Lee-Enfields produced from 1888 to 1914 and in the 1920s were very nicely finished arms.  It is very difficult to find specimens that did not receive hard service or undergo modifications, re-building, and up-dates.  If you see a pristine example from those periods, the quality and workmanship is comparable to the U.S. Krag.  The Lee-Enfields are credited with having better metallurgy and are rated for slightly higher pressures than the Krag.  The British military did not reload and some chambers had generous tolerances for reliability under harsh conditions.
(This 1904 vintage, Sparkbrook made, S.M.L.E. Mark I, saw a lot of history but certainly was pretty when new).

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