Area Code: 443 . 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. 4 MK. The rear aperture is calibrated for 300 meters and flips up to become a ladder sight or another aperture sight calibrated for 600 meters depending on the model. The final result in March 1944 became the No. This CFTO is for identification purposes only and is not an authority to procure parts. Enfield MK1 S.M.L.E.303 British 24' barrel 1905 production This. The box label indicates that these were packed July 8, 1957, at the 5th Storage Depot, Moncton, New Brunswick. Following the sale of Remington Outdoor Company's assets in September 2020, Vista Outdoor purchased Remington Ammunition. No. 0
. After wrapping the point, this bayonet would have been oiled and sealed in clear plastic. 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. Armourers would not make a buttstock with S51 for spare parts. 1 Mk3 mark III SMLE No4 Mk1 1917 British Parts Lot S at the best online prices at eBay! The item on the left has been rebuilt, but features other components marked "SM" for consistency. From 1943 onwards, Singer bayonets bore their dispersal code, N67. Rifles are in good to very good original condition and ready to fire. Occasionally, viewer's (inspector's) marks are found on No. There must have been a lot of them to survive 2 world wars and all the action and attrition they were exposed to. I believe the number " 1 xxxx" means it was manufactured at Maltby. No4 Mk1 - DP - A safety lesson 2012: A DP marked rifle fired without first being completely dismantled or inspected after purchase by a new owner. 5 will have "Rifle No 5 Mk I" electrostencilled there, [20] while a post-war conversion will generally have either no markings or markings from manufacturers who did not make the No. SMLE rifle manufacturers were given no serial ranges to begin or end production with, so it is possible that two rifles may exist with the same serial number produced at different factories. 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. $6.50 + $5.05 shipping. 4 rifle into at least the 1960s. 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. Thank you for the welcome. 4 bayonet was repacked in September 1986 at Building 3 of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps' Central Ordnance Depot, Donnington. I, Scabbard (Throat): broad arrow proofmark, Tool: "BRADES" over "1944" over broad arrow proofmark. 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. It is probably a 2 groove barrel, most Savage No4`s were, but it shoots very well for what it was intended.Robert. 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. Springfield Model 1795 Type IV Musket with State of New York Markings, US$1,600. The United Kingdom & its Empire and Commonwealth 1919-45, Life in the Third Reich & Weimar Republic, Kriegsmarine surface ships and Kriegsmarine in general, Luftwaffe air units and Luftwaffe in general, German Strategy & General German Military Discussion, NSDAP, other party organizations & Government, The Dieter Zinke Axis Biographical Research Section, The Ron Klages Panzer & other vehicles Section, Panzer & other vehicles - Photo threads, Axis Documents, Feldpost numbers, Postcards & Other Paper Items, The United Kingdom & its Empire and Commonwealth 1919-45, The Allies and the Neutral States in general, German Colonies and Overseas Expeditions, The end of the Ottoman Empire 1908-1923, Translation help: Breaking the Sound Barrier, http://www.rifleman.org.uk/Dating%20your%20rifle.htm, http://parallaxscurioandrelicfirearmsfo opic/38127. 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. 0000012831 00000 n
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Cure Date: 196,200 were produced, all by Joseph Lucas Ltd., Chester Street, Birmingham. 4Mk. 4 Mk. 4Mk. II* bayonets have been observed with an arrow over "D" marking on the front of the socket. 4Mk. 0000000756 00000 n
You're probably going to have to "infer" its origins from things like proof marks. The No. Little is known about these British No. Go to. Once the initial range of numbers was maxed out a letter prefix was added and the numbering began again. Here are 2 genuine early Singer produced sights - the SM 41 example was more correct to apply to my 1941 MalTby: Note the all blackened finish - dark and matt - typical of war time efforts at H&H. Snipers in the field (Europe) were prove to take a Bren length webbing sling and leave the 1907 Leather behind. Here we have a scopeless and virtually unfired 1944 No4T on the left and two heavily reworked "sportster" T's (the middle professionally done by Sante Fe) and an American surplus "bubba" on the right. 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!) The No. It is found on early rifles that saw full service (1941 Maltby - un-peened pad screws evident), It is on unissued "scopeless" rifles from 1944 and on later "scopeless" and service experienced 1945 rifles. I've seen guys actually twist the action because they are so tight. 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. 0000013109 00000 n
[35] 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. 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. 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). 4 Mk. 4Mk. starting with a 1) indicates it was manufactured by ROF Maltby in Yorkshire, England. British Enfied rifle No.4 in action protecting a Bren gunner. 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. The only maker was the Singer Manufacturing Co. (the famous sewing machine people), at their Clydebank, Scotland plant. British "Enfield" rifles are some of the most iconic small arms in the world. by Steve Hoog 22 Mar 2012, 20:21, Post 2018 at 7:33am: he! Savage marked their bayonets with the letter "S". Barrel is 24 inch, five groove 1:10 right hand rifling. Where did the replacement Micrometer sights come from? The real loop is similarly for adjusting tautness from the biceps to the butt sling of the rifle when in the firing shoulder "pocket". I is the most commonly encountered scabbard, outnumbering all others combined. Like the SMLE an all matching No4 or No5 will have all the serial numbers matching wherever they are found on a particular rifle. endstream
