of the standard infantry rifle — perfect for display or WW2 reenactments — while the CLA-005 (T) adds the iconic sniper configuration with a mounted scope, cheek pad, and heavier front balance that feels spot-on for long-range shooting setups.

ARES’s direct BB-feed system ensures smooth chambering and consistent shots, and both rifles can be easily weathered or “aged” by users to create that battle-worn museum finish. For players and collectors who want the most authentic Lee–Enfield replicas available, the CLA-004 and CLA-005 deliver British history you can actually shoulder.