The 2ndNZEF fought in the North African and European Theatres as part of the British 8th Army. The safety latch style and M47C mark are of note as is the rear pad, flush slotted screw and interestingly the screw being staked at the top. Early blued steel mouthpiece marked: "No. British "Enfield" rifles are some of the most iconic small arms in the world. Dispersal Codes begin with a letter denoting the general location (N=north, M=middle, and S= south), followed by up to three digits. Since the overall length is 46", it will fit many other rifles. 2018 at 7:33am: he! N56 (not pictured). Known Issues: PA 3rd Person broken (Wont fix) Tape clipping. Three firms produced the No. "S" inside a square. II: Singer in Scotland, the Savage Stevens Co. in the USA, and Long Branch in Canada. Savage used variations of both a plain "s" and an "s" inside a Square. Where did the replacement Micrometer sights come from? The very first Maltbys and BSA's produced their own and used the associated early marks for each (large B for BSA, stylized M for Maltby). Weight unloaded is Nine pounds even (I weighed it!) Only 75,000 of this type were made. 2 mm. The No. Four firms produced the No. Hey guys, I just recently was given by my boss a Lee Enfield NO.4 MK1 303 British that I am trying to gather all the info about. Chambering is .303 British caliber, 7.7 x 56mm. (SMLE rifles which became the No1 MkIII and No1 MkIII* in 1926) An Enfield Rifle No4 Mk1*, a No5 Mk1 and the aussie experimental No6 Mk1/1. he! So it figures that the right S51 is almost always from Hollands and there are less of them due to service attrition than there are real No4Ts that can evidence them. These later T's often went into stock as "Scopeless" - a rifle in a transit chest as a spare part - awaiting a need and the addition of a scope and bracket - plus all the other CES. 4 Mk. No4 mk1 is stamped on the side of the reciever. The rifle Savage produced was the Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.1*, a British military design that was adopted by the U.K. just a few years before World War II began. No4 rifles were given a starting number that may be used to identify manufacturers, but again there was no set serial blocks. [QUOTE=Twodogs]My Long Branch No4 Mk1* has the "angled Transition". The used value of an ENFIELD 303 NO 4 MK I rifle has fallen ($61.94) dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $563.89 . Unfired and as clean and bright as the day it was born in the Fazakerley Royal Ordnance Factory in Liverpool in 1954. The maker is unknown, but is believed to be Belgian. The Lee-Enfield No. .303 isn't any different that anything else. Genuine early, When the war expedient models were produced (initially with the "L" flip sight, then those selected for conversion to T status had to have the rear sight replaced with a modified micrometer sight (H&H indicated this had been done by stamping the "S" on the front of the right receiver wall ( this happened to most, but not all!) No fluff here is the real guff on the #4 mk1 : No4 MkI - All About Enfields and another Britains Lee Enfield No 4 Rifle - History By Cammack happy reading ,Try find a British made one you know its going to be far better than some copy from over the water Broadarrow Well-Known Member Oct 30, 2018 #7 ''Parkerised'' Long branch nO 4 0000002950 00000 n 4Mk. It is probably a 2 groove barrel, most Savage No4`s were, but it shoots very well for what it was intended.Robert. Rifle Serial Numbers were put on the box that all the parts of a subject rifle were taken from and stored in while it was being converted. by Saxon Cross 23 Mar 2012, 13:50, Post For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Some SMLEs may be found with as little as a 3 digit number and high as a 5 digit number. We set ourselves apart by supplying unique parts at a good value and standing by our products by offering outstanding customer service. What is the letter to the right of the 'X' (proof mark) above the M.1944? Markings: The left side of the stock collar is marked "14C2827 / S /1942" and with a flaming bomb proof. "S" for rear sight replaced (at Hollands)- "needs re-sighting", Serial Numbers - other than the receiver wrist and bolt. Those who live by the sword get shot. (pictured at left) Barrel is 24 inch, five groove 1:10 right hand rifling. UKSkennerton's Arms and Militaria Press. Socket: "No. 2" over "Bg" over Crown-JF proofmark over "5171". I've seen guys actually twist the action because they are so tight. 