This is not to say that Enfield serial numbers provide no information or that they are not an interesting subject. Early blued steel mouthpiece marked: "No. II* (pronounced: number four, mark two, star) was a further simplified version, with the socket and blade two separate forgings. JavaScript is disabled. 210.00. Maryland Shooters is the most active and largest Maryland gun community online. Little is known about these British No. and N74 - sometimes both in the same instance (pus inspection / receiving marks). Lee Enfield No4 Mk* Long Branch 1944 - SOLD No4 Mk1 Fazakerley 1944 Serial KC25154 - Sold No4 Mk1 Maltby 1942 Serial M10655 - Sold No4 Mk1* Sterling 7.62mm Conversion - Sold AIA Lee Enfield M10-A1 Cal: 7.62x39mm - Sold Long Branch No4 Mk1* 1950 - Long Butt - SOLD No4 Mk1 7.62mm - SOLD No4 Mk1 BSA 1942 - Sold No4 Mk1 Fazakerley 1942 - Sold 4 Mk. 772 0 obj<>stream II*, with approximately 84,566 reported produced from 19431945. 1 scabbards. 2. Serial Numbers, Model, Mark and Manufacture Identification, Serial Number and Manufacturer Information Locations. 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. 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 Crown Corporation Small Arms Ltd., Long Branch, Ontario, Canada, made approximately 910,000 No. These came together as you see them; bayonet and sheath have "4" painted on. 7B/1005/21/103/1147 This example was manufactured post-War for Belgium. UKSkennerton's Arms and Militaria Press. 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. by Steve Hoog 23 Mar 2012, 15:17, Post 4 Mk 1* (T) rifle in .303 British made by Savage in 1942. II* bayonets were produced, over a million of which were produced by Prince-Smith. by The_Enigma 29 Mar 2012, 15:46, Post 3. The 2ndNZEF fought in the North African and European Theatres as part of the British 8th Army. This mod adds an Lee Enfield No.4 Mk.1 alongside a small quest. 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. Bayonet Many Baird examples have a crowned IG mark on the socket. [35] This suggests production by a private contractor that was paid according to the number of pieces accepted. This example came in a modified Turkish belt frog. 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? 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. On the opposite side of the RFI 1963 stamp,is there a serial number? The Lee-Enfield rifle was first adopted by the British as a military arm in 1895 and . Lewisham marked their bayonets with "L. ENG. The U.S.M5 scabbard was made by Beckwith Manufacturing Co. of Dover, New Hampshire. British "Enfield" rifles are some of the most iconic small arms in the world. The No. After wrapping the point, this bayonet would have been oiled and sealed in clear plastic. . 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). You are using an out of date browser. So usually to get the old barrel off I cut a groove relief just forward of the receiver to relieve the pressure. The company disappeared in 1970. My Long Branch No4 Mk1* has the "angled Transition". Be sure to check out our gun classifieds where you can buy, sell or trade your gear. 196,200 were produced, all by Joseph Lucas Ltd., Chester Street, Birmingham. If anyone can help me out I would really appreciate it. Being a Mk1* we knew that though. This Mk. 0000000016 00000 n 0000002978 00000 n 0000004719 00000 n 4 bayonet evolved (or devolved), with each generation becoming more crude and cheaper to manufacture. This illustrates just how long after their obsolescence, that bureaucratic inertia can demand retention of items in military stores. There are fewer finer rifles that are a pleasure to own, enjoy and shoot than the peacetime made Lee Enfield No4 Mk2. The "S" was added to indicate the need for this re-zeroing as a subsequent step. 4 Mk. 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. Due to similarities with Indian Government acceptance marks, this was once thought to possibly indicate Indian service. Area Code: 443 . Two Swiss codes are noted. The "circle-PSK" marking is somewhat of a mystery and is seldom encountered. Lee Enfield #4 MK1 - MARSTAR CANADA. These were purchased from the USA as supplies in the great war (WW1) along with the Pattern 14 rifle (amongst other materials). 30,000 rod forgings. Socket: "G (Crown) R" over No 4 Mk I" over "S M", Blade (flute): Broad Arrow over "22" (in electropencil). Welcome to the forum. :Mr`X cV7AB.D~|rU`z .O l/|~ ; 7{ Dispersal Codes begin with a letter denoting the general location (N=north, M=middle, and S= south), followed by up to three digits. Accuracy: * * * * * The bayonets are coated with mineral oil (grease), in a waxed "primary pack" paper wrapper. It is stamped nothing at all like yours. 4 was 44 12" long, weighed 8 lbs., 11 ozs., and had been adopted in 1939 to replace the Short, Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)renamed the No. 4 bayonet. The Savage-Stevens Co. of Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts, made approximately 1.25million No. . 4Mk. 4 bayonets. 4 Mk I, chambered in the same .303 British cartridge as the SMLE, retained the better features of the SMLE (in 1926, the SMLE was renamed the No. To subscribe to the magazine,visit theNRA membership page here and selectAmerican Rifleman as your member magazine. The maker is unknown, but is believed to be Belgian. Prior to obtaining independence in 1946, Jordan was a British Protectorate, known as Transjordan. 4Mk. PS over K inside a circle (pictured at left) You're probably going to have to "infer" its origins from things like proof marks. II* bayonets have been observed with an arrow over "D" marking on the front of the socket. I and some Prince-Smith examples exhibiting rough tool marks. Rifles are in good to very good original condition and ready to fire. N30 over H&B (pictured at left). Four mouthpiece materials have been documented: Zinc Alloy (Mazak), Steel, Aluminum, and brass. 