Here, he explains their advantages and disadvantagesand how to use them safely. %PDF-1.4 % $8.69 shipping. 4 Mk I Long Branch aperture sights In 1926, the British Army changed its nomenclature; the SMLE became known as the Rifle No. These included ROF Fazakerley, BSA, and ROF Maltby. II* bayonets have been observed with an arrow over "D" marking on the front of the socket. Singer continued using a similar markings, as used on the Mk. 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 demand of new ENFIELD 303 NO 4 MK I rifle's has risen 6 units over the past 12 months. I will have to check through Skennerton tonight. Pakistan and India added the "Ishapore" screw to reinforce the front wood forward of the knox (more likely job creation for armourers). C-71-111-000/MX-000 will be used for parts procurement. To ensure its the real deal and war period production, what should one look for? Bayonet 1, Mk III, I Have This Old Gun: British Lee-Enfield No. They remained in use with select weapon platforms - the P14T / No3T as its name was changed) through to WW2. It carries the scabbard with the frog stud inwards, where belt frogs almost universally carry scabbards frog stud outwards. 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. VNS mark represents "Viners Ltd. Sheffield, England" a subcontractor of Enfield parts. Welcome to the forum. . Longbranch No. He was born in 1921 and later served as a navy corpsman in Japan and Korea. For the rifles produced in North America, American black walnut was consistently used, with birch used as a substitute when walnut was not available. Singer and other producers (Savage has been observed). The stock was made by . SPONSORED. Adopted by the British Army in 1939 the No.4 came into full production during the height of World War 2. 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? Our Price: 9.99: No4 Mk1 sight. Hollands being the hand made shotgun and rifle masters took the specified "high street" sourced screws and blued the heads. Danish Lee Enfield No4 Mk1 Green Canvas Sling HTK. After wrapping the point, this bayonet would have been oiled and sealed in clear plastic. II was, by far, the most numerous variant, with over 3.3million units produced. There are more but again I would suggest reading either Skip Strattons or Ian Skennertons books on the subject. Not too mention it looks better with the walnut furniture over the birch. 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. "S" for rear sight replaced (at Hollands)- "needs re-sighting", Serial Numbers - other than the receiver wrist and bolt. Lee-Enfield rifle 303 No.4 Mark 1. According to Jordanian collector/ researcher Ahmad Hatamleh, Jordan and Iraq were the two countries in the Levant where the British helped establish their national armies. 4 Mk. by gruff27 23 Mar 2012, 11:37, Post BRITISH or CANADIAN WWII ENFIELD SLING or BREN used cond. Popularly known as the "Victory Plastics" scabbard, it was unique in design compared to all other No. 0000002978 00000 n A listing of British and Commonwealth bayonet markings is available on Bryan Browns Old Military Markings Web site. S191 was Franco-British Electrical's dispersal code. 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. British Lee-Enfield No4 Mk2 knife bayonet, scabbard and frog Dated 1949 P (RSAF Poole) 95.00. over S376, inside a rectangle. I have encountered some post-war (commercial?) BSA from 1943 to 1945 was receiving fore wood and buttstock sets from Sykes Limited in walnut - these were marked S.L. All Enfield Rifles below are proofed and shoot ready. 1 rifle), but changes were made to the. 5 Mk I (for example, Savage or by Steve Hoog 22 Mar 2012, 20:21, Post I read that BO would indicate early 1944. Hollands also wrote the serial number of the rifle in pencil on the inside of the barrel channel on wooden fore end sections - just the serial number and not the letters have been observed. The item on the left has been rebuilt, but features other components marked "SM" for consistency. Bayonet We specialize in all military surplus weapons from AK-47s, AR-15s, Mausers, CETME, Enfields, UZIs, and much more! The Lee Enfield by Ian Skennerton (2007) - ISBN: 9780949749826 . Rifles are in good to very good original condition and ready to fire. 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. 4 Mk. Although touted as having many advantages over the Pattern 1907, the No. Markings: The left side of the stock collar is marked "14C2827 / S /1942" and with a flaming bomb proof. 1 Mk. 1 Mk. I is the most commonly encountered scabbard, outnumbering all others combined. Home Articles Guns & Parts Suppressors Optics & Thermals Ammunition Gear News & Opinion Columns Museums & Factory Tours ID Guides Interviews Event Coverage Articles by Issue Volume 1 V1N1 (Oct 1997) V1N2 (Nov 1997) V1N3 (Dec 1997) V1N4 (Jan 1998) More likely then not,it started life at the Long Branch plant. This is not to say that Enfield serial numbers provide no information or that they are not an interesting subject. The box label indicates that these were packed July 8, 1957, at the 5th Storage Depot, Moncton, New Brunswick. Entrenching tool with helve (handle) that accepts the No. No. Your serial No. The Belgians received Lee-Enfield No. Seen in the picture above are the places where the serial number and manufacturer can be found. 