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The box label indicates that these were packed July 8, 1957, at the 5th Storage Depot, Moncton, New Brunswick. British Lee-Enfield No4 Mk2 knife bayonet, scabbard and frog Dated 1949 P (RSAF Poole) 95.00. 4 Mk. 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. starting with a 1) indicates it was manufactured by ROF Maltby in Yorkshire, England. 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. III was declared obsolete in 1946. This rifle retained most of the overall design feature of the earlier model, including the 30 barrel length. During refurbishment the bulk of German markings were scrubbed (although some waffenampts are still present and evidence of markings being removed is clear), further the original . The rifle pictured here is a No. After collating needs and the shooting thoughts of the time, a triangular sling swivel was designed to replace the front trigger guard screw on all No4Ts built after November 1944. The finish varies considerably between manufacturers, with Baird bayonets approaching the excellent finish of the No. Feedback from the initial service performance at the front (often from prior experienced target shooters) indicated that longer slings with a central mount at the front of the magazine would be preferred. The Lee Enfield Rifle the conversion of the older out dated Lee. Socket (right): You are using an out of date browser. The No. The new value of an ENFIELD 303 NO 4 MK I rifle has risen $13.78 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $631.57 . I and some Prince-Smith examples exhibiting rough tool marks. by Steve Hoog 23 Mar 2012, 13:42, Post With the bayonet fixed, the helve was used to probe for land mines. I, with the bayonet and socket one solid forging. A drain hole in the finial, allows water to drain. 4 Mk. PS over K inside a circle (pictured at left) 4Mk. Also, the Tape Hunt makes a return. 0000001961 00000 n The maker is unknown, but is believed to be Belgian. Places that will have the serial information is on the bolt, receiver and normally the barrel. The last picture illustrates an unusual mark, occasionally found on No. 210.00. The leather is quite thin, suggesting that this might have been done for civilian (e.g., police) use, rather than military use. Upon firing the wood instantly fractured and burns resulted, and although serious injury was possible, the owner was lucky this time. A redesign of the Lee-Metford (adopted by the British Army in 1888), the Lee-Enfield superseded the earlier . Enfield Rifle For Sale. by verdenpark 30 Mar 2012, 08:34, Post Piece of cake rebarreling the old No4. Length: approximately 44 inches, Barrel Length: approximately 25 inches. I've seen guys actually twist the action because they are so tight. APEX Gun Parts is your source for hard to find gun parts, parts kits, and accessories. 4 Mk. Little is known about these British No. It was the British Army's standard rifle from its official adoption in 1895 until 1957. 2. <]>> 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. No4 mk1 is stamped on the side of the reciever. The example shown is marked M47C for BSA Shirley and is also browned. The period of manufacture is believed to be late-1940s or early-1950s. II* socket forgings. 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. 5 carbines have ONLY four digit serial numbers. 0000013061 00000 n II bayonets from 19421944. Marked US Property , Gun is in exceptional condition. 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 . The No. over S376, inside a rectangle. 1* imported by Century International Arms. 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. Both bayonet and scabbard are serial numbered. II: Singer in Scotland, the Savage Stevens Co. in the USA, and Long Branch in Canada. II* bayonets, Baird secured the spike to the socket using a steel pin. These included the Ross MK. This mod adds an Lee Enfield No.4 Mk.1 alongside a small quest. 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. The No. 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. The No 4, Mk I* Lee-Enfield: Introduction - YouTube 0:00 / 22:26 Introduction The No 4, Mk I* Lee-Enfield: Introduction britishmuzzleloaders 83.5K subscribers Subscribe 10K 598K views. The No. 1 Mk. Any stock of the P14 cheek pieces would have been transferred to the 4T program - first built by Enfield Lock and then by Hollands - it is not clear when these transitioned to new made cheek pieces. Early No4 rifles were produced with the micrometer sight by the rifle manufacturer (Enfield Lock - "E over D" for the Trials rifles). Other Components - By studying the few untouched (scopeless) No4Ts we can see which other No4T components came from other supplies to the BSA factory from 1941 to 1945. by Steve Hoog 23 Mar 2012, 02:44, Post AA5081". This indicates the length of the bolt head with the larger numbers being the longer bolt heads. Mine is a 1943. SMLEs will have serial numbers stamped on the bolt, receiver, barrel, nose cap and the underside of the rear sight. No idea what it means on a No.4. VNS mark represents "Viners Ltd. Sheffield, England" a subcontractor of Enfield parts. 