The left side receiver wall has the "angled transition" (just below the ejector screw) which is a Savage (rather than British-made) feature, so its one or the other of the New World manufacturers, but I don't know if Long Brach also did the same thing? 4Mk. Interesting feedback, here are all other markings that I can find. The British Army had adopted the Rifle, No. The new value of an ENFIELD 303 NO 4 MK I rifle has fallen ($24.62) dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $603.36 . II bayonets during 1941 and 1942. The M47C is typical, as is the date and TR mark. 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. Canadian Arsenals produced a run of approximately 5,000 No. There were basic diagrams and instructions in the various Sniping training pamphlets, however I wanted to add a little more description and variation (with photos. .303 isn't any different that anything else. 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Where did the replacement Micrometer sights come from? 4 Spike Bayonet Manufacturers Chart. Hollands were contracted to produce enough swivels to retro fit all arms found in service and they were provided as an armourer spare part. Most of the parts are interchangeable, the only major difference is usually the factory marking, if it is present. xref 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. These included a number of folding bayonets intended to remain fixed to the rifle. A redesign of the Lee-Metford (adopted by the British Army in 1888), the Lee-Enfield superseded the earlier . Sheffield Steel Products of Sheffield, Yorkshire. So BSA Shirley, that produced the No4 rifles was designated "M47C" (Midlands region, sequential supplier no 47, factory C). 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. AA5081". Little is known about these British No. Along with this will be the model designation, and below this, the serial number. ,DTvb5@ kg:v%A$6%#,6J,q]+9 V ,,mD$\"L3-p0$z2 cC+`i`,pIt jns;Nt=_e9AA r ^G? The rod of this example is marked S7, indicating manufacture by subcontractor Auto Engineering Ltd. of Croydon. British Lee-Enfield No4 Mk2 knife bayonet, scabbard and frog Dated 1949 P (RSAF Poole) 95.00. This is a Lee Enfield No. by Saxon Cross 22 Mar 2012, 21:33, Post Manufacturers will be noted either on the left side of the receiver or on the left side buttsocket. These included ROF Fazakerley, BSA, and ROF Maltby. Type: British infantry rifle. Not too mention it looks better with the walnut furniture over the birch. I was beautifully made, with its distinctive cruciform blade. Being a Mk1* we knew that though. Howard & Bullough converted from the manufacture of cotton spinning machines to the production of shells, gun carriages, mine sinkers, aircraft components, and bayonets. This PSK No. Officially adopted in July1940 as the: Tab, Securing, Bayonet No. 2" over "Bg" over Crown-JF proofmark over "5171". $40.59. The No. by verdenpark 23 Mar 2012, 07:54, Post 4 Rifle," appeared originally in the April 2004 issue of American Rifleman. All matching numbers. The No. Firing mechanism is Enfield pull cocker type, with left side serrated safety lever. For the rifles produced in North America, American black walnut was consistently used, with birch used as a substitute when walnut was not available. These prefixes can be used to authenticate these rifles if found in a gun shop or personal collection. No4 rifles were given a starting number that may be used to identify manufacturers, but again there was no set serial blocks. The factory was built by working around the clock during 1942 and was provided with capstans, drilling and milling machines, centre lathes, a steel-hardening and processing plant, and a centre-less grinding machine. 0000004592 00000 n Thank you for the welcome. The wood shop feeding Longbranch in Canada did yield some orignal NOS Canadian Destined cheek pieces in the last decade. II* its characteristic stepped join between blade and socket. 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. Weight fully loaded with sling was eight pounds even and overall length a handy 39.5 inches. by gruff27 23 Mar 2012, 11:37, Post Some SMLEs may be found with as little as a 3 digit number and high as a 5 digit number. Prince-Smith & Stells in Keighly, Yorkshire, produced 1,057,515 No. over S376, inside a rectangle. No. II*, with approximately 161,026 reported produced, during 19421943. 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 . 772 0 obj<>stream Something that looks like 12C456 or 12L345. That looks like an interesting rifle. To subscribe to the magazine,visit theNRA membership page here and selectAmerican Rifleman as your member magazine. he! 4 Mk. Henry Repeating Arms recently presented a $25,000 check a nonprofit organization that provides support and programs for the families and co-workers of firefighters killed in the line of duty. These came together as you see them; bayonet and sheath have "4" painted on. II was a simplified version, eliminating the milling cuts required to create the cruciform blade flutes. Quest starts at lvl15+. Barrels with two, three, four, five, and six groove rifling were produced. HWn7WpW)|s,iY&(T{+S{ycI( xxu_X')r_%m%ae[ov!n{wKrI|%Rs*5Pg" crR&%Nu2KC G?8~3TZ,GrpOMl">Ep%PT>|`(8-8i,&v#b7R U,i~D H2MV~p}-6eY3@K_wlqwC0TWv jwv~=4=?9K2/.