0000002950 00000 n The No. 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. 1 in 1939. I (T) and No. II bayonet re-packaged in 1963 cardboard carton. 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 . This is one of the most frequently (attempted) reproduced / forged marks of all the No4T marks. or Best Offer. Thanks. 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 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. This symbol is similar to the Australian Defence Dept. The No. Thank you for the welcome. A few were parkerized at the Long Branch factory later in the war, but these examples are few and far between. Our Price: . [35] British "Enfield" rifles are some of the most iconic small arms in the world. The longer bolt heads are worth significantly more than the shorter ones and are considerably harder to find. 0000000756 00000 n The factory eventually went on to produce cylinder heads for Davey-Paxman landing craft engines. 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. 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 %%EOF 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 markings in the other photos are not mentioned, except the '2' on the bolt head, which is its size (there being several sizes available to get the head space right). III was the final, and crudest, form of the No. Lee Enfield #4 MK1 - MARSTAR CANADA. wide at the extremes. 4Mk. The No. The Lee-Enfield bolt-action, magazine-fed, repeating rifle was the main firearm used by the military forces of the British Empire and Commonwealth during the first half of the 19th century. 0000001613 00000 n Enfield No4 Mk1 Markings I just got a No4 Mk1, and I can't figure out a few of the markings. The safety latch style and M47C mark and the SM marked rear sight as as the 1945 examples above. 0000013021 00000 n I scabbards were made in the USA. 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. II*, all in the UK: Prince-Smith & Stells, Howard & Bullough, Lewisham Engineering, and the Baird Manufacturing Co. 1.4million No. SMLEs will have serial numbers stamped on the bolt, receiver, barrel, nose cap and the underside of the rear sight. Sujets similaires . This mod adds an Lee Enfield No.4 Mk.1 alongside a small quest. The Government assigned each manufacturer a Dispersal Code to use in lieu of their trademark. Up Next we have a Lend-Lease Agreement Lee Enfield No.4 MK1 Rifle Chambered in .303 Brit, And this Rifle is in Excell. trailer $40.59. 4Mk. Call us toll free: +1 888-744-0066. I don't see any other markings, but the paint is quite heavy, so there . II was otherwise identical to the Mk. JavaScript is disabled. Scabbard makers included: This uncommon scabbard has parallel sides and is made of very lightweight steel tubing. 1 Mk. Places that will have the serial information is on the bolt, receiver and normally the barrel. Before the war, Prince-Smith was a manufacturer of machinery for making woolen textiles. Dispersal Codes begin with a letter denoting the general location (N=north, M=middle, and S= south), followed by up to three digits. The Lee-Enfield No. Very good 5 groove barrel. In correspondence, Anthony Carter indicated that Brades was the maker of many of the entrenching tools. II made at LongBranch in Canada. Advertisements. Enfield MK1 S.M.L.E.303 British 24' barrel 1905 production This. Method III Here's the inside story of what they found and how they're rebuilding an industry giant. Re: Lee Enfeild No 4 Mk1 Markings by Saxon Cross 23 Mar 2012, 13:50 Your serial No. So usually to get the old barrel off I cut a groove relief just forward of the receiver to relieve the pressure. 4 bayonet was repacked in September 1986 at Building 3 of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps' Central Ordnance Depot, Donnington. Ltd. (pictured at left) This example has a much finer finish on the socket than other No. Prior to their creation a variety of WWI sniper rifles were in use. The rifle's two-piece stock and 10-round magazine are two of its most distinctive features. Vanden Plas (Eng) 1923 Ltd. of Kingsbury Rd., London produced approximately 950,000 Mk. These included the Ross MK. It was a further simplification and cut down on both material costs and machine time in its construction, much as the No. 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. 0000004719 00000 n 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. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for British Lee Enfield No. The rifle was dated 1942 and a lot of the No 4 and some No 1 SMLEs issued to South Africa was eventually sold to the SAP agencies then onto the surplus market. N30 (pictured at left) Because of its great simplicity, the government was able to let contracts to firms not previously associated with arms production. 