1 Mk. The Lee-Enfield No. What makes this particular Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.2 an 'obscure' object of desire: it's in abso-fricking-lutely 100% condition. Many minor variations in parts are present across the different manufacturers and for the different years that the rifles were produced. Snipers in the field (Europe) were prove to take a Bren length webbing sling and leave the 1907 Leather behind. The butt stock above was taken from a real BSA No4T - it is clearly a service replacement - but not by a British armorer - the serial number for the rifle is stamped with 2 sets of numbers - on 3/8" and the other 1/4" - rather crookedly. These included a number of folding bayonets intended to remain fixed to the rifle. When reference is made to an all matching SMLE the serial numbers must all be the same. HWn7WpW)|s,iY&(T{+S{ycI( xxu_X')r_%m%ae[ov!n{wKrI|%Rs*5Pg" crR&%Nu2KC G?8~3TZ,GrpOMl">Ep%PT>|`(8-8i,&v#b7R U,i~D H2MV~p}-6eY3@K_wlqwC0TWv jwv~=4=?9K2/.$gc|dr_1Ti)wbz|y!A|Q6%w%j6gcB/GccvuY L>WpRQw- %zSZ9TbTdkuI?p`!_Uo_ M]TTy0& ~al2{|A2,`W&rf2-F^KN.w2A2bD F[0Iu&hSXYdOD9(=JshJa@. On the right the "England" stamp was a required format for origin to be imported into the US after @1965 and is clearly stamped through all of the finish layers. The number actually produced is believed to be 250,000. PS over K inside a circle (pictured at left) The bayonet exhibits better finishing than most British No. 4 spike bayonets used by Turkey. Little is known of their manufacture and use. On the right the M47C, date and TR are as they should be - all else is modified, retouched or swapped out No4 rifles were given a starting number that may be used to identify manufacturers, but again there was no set serial blocks. SPONSORED. 5 Mk 1, unofficially nicknamed "Jungle Carbine.". Date of Manuf: For more than two centuries, Westley Richards has produced some of the worlds finest firearms, each wearing a timeless and classic look with bespoke flourishes. S191 was Franco-British Electrical's dispersal code. Welcome to the forum. Here, he explains their advantages and disadvantagesand how to use them safely. SMLE Mk1 Forestock. Our Price: . by verdenpark 30 Mar 2012, 08:34, Post I markings were reminiscent of how Pattern 1907 bayonets were marked, with the royal cypher, type, and maker. I've been privileged to shoot Lee-Enfield rifles before and have always found them to be worthy of their reputation as well built, accurate rifles. II was a simplified version, eliminating the milling cuts required to create the cruciform blade flutes. Our Price: 295.00: Gunner Points: 29: Stock Info: 1 In Stock: Parker Hale 8/53 Lee Enfield No4 rear sight (PH1) . Founded in 1999. In 1943, Prince-Smith was assigned the dispersal code N56. We specialize in all military surplus weapons from AK-47s, AR-15s, Mausers, CETME, Enfields, UZIs, and much more! One influence in the selection of Singer was that Scotland was felt to be safer from German bombers than England. The Canopy in Ellicott City - Totally Cool With OC, Still openings for this Saturday's York IWLA Funshoot, Buy, sell, and trade in the classified section, Chat with Local gun shops, ranges, trainers & other businesses, View up to date on firearm-related events. 1 Mk. Spike: C-Broad Arrow acceptance mark (electropenciled). by Steve Hoog 22 Mar 2012, 20:21, Post My thought is its a Savage No4 Mk1* lend lease made in 1942, It has the ( S ) markings and machine marks, The receiver, barrel, bolt, magazine and stock all have the same Indian furbished serial numbers and the savage markings. N30 over H&B (pictured at left). Thanks. The used value of an ENFIELD 303 NO 4 MK I rifle has fallen ($5.68) dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $600.00 . %PDF-1.4 % No idea what it means on a No.4. Lee-Enfield rifle 303 No.4 Mark 1. Feb 9, 2020. Per the contract and description Hollands were to remove the L / "flip" battle sight when present from the sending factory and replace it with one of their provided milled micrometer sights (either Singer Machine or Savage made and marked) - this would leave the rifle needing a new "zero" - a pass through an "Enfield Rest" test. It does appear to have been sent thru a re-furbishing and re-build at some time in its life by all the markings not made by Savage. Some of these rifles seemed to have laid in stores until the end of the war and then they and and the remains of the BSA marks were furiously converted to "T" status by H&H while the contract lasted. After wrapping the point, this bayonet would have been oiled and sealed in clear plastic. You must be rich. The Belgians received Lee-Enfield No. This means Royal Ordance Factory Fazakerly, Factory Through Repair, 1949. The No. 4Mk. I will continue to add additional variants as I acquire additional pieces. 