4Mk. I, Scabbard (Throat): broad arrow proofmark, Tool: "BRADES" over "1944" over broad arrow proofmark. . 4Mk. Get the best deals on Enfield Slings when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. Smith & Wesson's new M&P FPC is a compact, folding pistol-caliber carbine chambered in 9 mm Luger and designed to accept the company's M&P handgun magazines. There are almost 2 years of rifle production that did not receive this triangular sling swivel at the factory and would have it added in service - especially prolonged Cold War British service - it is still possible to encounter a rifle that was an early discharge / loss that never received the triangular swivel update. The easiest way to identify a "Jungle Carbine" rifle is to look for the markings on the left hand side of the receiver; a genuine No. You're probably going to have to "infer" its origins from things like proof marks. Serial number observations suggest about 7,000 were made. In the expert write ups, there is reference to the H&H contract use of an "S" on the would-be "single round cut off" mounting ear section of the right receiver wall. wide at the extremes. Entrenching tool with helve (handle) that accepts the No. 2 mm. Prince-Smith used four different markings: Howard & Bullough Co. of Accrington, Lancashire, was one of the smaller makers of the No. Canadian Arsenals marked their bayonets with an "A" nested inside a "C". Where did the replacement Micrometer sights come from? This No. No4 mk1 is stamped on the side of the reciever. My thought is its a Savage No4 Mk1* lend lease made in 1942, It has the ( S ) markings and machine marks, The receiver, barrel . 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. 1 in 1939. He does mention the stylised 'M' is rare compared to the other factory markings encountered. I was recently asked to demo how to attach the web sling and its cousin the 1907 leather sling to an No4T for use in the field or range. An example would be: rifle serial number 52C2689 would be the 522,689th rifle produced by Savage Stevens. A sniper? 0000007555 00000 n II*, with approximately 161,026 reported produced, during 19421943. Popularly known as the "Victory Plastics" scabbard, it was unique in design compared to all other No. 4Mk. Being a Mk1* we knew that though. There must have been a lot of them to survive 2 world wars and all the action and attrition they were exposed to. The securing tab retained the No. he! Following World War II, Fazakerley was the only factory that continued manufacturing the Enfield No. 1943 went up to 'BL'. Lee Enfield No. 1* is functionally the same as the Mk.1, but various changes were made in the design to make the manufacturing process faster. Be sure to check out our gun classifieds where you can buy, sell or trade your gear. Most of the parts are interchangeable, the only major difference is usually the factory marking, if it is present. The following makers' codes are noted on some bayonet blades and scabbards, it is quite possible that they may also appear on firearms and related components. Over the years I have received many emails regarding serial numbers. 1 various markings. Don(B3)RAOC Primary Pack. I'm currently working on restoring a New Zealand, a Canadian and a German/Greek Enfield. Singer and other producers (Savage has been observed). 0000002950 00000 n [QUOTE=Twodogs]My Long Branch No4 Mk1* has the "angled Transition". II bayonets packaged in a cardboard carton. Spike: C-Broad Arrow acceptance mark (electropenciled). Two Swiss codes are noted. BO 12151 (the five digit no. The bayonet and socket were one solid forging. wide. When reference is made to an all matching SMLE the serial numbers must all be the same. Something that looks like 12C456 or 12L345. 4 Mk. by gruff27 23 Mar 2012, 11:37, Post The new model became the Magazine, Lee Enfield Mk1 or MLE Mk1 in 1895. Four mouthpiece materials have been documented: Zinc Alloy (Mazak), Steel, Aluminum, and brass. Cure Date: not at all lol, from the markings I can find and other details would you guys say it's a long branch with a savage magazine? Although touted as having many advantages over the Pattern 1907, the No. The No. Enfield MK1 S.M.L.E.303 British 24' barrel 1905 production This. The No. The world famous Lee Enfield in one of it's most popular incarnations, the Lee Enfield No.4 Rifle is one of our best sellers. Brass is said to have been an alternative screw material, but I have yet to see them installed - even in Ts from other nations. 4 Mk. 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. I know it was made in north America I'm just wondering if it's the US or Canada. Stock No: 7B/546 British Armourers would change the butt stock out for damage and sniper preference reasons - so true rifles often have different butt stock features other than the presence of a cheek piece - in the cold war era they were allegedly ordered to add all missing marks. Lee-Enfield rifle 303 No.4 Mark 1. The bayonet exhibits better finishing than most British No. Some SMLEs may be found with as little as a 3 digit number and high as a 5 digit number. Savage marked their bayonets with the letter "S". Another dimension is whether to use (or if it is fitted) to include the front trigger guard triangular sling swivel (included in the factory build from Nov 1944 onwards and added by armourers as found after). The demand of new ENFIELD 303 NO 4 MK I rifle's has risen 6 units over the past 12 months. 