4 socket bayonets produced. This example was made in the USA by the Savage Stevens Co. of Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts. II* over BEC N96, inside an oval (pictured at left). 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. by gruff27 22 Mar 2012, 20:09, Post The following illustrates the four bayonet and scabbard types that were mass produced; and some unusual variants that I have acquired. I markings were reminiscent of how Pattern 1907 bayonets were marked, with the royal cypher, type, and maker. Our Price: 295.00: Gunner Points: 29: Stock Info: 1 In Stock: Parker Hale 8/53 Lee Enfield No4 rear sight (PH1) . The rifle pictured here is a No. (pictured at left) 3. S51 was already the war time production code for Holland and Holland - there were to make components under this code as well as convert No4 rifles tot he new T specification beginning in early 1942. No4 mk1 is stamped on the side of the reciever. 1* imported by Century International Arms. 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 . Once the initial range of numbers was maxed out a letter prefix was added and the numbering began again. Weight unloaded is Nine pounds even (I weighed it!) 2. Most likely Jordanian from the Arab Legion, but could also have been used by Iraq. The Indian plant stamped their own serial number into the top of the receiver. A round frog stud is brazed to the body. I. There is no US PROPERTY stamped into the top angle of the receiver as well. by Steve Hoog 23 Mar 2012, 15:17, Post Canadian Arsenals produced a run of approximately 5,000 No. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force). II bayonets from 19421944. 4 bayonets. 210.00. The No. 0000013061 00000 n AA5081". Subcontractors produced many of the No. The Lee-Enfield rifle was first adopted by the British as a military arm in 1895 and . 3. 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 . xref 4 bayonet scabbards in having an integral web belt frog. 1 Mk III or III*, with the original MLE and LEC becoming obsolete along with the earlier SMLE models. SMLE Mk1 Forestock. Post 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. 5 Mk 1, unofficially nicknamed "Jungle Carbine.". 1 various markings. So they languished deep in the Weedon bunkers. 0000004592 00000 n 0000000016 00000 n Lewisham marked their bayonets with "L. ENG. "S" inside a square 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. BO 12151 (the five digit no. Serial Numbers, Model, Mark and Manufacture Identification, Serial Number and Manufacturer Information Locations. 1 Enfield rifle was adopted by the United Kingdom in 1941. My Long Branch No4 Mk1* has the "angled Transition". 4) Several arrow looking things located all over the rifle These rifles have not been available in original condition for decades. Early blued steel mouthpiece marked: "No. Apart from the markings as stated above, you should take note of the woodwork. 30,000 rod forgings. 4 Mk. 5 SD Nov 63 0 Surplus Lee-Enfield spike bayonet with scabbard/sheath. VIEWS. 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. My thought is its a Savage No4 Mk1* lend lease made in 1942, It has the ( S ) markings and machine marks, The receiver, barrel . Quest starts at lvl15+. No4 mk1 is stamped on the side of the reciever. Many Baird examples have a crowned IG mark on the socket. not 8.8 Barrel length is 25 1/4 inches, not 25 2 inches The real loop is similarly for adjusting tautness from the biceps to the butt sling of the rifle when in the firing shoulder "pocket". II bayonets packaged in a cardboard carton. II bayonets during 1941 and 1942. P.S.K. These were originated for the No4 rifle design by Singer Machine Co, hence they are often referred to as a "singer sight". <]>> 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. 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. 4 Mk. 4Mk. 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. 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. 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. Information on the scope as well would be appreicated. This is a Lee Enfield No. I* (T) were the standard WWII sniper rifles for the British and for the Commonwealth, except for Australia. 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. 4Mk. 4 Mk. 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. 0000002767 00000 n The mark and type of rifle will be stamped onto the left side receiver wall. I rifle, the No. LEE ENFIELD NO. This Mk. 772 0 obj<>stream 4Mk. 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. The new model became the Magazine, Lee Enfield Mk1 or MLE Mk1 in 1895. The rear sights were also switched out for Singer Machine marked and made parts (interestingly not marked S67 yet even this late in production and supply). Due to similarities with Indian Government acceptance marks, this was once thought to possibly indicate Indian service. Carries the electropenciled New Zealand property marking and serial number. For example, No. 