4Mk. II* bayonets. The company disappeared in 1970. The swivel was to be "low turret" in design so that the sling body would be stopped by the existing magazine loop - this allowed the sling to be "locked" in a diagonal exit path off the fore end at an ideal angle to wrap the bicep and provide sling position options for better steadying in all positions. I is the most commonly encountered scabbard, outnumbering all others combined. My thought is its a Savage No4 Mk1* lend lease made in 1942, It has the ( S ) markings and machine marks, The receiver, barrel . I like using the triangular sling swivel to deliberately tighten the sling around my hand to grip the fore-end when using a shooting glove, Lee Enfield books by Ian Skennerton - Ideal reference information, Genuine Lee Enfield No4 Mk1 T Parts, Features, Marks and Accessories, Here we have a scopeless and virtually unfired 1945 No4T on the left and an "active service" No4T on the right that had its last service with India, other than the metal being painted with lumpy glossy black paint it is predominantly unchanged, On the left, the scopeless one exhibits all marks as freehand stamps through the blackened surface. . 1944 Enfield No.4 Mk1*(T) Long Branch TP Sniper Rifle Serial # 74L0318 (Converted by Long Branch Arsenal, Ontario, Canada) c/w matching Telescopic, Sighting C No.32, Mk.I(TP) (Trade Pattern) Scope Serial # 4392S (Mfg by Lyman-Alaskan) . Here are 2 genuine early, It has been observed that only on No4T rifles, there can be found an, In the expert write ups, there is reference to the H&H contract use of an, Get email offers & the latest news from ArtioZen. The Sante Fe in the center was completely polished and blued by them to make a premium scoped sporter - they removed the original serial from the wrist and added their own by stamping through the bluing (original barrel serial is still present) this rifle may have picked up the fabricated safety spring at Santa Fe. GI#: 102214907. This updated and expanded edition also has a ready model identification chapter and colour plates. Beechwood was used on some of the later war specimens and was extensively used on the rifles that were refurbished in the factories. This No. 4 bayonet evolved (or devolved), with each generation becoming more crude and cheaper to manufacture. Baird marked their bayonets two different ways: Some No. 4 bayonet is coated with PX4mineral oil (grease), in a green waxed "primary pack" wrapper. Westland of Croyden - an alternative to their "C.E.W. Other than the war time Hollands originals, some of these commercial sling swivels have been retrofitted onto Npo4Ts - probably in private hands. starting with a 1) indicates it was manufactured by ROF Maltby in Yorkshire, England. Vanden Plas (Eng) 1923 Ltd. of Kingsbury Rd., London produced approximately 950,000 Mk. The very early contracts at Holland and Holland for T conversion included selected rifles from Savage, Longbranch, Maltby and BSA (a single Fazakerley example has been documented @ 2020) - this was too much variation for the conversion process to be efficient and by early 1942 only BSA rifles were to be converted. 1 in 1939. "S" inside a square xb```b``^X,{%NIt#@4qz6lR9A!}klL61M?&`8p8feD'J 5'J1i&u K08|uN1+|^ T 5O.8,uM^rJV`[X;%!..@ ;~]m2G%Ey,' XtnxQc9!Lm1_h (125mm.) 4 Spike Bayonet Manufacturers Chart. All Enfield Rifles below are proofed and shoot ready. It has been observed that only on No4T rifles, there can be found an "X" mark on the upper left flat on top of the left fore end that holds the receiver wall. 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The Lee Enfield by Ian Skennerton (2007) - ISBN: 9780949749826 . If the * on the receiver ring was on a No.1, it would mean the action had 'pitting or rust'. About the rifles. 4 spike bayonet was the result of a 20 year series of studies, experiments, and troop trials seeking to find a lighter, handier substitute for the venerable Pattern 1907 bayonet. The No. 0000004885 00000 n This is stamped on the band: 1943 A L 1 1385 Also on the rear barrel band it is stamped VNS with a little crown underneath of it and there is an I stamped on the front sight guard. Israeli domestic made scope brackets are unique. 