3. For example, No. 0000002767 00000 n Prior to their creation a variety of WWI sniper rifles were in use. The leather belt frog is of unknown origin. %%EOF The box label indicates that these were packed November 1963, at the 5th Storage Depot. Adopted by the British Army in 1939 the No.4 came into full production during the height of World War 2. Since the overall length is 46", it will fit many other rifles. 4 Mk. III was the final, and crudest, form of the No. Prince-Smith & Stells in Keighly, Yorkshire, produced 1,057,515 No. trailer 0000013021 00000 n The front curved shape of the cheek piece was prone to splitting so finger inserts and repairs are often seen hear to keep the rifle working. History, development, service, specifications, pictures and 3D model. 4 spike bayonets used by Turkey. The scabbard is a Mk. 4 Mk. 4 Mk. 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@. 150.00. III (substitute) scabbard with parallel sides and oval frog stud. I have a serial number and FTR on the piece you have a picture of; my date is on the main part of the gun right above where your stuff is. Sight system is wing protected blade front with flip up dual aperture rear, with calibrations of 800 yards. by verdenpark 26 Mar 2012, 07:11, Post 4Mk. The safety latch style and M47C mark and the SM marked rear sight as as the 1945 examples above. BSA experienced a third level of maker coding change - each of its factories were given an "A,B,C" location definition. With the exception of Russia, socket bayonets had long gone out of fashion in modern armies. 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. Interesting feedback, here are all other markings that I can find. One of the recent Pakistani surplus releases featured a range of No4T and their replacement parts - now circulating in European, Australian and USA markets. 4Mk. 4Mk. Israeli domestic made scope brackets are unique. 4 Mk I Long Branch aperture sights In 1926, the British Army changed its nomenclature; the SMLE became known as the Rifle No. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for British Lee Enfield No. P.S.K. Unissued Savage Enfield No 4 Mk1 Rifle , 303 British. Photo to follow, when I can work out how to post one. What this page will attempt to provide is a basic overview of the serial system and where to find them along with the manufacture markings and barrel date stamp that is common on most Enfields. These came together as you see them; bayonet and sheath have "4" painted on. (21mm.) Helve: "M.H.B." 4 bayonet was repacked in September 1986 at Building 3 of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps' Central Ordnance Depot, Donnington. 0000004719 00000 n 4Mk. 1 scabbards. My Long Branch No4 Mk1* has the "angled Transition". Canadian Arsenals, Ltd. was the post-war successor to Long Branch. Long branch bayonets are marked with a superimposed "L" and "B". 4 Mk. Mills Webbing Prototype (Reproduction) Sling. Enfield No4 Mk1 Markings I just got a No4 Mk1, and I can't figure out a few of the markings. 4 Mark I rifle was adopted on Nov. 15, 1939. British infantry rifle Lee -Enfield No.4 Mark 1 of WW2. Apr 25, 2010 #2 Threeband The M1 Does My Talking Quantity: 2 ea. These bayonets equipped the 2ndNew Zealand Expeditionary Force. II* bayonets were produced, over a million of which were produced by Prince-Smith. 4 MK 1 and retained its original chambering in .303 British. A specific chapter in the new 'Lee-Enfield Rifles' update of the 1992 'Lee-Enfield Story' is devoted to Serial Numbers. II made at LongBranch in Canada. 4 Mk 1 was made only in America and Canada and featured an additional simplification omitting two parts and some machining operations that allowed the bolt to be removed from the receiver by aligning the bolt head perfectly with a gap in its guide slot along the side of the receiver. Carries the electropenciled New Zealand property marking and serial number. The M47C is typical, as is the date and TR mark. identification lists detailing by illustration, descriptive part name and part number, all parts of the Rifle, .303 Calibre, Lee Enfield, No 4, Mk 1 * and its associated equipment. An additional 1944 Wrist / Action stamping group - an excellent condition example. Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. Hammer Women Of Distinction Award, Women's Wildlife Management / Conservation Scholarship, National Youth Shooting Sports Cooperative Program, Exploded View: Short, Magazine Lee-Enfield, Mk III, 'A Grisly Business:' Australias Lee-Enfield Sniper Rifle, Reviving An Enfield: RTIs Imported No. SMLE Mk1 Forestock. . Here is a Savage T format sight - with a 'squared S" on all 4 major parts as above: Of other interest - Wood and other Metal marks / stamps. 