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. 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. 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. 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 finish varies considerably between manufacturers, with Baird bayonets approaching the excellent finish of the No. 0000002767 00000 n 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. How to Use Classifieds - PLEASE READ FIRST ! For example, No. It has been consistently observed but no reason or original documentation found to support it. The No. According to Skennerton, 25,000 experimental MkII scabbards were manufactured by the Franco-British Electrical Company, Tempel Park, Hurley. Singer produced 1,141,782 No. The C would make it a Savage, a L would make it a Long Branch. Piece of cake rebarreling the old No4. 1 Mk. British Enfied rifle No.4 in action protecting a Bren gunner. "S" for rear sight replaced (at Hollands)- "needs re-sighting", Serial Numbers - other than the receiver wrist and bolt. Once the initial range of numbers was maxed out a letter prefix was added and the numbering began again. (125mm.) 4 Rifle," appeared originally in the April 2004 issue of American Rifleman. Prince-Smith used four different markings: Howard & Bullough Co. of Accrington, Lancashire, was one of the smaller makers of the No. Some DP markings on non load bearing parts. 4 rifle into at least the 1960s. 2 mm. Brass is said to have been an alternative screw material, but I have yet to see them installed - even in Ts from other nations. The rifle pictured here is a No. 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. II* bayonets. These come for the Lee-Enfield No.4 MK1. The entrenching tool was made by William Hunt & Sons, The Brades Ltd., Brades Steel Works, Oldbury, near Birmingham. Where did the replacement Micrometer sights come from? Following World War II, Fazakerley was the only factory that continued manufacturing the Enfield No. The rod of this example is marked S7, indicating manufacture by subcontractor Auto Engineering Ltd. of Croydon. wide at the extremes. 0000004592 00000 n 4Mk. Surplus Lee-Enfield spike bayonet with scabbard/sheath. 4 Mk I Long Branch aperture sights In 1926, the British Army changed its nomenclature; the SMLE became known as the Rifle No. 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!) These rifles have not been available in original condition for decades. Vanden Plas (Eng) 1923 Ltd. of Kingsbury Rd., London produced approximately 950,000 Mk. Get the best deals on Enfield Slings when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. I. 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 . The No. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force). Yet again, once the sequence of numbers caped out letter prefixes were used to start the sequence over. The longer bolt heads are worth significantly more than the shorter ones and are considerably harder to find. Socket (right): Quantity: 2 ea. 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. Quote Reply Topic: No4 Mk1* identification help . Nice rifle regardless That was my original though, I know I wont get a 100g% sure answer I'm just looking for most likely. No4 Mk2 - 1955. 150.00. It retains the 10 round box detachable magazine, however the largest change to the rifle was the addition of a rear aperture sight. Carries the electropenciled New Zealand property marking and serial number. Here, he explains their advantages and disadvantagesand how to use them safely. This example was reworked post-War following the change from Roman to Arabic numbering. Entrenching tool with helve (handle) that accepts the No. This is my first personal Enfield and second in my family. 4Mk. 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. The Indians did us no favors scrubbing & remarking as they did. BO 12151 (the five digit 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. by Steve Hoog 23 Mar 2012, 13:42, Post I was beautifully made, with its distinctive cruciform blade. When the No4T was conceived the cheek piece was transferred / continued. by gruff27 23 Mar 2012, 11:37, Post over S376, inside a rectangle. by Saxon Cross 22 Mar 2012, 21:45, Post 0000012831 00000 n Home / Firearm Parts and Accessories / Rifle Parts / Lee Enfield #4 MK1. 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. Baird Engineering Company of Belfast, Northern Ireland, produced approximately 101,103 bayonets from 19421944. 4Mk. The box label indicates that these were packed July 8, 1957, at the 5th Storage Depot, Moncton, New Brunswick. N56 (not pictured). Type: British infantry rifle. 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. These prefixes can be used to authenticate these rifles if found in a gun shop or personal collection. 4Mk. 4Mk. 4 Mk. VNS mark represents "Viners Ltd. Sheffield, England" a subcontractor of Enfield parts. So they languished deep in the Weedon bunkers. 3. $6.50 + $5.05 shipping. Pakistan and India added the "Ishapore" screw to reinforce the front wood forward of the knox (more likely job creation for armourers). 0 starting with a 1) indicates it was manufactured by ROF Maltby in Yorkshire, England. 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. I will have to check through Skennerton tonight. The last picture illustrates an unusual mark, occasionally found on No. Many of these countries had No4Ts as well. Sheffield Steel Products produced approximately 670,000 Mk. The Belgian Army transitioned to the FN Model 1949 rifle beginning in 1951. (pictured at left) by Steve Hoog 22 Mar 2012, 20:21, Post No idea what it means on a No.4. 