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. lightly-struck "s" 4 Mk. I've looked all over the internet and I can't find any info. Fully functional barrel, receiver in 7.62 x 51 NATO. Unissued Savage Enfield No 4 Mk1 Rifle , 303 British. Prior to the Great War (World War One, WWI, 1914-1919), the Short, Magazine, Lee-Enfield (SMLE) left the factory with a buttstock marking disc, a small, removable piece of brass inletted into the right side of the buttstock; a place for the Unit Armourer to stamp a unit identification. This updated and expanded edition also has a ready model identification chapter and colour plates. Markings on Lee Enfield rifles No4 serial numbers too. The socket is fabricated by welding together seven sheet steel stampings, eliminating the socket forging process altogether. BO 12151 (the five digit no. All of the numbers on the metal (except the magazine) are matching. 4 Mk. Sight system is wing protected blade front with flip up dual aperture rear, with calibrations of 800 yards. 4 bayonet is coated with PX4mineral oil (grease), in a green waxed "primary pack" wrapper. Spike: C-Broad Arrow acceptance mark (electropenciled). This suggests production by a private contractor that was paid according to the number of pieces accepted. 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 were provided to Britain under the Lend-Lease Act. 5 carbines have ONLY four digit serial numbers. I will continue to add additional variants as I acquire additional pieces. 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. 1 for the British military. British Lee-Enfield No7 Mk1/L knife bayonet, scabbard and frog M/78 Date 1954. The No. During the war, the No. Of the rifles I have examined this appears 1 in 10 or so times on real rifles - applicable to 1943 to 1946 production. This condition remained until the end of the No4T life and the introduction of its replacement - the L42. Lot of 4 Vintage Tin Halloween Noisemakers. This illustrates just how long after their obsolescence, that bureaucratic inertia can demand retention of items in military stores. 4Mk. On the opposite side of the RFI 1963 stamp,is there a serial number? This No. 4 Mk. 5,949. Certain serial number prefixes were reserved for trial rifles and specific rifle types. Thanks to inter-war development, an improved and simplified design was waiting in the wings, and the No. 4 scabbards, the Securing Tab remained in British Army stores until the mid-1970s. I picked this Enfield up for 250$. 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. #6. Manufacturers will be noted either on the left side of the receiver or on the left side buttsocket. An example of a viewer's mark "75TZ" is pictured at left. It is a bolt action repeating rifle with a 10 round box magazine and free floating barrel, and is chambered for the venerable Mk.VII ammunition in .303 caliber. The remnants of the wartime marking are lined through and the new marking applied above. The British No.4 MK I Enfield rifle was well respected for its smooth action and reliability. The bayonet exhibits better finishing than most British No. ownership marking. by verdenpark 23 Mar 2012, 07:54, Post The tooling is rough, the bayonet is little more than a . However, the Rijkswacht (Gendarmerie) used the No. AA was webbing. The only maker was the Singer Manufacturing Co. (the famous sewing machine people), at their Clydebank, Scotland plant. I with the broad-lipped steel mouthpiece. 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. 1 scabbards. No4 rifles were given a starting number that may be used to identify manufacturers, but again there was no set serial blocks. 1) A white "37" painted on the stock. The C would make it a Savage, a L would make it a Long Branch. II* its characteristic stepped join between blade and socket. 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!) 4 Rifle," appeared originally in the April 2004 issue of American Rifleman. 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) . Canadian Arsenals marked their bayonets with an "A" nested inside a "C". 0000001426 00000 n 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. No4 Mk2 - 1955. Some SMLEs may be found with as little as a 3 digit number and high as a 5 digit number. 4Mk. Savage rear micrometer sights have some unique machining features in the battle peep - which will be missing on the T format versions. 4 spike bayonet. The stocks of British manufactured examples are typically a naturally seasoned English walnut that has a moderately dark brown color and has a tight, straight grain. After hostilities the No4T parts and CES lists were re-standardized with the 1907 USA Leather Sling as a standard (despite the progress and learning). There must have been a lot of them to survive 2 world wars and all the action and attrition they were exposed to. Beechwood was used on some of the later war specimens and was extensively used on the rifles that were refurbished in the factories. More importantly, everything it makes has the performance to match. 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