$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@. 4 bayonet was repacked in September 1986 at Building 3 of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps' Central Ordnance Depot, Donnington. 1, Mk III, I Have This Old Gun: British Lee-Enfield No. 4 mm. II* bayonets, Baird secured the spike to the socket using a steel pin. BI-1005-99-961-7794 US$40 (4 bids) III rifle also began to take hold, different mounting systems were tried. The new rifle was well regarded by the troops receiving them. Spike: C-Broad Arrow acceptance mark (electropenciled). ownership marking. This symbol is similar to the Australian Defence Dept. Singer and other producers (Savage has been observed). Piece of cake rebarreling the old No4. 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 . The other details such as maker, model, and FTR are on the left side of the receiver, either very lightly stamped, or engraved with an electric pencil. 0000002206 00000 n Magazine is 10 round factory issue, 10+1 rounds . 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. 0000004719 00000 n 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. It retains the 10 round box detachable magazine, however the largest change to the rifle was the addition of a rear aperture sight. Rifles are in good to very good original condition and ready to fire. Date Packed: 7/8/57 0000013021 00000 n If you are lucky enough to have an unmolested No4 mk1T, then you could have a rifle, scope and accessories that represent one of the 4 years of production at Holland and Holland, or as it was updated and repaired by British Armorers or other installments of service history. So if you have a genuine Maltby T - it was converted in 1941 and a little into 1942 at H&H while stocks lasted - typically Maltby "Ts" are nearly always 1941 dated - a 1942 example that is genuine has yet to be documented. Based on a 1944 Maltby rifle. 4 Mk. The 2ndNZEF fought in the North African and European Theatres as part of the British 8th Army. Surplus Lee-Enfield spike bayonet with scabbard/sheath. 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. 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. JavaScript is disabled. 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. 4 Mk. 4Mk. The new model became the Magazine, Lee Enfield Mk1 or MLE Mk1 in 1895. I with the broad-lipped steel mouthpiece. Singer continued using a similar markings, as used on the Mk. Here is a Hoyt marked MT&B Co made USA 1907 leather sling produced in 1918 which are thought to have made up the contingent of these WW1 supply / shipments. No. 4 rifle into at least the 1960s. Quantity: 2 ea. %PDF-1.4 % Quote Reply Topic: No4 Mk1* identification help . Genuine early BSA marked T rear sight (reconditioned / polished scale face): 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!) This example has a much finer finish on the socket than other No. Marked US Property , Gun is in exceptional condition. The final result in March 1944 became the No. Mar 09 Bodnar's Auction Sales. BRITISH or CANADIAN WWII ENFIELD SLING or BREN used cond. 769 0 obj<> endobj II bayonets during the Korean War. APEX Gun Parts is your source for hard to find gun parts, parts kits, and accessories. Your serial No. Similarly Savage rifles that are genuine and completed to a fully scoped "T" are rare and early. Places that will have the serial information is on the bolt, receiver and normally the barrel. by Steve Hoog 23 Mar 2012, 15:17, Post Little is known of their manufacture and use. wide at the extremes. One influence in the selection of Singer was that Scotland was felt to be safer from German bombers than England. It was a further simplification and cut down on both material costs and machine time in its construction, much as the No. 4Mk. The M47C is typical, as is the date and TR mark. The serial number is DA22567A, above the serial number it says NO.4 MK1 F (FTR) that is all the markings I can really see on the gun and I was wondering what year the rifle was made, the model it is, & how much it is . Advertisements. On the right the M47C, date and TR are as they should be - all else is modified, retouched or swapped out Certain serial number prefixes were reserved for trial rifles and specific rifle types. The Crown Corporation Small Arms Ltd., Long Branch, Ontario, Canada, made approximately 910,000 No. 