4 Mk 1* rifle I have are the following on the left side of the metal band holding the buttstock to the receiver assembly: (1) "1944" (with the 4 overstriking what. Other than the war time Hollands originals, some of these commercial sling swivels have been retrofitted onto Npo4Ts - probably in private hands. 0000002861 00000 n However, the Rijkswacht (Gendarmerie) used the No. Founded in 1999. During the Second World War, the British government curtailed the use of commercial trademarks to make it more difficult for the Germans to locate (and bomb) factories producing war materiel. Socket: "No 4 Mk II" over "S" and "B 75" over "1455". III sniper rifle and Enfield No. A round frog stud is brazed to the body. This also disbursed production, mitigating the risk of production being interrupted by bombing. 4 socket bayonets produced. These included ROF Fazakerley, BSA, and ROF Maltby. The British No.4 MK I Enfield rifle was well respected for its smooth action and reliability. II bayonets during 1941 and 1942. 0000002206 00000 n by Steve Hoog 22 Mar 2012, 20:21, Post The demand of new ENFIELD 303 NO 4 MK I rifle's has risen 8 units over the past 12 months. 4 bayonets went to New Zealand. 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. 4Mk. Nice rifle regardless That was my original though, I know I wont get a 100g% sure answer I'm just looking for most likely. Our Price: 9.99: No4 Mk1 sight. . lightly-struck "s" For official references, usually the finished and issued rifle was tracked by its rack number and of course these records have long since been destroyed or lost forever. TRIGGER Lee Enfield British Enfield No.4 Mk. 196,200 were produced, all by Joseph Lucas Ltd., Chester Street, Birmingham. AA5081 is the stores catalogue number. Date Packed: 7/8/57 All Enfield Rifles below are proofed and shoot ready. "S" inside a square 3. Call us toll free: +1 888-744-0066. The factory eventually went on to produce cylinder heads for Davey-Paxman landing craft engines. Serial Numbers, Model, Mark and Manufacture Identification, Serial Number and Manufacturer Information Locations. Specs: Savage Enfield No.4 MK1* Barrel Length: 25" Overall Length: 44.5" Caliber: .303 British Weight: 9lbs Capacity: 10 rounds Price: $600 to $1200 Ratings (out of five stars): Reliability: * * * * * It wasn't made by the French. When the No4T was conceived the cheek piece was transferred / continued. It is essentially an updated N0. These were supplied to the British under the Lend-Lease Act. 7B/1005/21/103/1147 Method: 1 Early blued steel mouthpiece marked: "No. I believe the number " 1 xxxx" means it was manufactured at Maltby. These were provided to Britain under the Lend-Lease Act. Top to bottom an . Is, until the government created the dispersal codes in 1943. 1* is functionally the same as the Mk.1, but various changes were made in the design to make the manufacturing process faster. II* socket bayonet was used in Iraq during the Second World War and by the Iraqi Army after the end of British occupation in 1947. . I will continue to add additional variants as I acquire additional pieces. Many, but not all, maker and subcontractor marks are illustrated. 1 Mk. I scabbards were made in the USA. Each loop does its own job - the middle loop of each is for the biceps - typically retaining at least one keeper to synch down around the middle of the upper arm when in position. They are tight barrels. 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. 2) A "F" on the flip-up brass disc on the butt plate 3) Four things that look like stars or asterisks on the bottom of the magazine. Lee Enfield No4 Mk1 Serial Numbers. Manufacturers will be noted either on the left side of the receiver or on the left side buttsocket. The rifle's two-piece stock and 10-round magazine are two of its most distinctive features. 1 Mk. This symbol is similar to the Australian Defence Dept. 4Mk. The sling worked well enough in dry / sunny climates like Africa and Italy, but in the UK training camps and northern Europe they were found to be "slippy" to use and needing lots of preservative (Dubbin) to survive the wet conditions. Hollands also stamped the rifle serial number into the hidden edge of the top of the butt that fits into the wrist socket and at the underside tip of the lower fore wood - along the barrel bore axis (other factory serials are seen here wrapped around the fore wood - around the barrel axis). These were purchased from the USA as supplies in the great war (WW1) along with the Pattern 14 rifle (amongst other materials). 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. i would guess longbranch with savage magazine box and some brit parts thrown in for good measure , it does not seem at all unreasonable for the indian FR and yes the indians did no favors for collectors but there is no question who did the deed. 30,000 rod forgings. The Belgians received Lee-Enfield No. I bayonet was a throwback. The pictures at left illustrate some of the forging marks. 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. 0 4 Mk. Very good 5 groove barrel. Although troops often resorted to more expedient means of modifying frogs to retain No. The U.S.M5 scabbard was made by Beckwith Manufacturing Co. of Dover, New Hampshire. 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