0000013061 00000 n 769 23 0000013109 00000 n The British Army had adopted the Rifle, No. 1, Mk III, I Have This Old Gun: British Lee-Enfield No. Mine only have the serial number (single letter, five numbers) on the butt socket. Henry Repeating Arms recently presented a $25,000 check a nonprofit organization that provides support and programs for the families and co-workers of firefighters killed in the line of duty. The bayonet and socket were one solid forging. The latter will have an engraving on the flat side of the receiver which will read something like (taking one of my rifles as an example), F(FTR)49. This one was no different. long by 1.75in. 4 Mk. 2 mm. Sheffield Steel Products produced approximately 670,000 Mk. If you are slightly less lucky you may have a rifle, scope and accessories that have been used and "improved" by private owners and tinkerers, Here is how to spot original features, errant ones and simple techniques to step towards your chosen rifle impression - original factory - war years service - post war British service and post war International service - organized by parts group: Wrist markings: I was talking with a fellow enthusiast about BSA Shirley using electro-penciled serial numbers in production and so took some photos to explore this: Here we have a scopeless and virtually unfired 1945 No4T on the left and an "active service" No4T on the right that had its last service with India, other than the metal being painted with lumpy glossy black paint it is predominantly unchanged, On the left, the scopeless one exhibits all marks as freehand stamps through the blackened surface. I believe the number " 1 xxxx" means it was manufactured at Maltby. This illustrates just how long after their obsolescence, that bureaucratic inertia can demand retention of items in military stores. II bayonets packaged in a cardboard carton. I, with the bayonet and socket one solid forging. 0000012831 00000 n #6. 4 spike bayonet was the result of a 20 year series of studies, experiments, and troop trials seeking to find a lighter, handier substitute for the venerable Pattern 1907 bayonet. . . 4 Mk. The M47C is typical, as is the date and TR mark. The C would make it a Savage, a L would make it a Long Branch. There is another marking forward of the breech, but its so small It wont come out well on a photograph, I wouldnt even hazard a guess at what the marking Is as it`s so small and unclear. 4Mk. A general guide for military surplus rifles, pistols, and ammunition. Apr 25, 2010 #2 Threeband The M1 Does My Talking The No. 4 socket bayonets produced. & S. Ltd." = Fred Fisher & Sons Ltd. "JW (S) Ltd." = John Wilson Ltd., Sheffield, "TRM.1", "TRM.2", and "TRM 3" = Tinsley Rolling Mills Co. Ltd. of Sheffield. Your serial No. 4 bayonets went to New Zealand. Piece of cake rebarreling the old No4. Cheek Piece and Screws - The birch / beech / walnut cheek piece design and material specification were first developed for the No3T - the scoped Pattern '14 rifles. J'aime Je n'aime pas : Lee Enfield No4 Mk1 vs Armes modernes en .308 : Page 1 sur 1: Sujets similaires. !o, I am hoping to get some help confirming or disproving my theory about this 1963 Indian furbished Lee Enfield No4 Mk1* I bought a few days ago. Essentially both types of sling present 3 loops, to form a better control on the stance with the firearm to hold and return to a sighting zero (natural point of aim) - I have personally experienced this in CMP competitions, where sling use during rapid fire is essential. endstream endobj 770 0 obj<> endobj 771 0 obj<> endobj 773 0 obj<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/ExtGState<>>>>> endobj 774 0 obj[775 0 R 776 0 R] endobj 775 0 obj<> endobj 776 0 obj<> endobj 777 0 obj<> endobj 778 0 obj<> endobj 779 0 obj<> endobj 780 0 obj/DeviceGray endobj 781 0 obj<> endobj 782 0 obj<>stream No. They may or may not have the serial stamped into the front part of the fore-end and in the case of the Australian Lithgows it may be stamped into the butt as well. This lowered costs and allowed manufacture by subcontractors. Canadian Arsenals, Ltd. was the post-war successor to Long Branch. 