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. This example was made in the USA by the Savage Stevens Co. of Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts. The front loop is for the forward hand - I like to use it to press the hand against the fore stock to enhance that firm fore-end grip that Enfield like - this front loop can also be adjusted for length to allow the right tautness from biceps to rifle body when in position. Information on the scope as well would be appreicated. Free shipping for many products! starting with a 1) indicates it was manufactured by ROF Maltby in Yorkshire, England. 1* imported by Century International Arms. The number actually produced is believed to be 250,000. After wrapping the point, this bayonet would have been oiled and sealed in clear plastic. These were the last No. Manufacturers in North America did not use Dispersal Codes. 0000013061 00000 n 769 23 II bayonets from 19421944. 4 spike bayonets used by Turkey. Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. Date of Manuf: Helve: "M.H.B." Israeli domestic made scope brackets are unique. S191 was Franco-British Electrical's dispersal code. 4 bayonet is coated with PX4mineral oil (grease), in a green waxed "primary pack" wrapper. If it has a lateral screw through the back of the forend, it is either a post war production Mk.2, or an earlier mark that has been rebuilt. The No. 210.00. The following maker marks are pictured at left: This scabbard is pictured on page 133 of Graham Priests book, Spirit of the Pike - British Socket Bayonets of the 20th Century. According to the author, the example in my collection is still the only brass-throated scabbard reported. 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. 4 Mark I rifle was adopted on Nov. 15, 1939. 0000012831 00000 n xb```b``^X,{%NIt#@4qz6lR9A!}klL61M?&`8p8feD'J 5'J1i&u K08|uN1+|^ T 5O.8,uM^rJV`[X;%!..@ ;~]m2G%Ey,' XtnxQc9!Lm1_h The last year observed on these sights using the SM mark is 1943 as per the right hand example, then the S69 code is used - again on major components (sight ladder (top left of the face), cursor (left side), elevation screw (top) and elevations screw nut (back). The last picture shows an unusual Prince-Smith mark comprised of a large "56" on the socket face. 4 MK 1 and retained its original chambering in .303 British. 150.00. Fazakerley also continued to produce the rifle for foreign contracts after the war. The securing tab retained the No. startxref The tab measures 4.75in. I bayonet was a throwback. "S" inside a square The labelling indicates that this No. Lee Enfield No4 Mk1 Serial Numbers. Also, the Tape Hunt makes a return. The mark and type of rifle will be stamped onto the left side receiver wall. Cure Date: I know it was made in north America I'm just wondering if it's the US or Canada. 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. . I read that BO would indicate early 1944. When the number sequence reached 9999 the next letter assigned to the factory would be substituted in place of the former. 4Mk. An increasing consensus is that this simply may be a British viewer's mark, as this mark seems only to be found on Prince-Smith examples. No. 4Mk. I scabbard in web belt frogs made for use with the Pattern 1907 bayonet. " gh" over "1 9 h". 10,203. According to Skennerton, 25,000 experimental MkII scabbards were manufactured by the Franco-British Electrical Company, Tempel Park, Hurley. . 4Mk. 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. The stock was made by . 4Mk. Bryan Browns Old Military Markings Web site. 1 various markings. They have a high standard of fit and finish, feel solid and robust and are a joy at the rifle range, where, due to a magic thing near exclusive to Enfields called Positive Compensation, 1000 yard accuracy can . Go to. I markings were reminiscent of how Pattern 1907 bayonets were marked, with the royal cypher, type, and maker. II: Singer in Scotland, the Savage Stevens Co. in the USA, and Long Branch in Canada. 4 Mk. Canadian Arsenals, Ltd. was the post-war successor to Long Branch. :Mr`X cV7AB.D~|rU`z .O l/|~ ; 7{ To ensure its the real deal and war period production, what should one look for? 4 Mk 1* (T) rifle in .303 British made by Savage in 1942. 4 Mk. These were originated for the No4 rifle design by Singer Machine Co, hence they are often referred to as a "singer sight". I scabbards were made in the USA. In correspondence, Anthony Carter indicated that Brades was the maker of many of the entrenching tools. Other Nations Service and Replacement - Differing Nations have taken equipment from Great Britain and her colonies over the decades for frontline, secondary and domestic / internal service - Such as Italy and Holland immediately after WW2 - Israel and South Africa in the 1950s and 1960s India and Pakistan have kept their Lee Enfield's up and in reserve until a few years ago. 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. 4Mk. It is probably a 2 groove barrel, most Savage No4`s were, but it shoots very well for what it was intended.Robert. 