Lot of 4 Vintage Tin Halloween Noisemakers. Mar 09 Bodnar's Auction Sales. . " gh" over "1 9 h". "F.F. The No4 Mk1 (T) rifles are pretty easy to verify as they were marked clearly on the wrist band, action and scope mounts. It has a tapered steel body with a ball finial. These were supplied to the British under the Lend-Lease Act. Barrel is 24 inch, five groove 1:10 right hand rifling. Unfired and as clean and bright as the day it was born in the Fazakerley Royal Ordnance Factory in Liverpool in 1954. I believe the number " 1 xxxx" means it was manufactured at Maltby. GI#: 102214907. II* bayonet has Arabic markings on the socket. The No. 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. The frog measures 4.875in. Serial number observations suggest about 7,000 were made. I don't see any other markings, but the paint is quite heavy, so there . For example, No. 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. JavaScript is disabled. The No. xb```b``^X,{%NIt#@4qz6lR9A!}klL61M?&`8p8feD'J 5'J1i&u K08|uN1+|^ T 5O.8,uM^rJV`[X;%!..@ ;~]m2G%Ey,' XtnxQc9!Lm1_h For those out there that want to get deeper into the serial number issues I would suggest purchasing either Skip Strattons or Ian Skennertons books. over S376, inside a rectangle. 4Mk. 5 SD Nov 63 1 Mk. That`s a No4 Mk1* made by Savage for England in the days of WW 2. Post SPONSORED. 196,200 were produced, all by Joseph Lucas Ltd., Chester Street, Birmingham. 4 bayonets. Description: Bayonet Later in World War II, a hot black oxidizing process was substituted. 4 Mk I Long Branch aperture sights In 1926, the British Army changed its nomenclature; the SMLE became known as the Rifle No. The number actually produced is believed to be 250,000. II became No. 0000004592 00000 n I know it was made in north America I'm just wondering if it's the US or Canada. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for British Lee Enfield No. 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. II bayonets from 19421944. The "circle-PSK" marking is somewhat of a mystery and is seldom encountered. 0000002861 00000 n examples with "E", "F" and "S" marks in a bright blued finish (often with a triangle that is a little too tight for the leather 1907 sling). I have encountered some post-war (commercial?) No4 rifles were given a starting number that may be used to identify manufacturers, but again there was no set serial blocks. Officially adopted in July1940 as the: Tab, Securing, Bayonet No. Hollands being the hand made shotgun and rifle masters took the specified "high street" sourced screws and blued the heads. I will have to check through Skennerton tonight. Other makers welded the spike to the socket. H&B II was, by far, the most numerous variant, with over 3.3million units produced. The leather is quite thin, suggesting that this might have been done for civilian (e.g., police) use, rather than military use. Only 75,000 of this type were made. Our Price: . Serial Numbers, Model, Mark and Manufacture Identification, Serial Number and Manufacturer Information Locations. This is a Lee Enfield No. The first photo below is of a Hollands installed cheek piece on a 1944 scopeless rifle - its position, form and fit is per the as-new standard. They may have the numbers stamped into the front portion of the fore-end and on the bottom of the magazine. Also, the Tape Hunt makes a return. 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 are now hard to find in any condition, but this example is near pristine. 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. 4 Mk. 4Mk. The bolt heads are marked 0, 1, 2, or 3. Mazak is, by far, the most common, followed by blued steel. British No4 rifles were set up with a 5 digit serial number system with 1XXXX being allotted to Maltby, 2XXXX Fazakerley, 3XXXX BSA Shirley. Bayonet 4) Several arrow looking things located all over the rifle All Enfield Rifles below are proofed and shoot ready. Known Issues: PA 3rd Person broken (Wont fix) Tape clipping. 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). 150.00. I Mk. The U.S.M5 scabbard was made by Beckwith Manufacturing Co. of Dover, New Hampshire. 4 Mk. The demand of new ENFIELD 303 NO 4 MK I rifle's has risen 6 units over the past 12 months. These prefixes can be used to authenticate these rifles if found in a gun shop or personal collection. 4 Mk. Most likely Jordanian from the Arab Legion, but could also have been used by Iraq. 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. These included ROF Fazakerley, BSA, and ROF Maltby. Hollands would mark all rifles that they converted, not spare parts. 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. 0000013109 00000 n Approved in November 1939, along with the Lee-Enfield No. Don(B3)RAOC Primary Pack. Up Next we have a Lend-Lease Agreement Lee Enfield No.4 MK1 Rifle Chambered in .303 Brit, And this Rifle is in Excell. 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. 4 Mk1 (T) sniper . This revised specimen was the best of its type and was still in use by NATO forces. My thought is its a Savage No4 Mk1* lend lease made in 1942, It has the ( S ) markings and machine marks, The receiver, barrel . Canadian Arsenals produced a run of approximately 5,000 No. The Enfield No4 MK1 was one of the most prominent battle rifles ever produced. 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 finish varies considerably between manufacturers, with Baird bayonets approaching the excellent finish of the No. The longer bolt heads are worth significantly more than the shorter ones and are considerably harder to find. ownership marking. 