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Nearly 5 million spike bayonets were reported produced. There are fewer finer rifles that are a pleasure to own, enjoy and shoot than the peacetime made Lee Enfield No4 Mk2. When reference is made to an all matching SMLE the serial numbers must all be the same. 1 Mk. According to Skennerton, 25,000 experimental MkII scabbards were manufactured by the Franco-British Electrical Company, Tempel Park, Hurley. 4Mk. 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. II* (pronounced: number four, mark two, star) was a further simplified version, with the socket and blade two separate forgings. 0000007555 00000 n
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We specialize in all military surplus weapons from AK-47s, AR-15s, Mausers, CETME, Enfields, UZIs, and much more! 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. Information on the scope as well would be appreicated. Entrenching tool with helve (handle) that accepts the No. The rifle's two-piece stock and 10-round magazine are two of its most distinctive features. Very good 5 groove barrel. Re: Lee Enfeild No 4 Mk1 Markings by Saxon Cross 23 Mar 2012, 13:50 Your serial No. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. The socket was forged by Viners Ltd. by Saxon Cross 23 Mar 2012, 13:50, Post 4 MK 1 and retained its original chambering in .303 British. II* bayonets were produced, over a million of which were produced by Prince-Smith. Our Price: 295.00: Gunner Points: 29: Stock Info: 1 In Stock: Parker Hale 8/53 Lee Enfield No4 rear sight (PH1) . 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. 1 Rifle in 1926that had served with . This updated and expanded edition also has a ready model identification chapter and colour plates. I scabbard may have been made in the USA, given the lack of any maker's or proof marks. Forging subcontractor marks tend to be very deeply struck. Here's a picture of a maltby 1943 with a similar 'M' as yours, before the 1943: Mar 09 Bodnar's Auction Sales. II bayonets from 19421944. British Lee-Enfield No4 Mk2 knife bayonet, scabbard and frog Dated 1949 P (RSAF Poole) 95.00. Israeli domestic made scope brackets are unique. $799.00 . Most likely Jordanian from the Arab Legion, but could also have been used by Iraq. 5 Mk 1, unofficially nicknamed "Jungle Carbine.". These prefixes can be used to authenticate these rifles if found in a gun shop or personal collection. 0000001961 00000 n
Popularly known as the "Victory Plastics" scabbard, it was unique in design compared to all other No. The Lee-Enfield No. In 1939, the British soldier was still armed with the same rifle his father, or perhaps even his grandfather, carried. III sniper rifle and Enfield No. This suggests production by a private contractor that was paid according to the number of pieces accepted. 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. The company disappeared in 1970. Dispersal Codes begin with a letter denoting the general location (N=north, M=middle, and S= south), followed by up to three digits. The British No.4 MK I Enfield rifle was well respected for its smooth action and reliability. The Original Condition rifles are in good turn in condition. With the bayonet fixed, the helve was used to probe for land mines. The rifle pictured here is a No. by The_Enigma 30 Mar 2012, 09:13, Return to The United Kingdom & its Empire and Commonwealth 1919-45, Discussions on all aspects of the The United Kingdom & its Empire and Commonwealth during the Inter-War era and Second World War. A general guide for military surplus rifles, pistols, and ammunition. 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. 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. I'm currently working on restoring a New Zealand, a Canadian and a German/Greek Enfield. The size, position and style of font are particular to the Hollands application. . Markings: The left side of the stock collar is marked "14C2827 / S /1942" and with a flaming bomb proof. The Savage-Stevens plant in Chicopee Falls was where New England Westinghouse produced Mosin-Nagant M1891 rifles in 19151917 under contract to the Imperial Russian government. 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. I, with the bayonet and socket one solid forging. 1 various markings. Advertisements. Howard & Bullough converted from the manufacture of cotton spinning machines to the production of shells, gun carriages, mine sinkers, aircraft components, and bayonets. 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. Photo to follow, when I can work out how to post one. 2. 4Mk. 4 rifles and bayonets after Belgium was liberated in September 1944. Baird Engineering Company of Belfast, Northern Ireland, produced approximately 101,103 bayonets from 19421944. These are now hard to find in any condition, but this example is near pristine. Savage used variations of both a plain "s" and an "s" inside a Square. Be sure to check out our gun classifieds where you can buy, sell or trade your gear. 4 Mark I* was the primary rifle of the British and Canadian armed forces during WWII, and it served well into the 1950s. This revised specimen was the best of its type and was still in use by NATO forces. . British infantry rifle Lee -Enfield No.4 Mark 1 of WW2. The tab measures 4.75in. $8.69 shipping. 4 Mk. This PSK No. The factory eventually went on to produce cylinder heads for Davey-Paxman landing craft engines. In the future, with a bit of luck, i should be a position to purchase an active Lee Enfield No 4. 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