4 Mk. British No4 rifles were set up with a 5 digit serial number system with 1XXXX being allotted to Maltby, 2XXXX Fazakerley, 3XXXX BSA Shirley. Moncton, N.B. UKSkennerton's Arms and Militaria Press. II*, with approximately 84,566 reported produced from 19431945. The No4 Mk1 (T) rifles are pretty easy to verify as they were marked clearly on the wrist band, action and scope mounts. Fully functional barrel, receiver in 7.62 x 51 NATO. This is my first personal Enfield and second in my family. The tooling is rough, the bayonet is little more than a . These rifles have not been available in original condition for decades. Danish Lee Enfield No4 Mk1 Green Canvas Sling HTK. On the left, the scopeless one exhibits all marks as freehand stamps under the blackened surface - except the serial which may be a light stamp or a very precise electro-pencil. The last picture illustrates an unusual mark, occasionally found on No. The rifle pictured here is a No. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force). 4 Mk. VIEWS. 0 The factory eventually went on to produce cylinder heads for Davey-Paxman landing craft engines. 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. I. wide. When these rifles were refurbished in the factory, they were given a second black oxidizing or they were painted with a matte or semigloss black paint in the spots where the original finish had worn off. Production occurred during the latter half of 1941 and into the early months of 1942. This example bears the Canadian Government acceptance mark, indicating use by Canadian Forces. While the Winchester made P14s were recognized as designated man / sniper rifles and developed the remainder, included the 1907 leather slings were relegated to storage and second tier supplies / arms / materials. . In the British war time contract scheme there were 2 phases of demarcation - early / pre-war marks, and later regionalized contractor codes, For mid 1943 and down you are seeking the early war markings from Singer (SM), after that seek the regional producer code (S69 - for Southern region, 69th contractor). These rifles can often be identified by the stacking hook welded to the upper band. This is not to say that Enfield serial numbers provide no information or that they are not an interesting subject. The company was established on the bombed out site of the South East London Indoor Sports Club (destroyed in the blitz bombings of 194041), solely to make bayonets. The Government assigned each manufacturer a Dispersal Code to use in lieu of their trademark. 4 spike bayonet. I believe the number " 1 xxxx" means it was manufactured at Maltby. First debuted in November 1895 as the .303 calibre, Rifle, Magazine, Lee-Enfield, the rifle has still found use today in military, sporting and ceremonial roles - over one hundred years since its inception in its original form. 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. 0000002978 00000 n The rifle's two-piece stock and 10-round magazine are two of its most distinctive features. The beechwood furniture is smooth, bright and unblemished. 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? Serial number observations suggest about 7,000 were made. 4 Mk. "S" P.S.K. The British No.4 MK I Enfield rifle was well respected for its smooth action and reliability. 0000004628 00000 n II* bayonets. 4 scabbards, the Securing Tab remained in British Army stores until the mid-1970s. 4Mk. The Savage-Stevens Co. of Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts, made approximately 1.25million No. The No. The Lee Enfield by Ian Skennerton (2007) - ISBN: 9780949749826 . (120mm.) Savage marked their bayonets with the letter "S". 4 Mk I Long Branch aperture sights In 1926, the British Army changed its nomenclature; the SMLE became known as the Rifle No. The rifle was a No. II became No. This one was no different. ROF (F)- Royal Ordinance Factory, Fazakerley, UK, FY- Royal Ordinance Factory,Fazakerley, UK, (F)-Royal Ordinance Factory,Fazakerley, UK, UF-Royal Ordinance Factory,Fazakerley, UK, Long Branch- Small Arms Ltd., Long Branch, Ontario, Canada, P.O.F.- Pakistan Ordnance Factory, Wah, Pakistan. 4 Mk. 1 Enfield rifle was adopted by the United Kingdom in 1941. 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). 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. 4Mk. $799.00 . Had a look at Skennerton, and did not find much. The bolt heads are marked 0, 1, 2, or 3. We set ourselves apart by supplying unique parts at a good value and standing by our products by offering outstanding customer service. No.4 MK1 Buttplate With Trap LE4045 $9.00 1 review (s) Lee Enfield # 1 MK 3 Canvas Rifle Cover (Case) With Sling Carry Strap, WWII Pattern LE3092 Made from heavy canvas material, this gun case was used for the Enfield #1 MKIII and #1 MKIV rifles. 2 mm. (pictured at left) According to Skennerton, more than 2 million Mk. The frog measures 4.875in. The bayonet and socket were one solid forging. 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