4Mk. They did not add the serial number of the rifle to the second butt stock edge, nor the S51 mark to the wrist - this Hollands work is not recognized as required for continued service in those parts. The Lee-Enfield rifle was first adopted by the British as a military arm in 1895 and . Qty 1 The rod of this example is marked S7, indicating manufacture by subcontractor Auto Engineering Ltd. of Croydon. The M47C is typical, as is the date and TR mark. This example was made in the USA by the Savage Stevens Co. of Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts. The most common of these were: XP was used for the Shortened and Lightened Australian Lithgow (No6 Jungle Carbine) rifles, A was used for No1 MkVI trail rifles, BS was used on the British No7 small bore rifles, and T1 for the No5 small bore rifles. Lee Enfield #4 MK1 - MARSTAR CANADA. This Mk. A round frog stud is brazed to the body. The No. Upon firing the wood instantly fractured and burns resulted, and although serious injury was possible, the owner was lucky this time. These war time sling swivels were made by Hollands and are typically browned steel. It carries the scabbard with the frog stud inwards, where belt frogs almost universally carry scabbards frog stud outwards. These came together as you see them; bayonet and sheath have "4" painted on. 4 Mk. Method III These bayonets equipped the 2ndNew Zealand Expeditionary Force. by The_Enigma 29 Mar 2012, 15:46, Post 4 Mk. II* bayonets. The bolt heads are marked 0, 1, 2, or 3. British infantry rifle Lee -Enfield No.4 Mark 1 of WW2. Savage was the only other maker to follow Singer's pattern of marking the spring plunger. They may have the numbers stamped into the front portion of the fore-end and on the bottom of the magazine. Mid Band - This fabricated example is marked for S126 (C.E. The Canadian Arsenals trademark was adopted in 1947 and replaced the Long Branch trademark used during the Second World War. 1 rifle), but changes were made to the. II* socket forgings. (120mm.) by Saxon Cross 22 Mar 2012, 21:45, Post US$40 (4 bids) Singer produced 1,141,782 No. That`s a No4 Mk1* made by Savage for England in the days of WW 2. Pakistan and India added the "Ishapore" screw to reinforce the front wood forward of the knox (more likely job creation for armourers). I sniper variants. Area Code: 443 . 5 mm. Singer continued using a similar markings, as used on the Mk. I have a couple of No.4 Mk.I's, and they do not have anything like the makings shown. Along with parts replacement and service programs. Most of these seem to have been released / imported in the 1980s. Among the markings on the No. Enfield MK1 S.M.L.E.303 British 24' barrel 1905 production This. However, this has not been substantiated. Be sure to check out our gun classifieds where you can buy, sell or trade your gear. It is stamped nothing at all like yours. ownership marking. Sujets similaires Accuracy: * * * * * This mod adds an Lee Enfield No.4 Mk.1 alongside a small quest. BRITISH or CANADIAN WWII ENFIELD SLING or BREN used cond. Many Baird examples have a crowned IG mark on the socket. 4 Mk. "1951" and broad arrow proofmark, Cover (Inside): "P.S.S. 4Mk. Based on serial numbers observed, approximately 35,000 No. In practice and service, the size, position and shape of the cheekpiece was altered to suite the needs of the snipe that the rifle was designated for - these are an interesting study within themselves. In the case of Savage Stevens the serial numbers began with a 0C1 and for Long Branch 0L1, these serials progressed in sequence directly relating the serial number to the number of rifles produced. III was declared obsolete in 1946. 7B/1005/21/103/1147 This CFTO is for identification purposes only and is not an authority to procure parts. $799.00 . They would apply this mark to th butt heel - running along the axis of the rifle - red with the muzzle on the left. These were originated for the No4 rifle design by Singer Machine Co, hence they are often referred to as a "singer sight". This is not to say that Enfield serial numbers provide no information or that they are not an interesting subject. Wartime guns all had letter prefixes, but each. They remained in use with select weapon platforms - the P14T / No3T as its name was changed) through to WW2. 4 (T) 303 BRITISH SNIPER RIFLE 1944 . $15.50. The socket was forged by Viners Ltd. Carries the electropenciled New Zealand property marking and serial number. The factory eventually went on to produce cylinder heads for Davey-Paxman landing craft engines. 1 Rifle in 1926that had served with . 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