1 Enfield rifle was adopted by the United Kingdom in 1941. 772 0 obj<>stream Brass is said to have been an alternative screw material, but I have yet to see them installed - even in Ts from other nations. II bayonets packaged in a cardboard carton. SMLEs will have serial numbers stamped on the bolt, receiver, barrel, nose cap and the underside of the rear sight. Barrels with two, three, four, five, and six groove rifling were produced. This illustrates just how long after their obsolescence, that bureaucratic inertia can demand retention of items in military stores. I read that BO would indicate early 1944. The other day I bought a No.4 mk1 Lee Enfield from a gun shop and I need some help identifying it. 1) A white "37" painted on the stock. I, with the bayonet and socket one solid forging. Plastic Mk. 4 Mk. I and some Prince-Smith examples exhibiting rough tool marks. 4Mk. Then after the lessons and material losses of the BEF in Europe, the No4T was hurried into existence and the 1907 USA leather slings were applied to it as standard equipment. To ensure its the real deal and war period production, what should one look for? Something that looks like 12C456 or 12L345. This article, "Exploded View: Lee-Enfield No. 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. 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. Manufacturers will be noted either on the left side of the receiver or on the left side buttsocket. 4Mk. The company disappeared in 1970. Scabbard (frog stud): "Bg" over Crown-JF proofmark. by The_Enigma 29 Mar 2012, 15:46, Post 4 Mk. The No. Carries the electropenciled New Zealand property marking and serial number. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. The socket was forged by Viners Ltd. 1.5 - Added 200% more memes for all my Brazilian fans. The No. 2 mm. An example of a viewer's mark "75TZ" is pictured at left. I, Scabbard (Throat): broad arrow proofmark, Tool: "BRADES" over "1944" over broad arrow proofmark. US$40 (4 bids) 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). AA was webbing. & 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. The rifle was a No. be forewarned, Spike Fever is contagious! 3. The beechwood furniture is smooth, bright and unblemished. According to Skennerton, these scabbards were most likely made in North America, either the USA or Canada. by Steve Hoog 23 Mar 2012, 02:44, Post The other makers were much less prolific. Mine only have the serial number (single letter, five numbers) on the butt socket. During the war, the No. Singer and other producers (Savage has been observed). Four mouthpiece materials have been documented: Zinc Alloy (Mazak), Steel, Aluminum, and brass. A round frog stud is brazed to the body. The No. These were purchased from the USA as supplies in the great war (WW1) along with the Pattern 14 rifle (amongst other materials). So I would say the "S" mark can be used for verification of a real rifle but it is not the main course of study. Based on a 1944 Maltby rifle. Subcontractors produced many of the No. 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 volume of serial number inquiries has prompted me to fashion this page together and try and explain how best to identify a particular rifles manufacturer. Along with the manufacturers name both the date of manufacture and the type and mark of the rifle is also shown. 1 Enfield rifle was adopted by the United Kingdom in 1941. 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 . Beechwood was used on some of the later war specimens and was extensively used on the rifles that were refurbished in the factories. Along with this will be the model designation, and below this, the serial number. 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. 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. 0000001961 00000 n The British Army had adopted the Rifle, No. It was a further simplification and cut down on both material costs and machine time in its construction, much as the No. With the exception of Russia, socket bayonets had long gone out of fashion in modern armies. 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. I've seen guys actually twist the action because they are so tight. The tab measures 4.75in. 4 mm. 0000000016 00000 n A listing of British and Commonwealth bayonet markings is available on Bryan Browns Old Military Markings Web site. It is probably a 2 groove barrel, most Savage No4`s were, but it shoots very well for what it was intended.Robert. 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. 4Mk. No. 0000001570 00000 n 4 socket bayonets produced. I scabbard may have been made in the USA, given the lack of any maker's or proof marks. 4 bayonets. The Short, Magazine Lee Enfield (SMLE) delivered sterling service from the mud of Flanders to the farthest reaches of the Empire. TRIGGER Lee Enfield British Enfield No.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. In 1939, the British soldier was still armed with the same rifle his father, or perhaps even his grandfather, carried. The mark and type of rifle will be stamped onto the left side receiver wall. 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 . One of the recent Pakistani surplus releases featured a range of No4T and their replacement parts - now circulating in European, Australian and USA markets. 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. Both bayonet and scabbard are serial numbered. 1 Mk3 mark III SMLE No4 Mk1 1917 British Parts Lot S at the best online prices at eBay! broad arrow proofmark 1943" over "CAT. However, the Rijkswacht (Gendarmerie) used the No. This also disbursed production, mitigating the risk of production being interrupted by bombing. The little safety spring has a Long Branch stamp,the front sight protector was made by the Singer Sewing Machine Co.,the magazine follower was made by Savage. Commercially, in the United States, these rifles have not been widely available for some time, although nice unsporterized examples can still be found. ,DTvb5@ kg:v%A$6%#,6J,q]+9 V ,,mD$\"L3-p0$z2 cC+`i`,pIt jns;Nt=_e9AA r ^G? BI-1005-99-961-7794 Two Swiss codes are noted. 4 rifles were imported to the USA from Turkey in the mid-2000s. by verdenpark 26 Mar 2012, 07:11, Post With the bayonet fixed, the helve was used to probe for land mines. Canadian Arsenals marked their bayonets with an "A" nested inside a "C". Mid Band - This fabricated example is marked for S126 (C.E. II*, all in the UK: Prince-Smith & Stells, Howard & Bullough, Lewisham Engineering, and the Baird Manufacturing Co. 1.4million No. 4 bayonets. These rifles can often be identified by the stacking hook welded to the upper band. (45mm.) "S" inside a square II* bayonets were produced, over a million of which were produced by Prince-Smith. Most of the parts are interchangeable, the only major difference is usually the factory marking, if it is present. 4 Mk. 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. . 4Mk. S191 was Franco-British Electrical's dispersal code. An additional 1944 Wrist / Action stamping group - an excellent condition example. 0000001927 00000 n There are fewer finer rifles that are a pleasure to own, enjoy and shoot than the peacetime made Lee Enfield No4 Mk2. startxref 4 Mk. You must be rich. Savage used variations of both a plain "s" and an "s" inside a Square. Even the spring plunger is a stamping. The factory site was razed to accommodate (apartment) flats in the mid-1980s. N30 over H&B (pictured at left). 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? (2) Canadian No. Although some knife bayonet designs were considered, most types submitted utilized a cruciform blade. lightly-struck "s" 4 bayonet scabbards in having an integral web belt frog. This condition remained until the end of the No4T life and the introduction of its replacement - the L42. You're probably going to have to "infer" its origins from things like proof marks. According to Graham Priest, on a rough scale of observations, he indicated that you see 100P.S.& S.Ltd for every circle mark; 150P.S.K for every circle mark, and 500N56 or unmarked for every circle mark. Here is a simple shadow board depicting the 4 most common Enfields. 4 Mk. 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!) It is essentially an updated N0. Quest starts at lvl15+. mark) on a scopeless 1944 BSA. Recent research by Graham Priest determined that "TRM.1", "TRM.2", and "TRM 3" identify the Tinsley Rolling Mills Co. Ltd. of Sheffield. II bayonets during 1941 and 1942. Danish Lee Enfield No4 Mk1 Green Canvas Sling HTK. BRITISH or CANADIAN WWII ENFIELD SLING or BREN used cond. [QUOTE=Twodogs]My Long Branch No4 Mk1* has the "angled Transition". The Lee-Enfield No. Many of these countries had No4Ts as well. A specific chapter in the new 'Lee-Enfield Rifles' update of the 1992 'Lee-Enfield Story' is devoted to Serial Numbers. A small number of aluminum mouthpieces are known, along with a single brass mouthpiece example (discussed below). 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. Baird marked their bayonets two different ways: Some No. No. 1* is functionally the same as the Mk.1, but various changes were made in the design to make the manufacturing process faster. 4 Mk. Long branch bayonets are marked with a superimposed "L" and "B". This symbol is similar to the Australian Defence Dept. If anyone can help me out I would really appreciate it. The real loop is similarly for adjusting tautness from the biceps to the butt sling of the rifle when in the firing shoulder "pocket". This mark sometimes appears alone and sometimes with another forging contractors mark, which suggests that Tinsley supplied steel to several of the socket forging contractors. The "S" was added to indicate the need for this re-zeroing as a subsequent step. II* bayonets, Baird secured the spike to the socket using a steel pin. Snipers in the field (Europe) were prove to take a Bren length webbing sling and leave the 1907 Leather behind. 4 Mk. The tooling is rough, the bayonet is little more than a . (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. Dispersal Codes begin with a letter denoting the general location (N=north, M=middle, and S= south), followed by up to three digits. Type: British infantry rifle. The new rifle was well regarded by the troops receiving them. 4 Mk. 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 . (pictured at left) 1 rifle), but changes were made to the. 4 Mk. I bayonet was short, light, sturdy, and unappealing. Firing mechanism is Enfield pull cocker type, with left side serrated safety lever. UKSkennerton's Arms and Militaria Press. . 4Mk. So BSA Shirley, that produced the No4 rifles was designated "M47C" (Midlands region, sequential supplier no 47, factory C). 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. J'aime Je n'aime pas : Lee Enfield No4 Mk1 vs Armes modernes en .308 : Page 1 sur 1: Sujets similaires. These came together as you see them; bayonet and sheath have "4" painted on. 1* imported by Century International Arms. The metal components of the early examples were oil blackened, making a durable dull black finish. All matching numbers. 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