4Mk. 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. The final result in March 1944 became the No. 4 Mk. It was a further simplification and cut down on both material costs and machine time in its construction, much as the No. There are more but again I would suggest reading either Skip Strattons or Ian Skennertons books on the subject. The Lee-Enfield series of rifles is one of the most successful bolt-action rifles of all time. Parker Hale PH5DC Lee Enfield No4 rear sight and PH 'FS2A' foresight. 1 Enfield rifle was adopted by the United Kingdom in 1941. mark) on a scopeless 1944 BSA. "S" 4 Mk. 4 Mk. With the bayonet fixed, the helve was used to probe for land mines. 4 Mk. The metal components of the early examples were oil blackened, making a durable dull black finish. Read my article on Bayonets for the Short, Magazine, Lee-Enfield Rifles. The socket was forged by Viners Ltd. II bayonet re-packaged in 1963 cardboard carton. Known Issues: PA 3rd Person broken (Wont fix) Tape clipping. 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. 4Mk. (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. LEE ENFIELD NO. Milled micrometer iron sight. The No. 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. Savage-made bayonets are much cruder forgings than those made by either Singer or Long Branch. 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. I scabbard in web belt frogs made for use with the Pattern 1907 bayonet. 0000013109 00000 n Some SMLEs may be found with as little as a 3 digit number and high as a 5 digit number. Because of its great simplicity, the government was able to let contracts to firms not previously associated with arms production. Unfired and as clean and bright as the day it was born in the Fazakerley Royal Ordnance Factory in Liverpool in 1954. Call us toll free: +1 888-744-0066. More importantly, everything it makes has the performance to match. 0000004628 00000 n 1* imported by Century International Arms. This example was made in the USA by the Savage Stevens Co. of Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts. Most of the parts are interchangeable, the only major difference is usually the factory marking, if it is present. They would apply this mark to th butt heel - running along the axis of the rifle - red with the muzzle on the left. It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice! 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. Stock No: 7B/546 These codes may be found on various wartime small arms manufactured in Nazi-occupied Europe during WW2. 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. Places that will have the serial information is on the bolt, receiver and normally the barrel. It was the British Army's standard rifle from its official adoption in 1895 until 1957. Lee-Enfield No. Hollands were contracted to produce enough swivels to retro fit all arms found in service and they were provided as an armourer spare part. These rifles can often be identified by the stacking hook welded to the upper band. 4 Mk. Fully functional barrel, receiver in 7.62 x 51 NATO. The British No. Markings: The left side of the stock collar is marked "14C2827 / S /1942" and with a flaming bomb proof. 4 Mk. be forewarned, Spike Fever is contagious! Batch No: Longbranch No. II bayonets from 19421944. I'll shoot some pictures of mine this weekend if you want. The real loop is similarly for adjusting tautness from the biceps to the butt sling of the rifle when in the firing shoulder "pocket". 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. 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. No. 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. About the rifles. A redesign of the Lee-Metford (adopted by the British Army in 1888), the Lee-Enfield superseded the earlier . 1) A white "37" painted on the stock. Sight system is wing protected blade front with flip up dual aperture rear, with calibrations of 800 yards. A quantity of No. The British Army had adopted the Rifle, No. There is no US PROPERTY stamped into the top angle of the receiver as well. It was a simplified version of the Short, Magazine, Lee-Enfield rifle that served the Empire so well in the first unpleasantness. No4 rifles were given a starting number that may be used to identify manufacturers, but again there was no set serial blocks. Enfield MK1 S.M.L.E.303 British 24' barrel 1905 production This. You can build more Battery Ammo and .303 at the Chem bench. 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). by verdenpark 23 Mar 2012, 07:54, Post Springfield Model 1795 Type IV Musket with State of New York Markings, US$1,600. A round frog stud is brazed to the body. Truth be known about Enfield serial numbers is simply, the serial number was used more for production counting than any other reason. 2 mm. They may or may not have the serial stamped into the front part of the fore-end and in the case of the Australian Lithgows it may be stamped into the butt as well. The No4 Mk1 (T) rifles are pretty easy to verify as they were marked clearly on the wrist band, action and scope mounts. Approved in November 1939, along with the Lee-Enfield No. It may not display this or other websites correctly. I believe the number " 1 xxxx" means it was manufactured at Maltby. SMLE Mk1 Forestock. SPONSORED. Markings on Lee Enfield rifles No4 serial numbers too. APEX Gun Parts is your source for hard to find gun parts, parts kits, and accessories. Lee-Enfield rifle 303 No.4 Mark 1. The Short, Magazine Lee Enfield (SMLE) delivered sterling service from the mud of Flanders to the farthest reaches of the Empire. Thank you for the welcome. Mazak is, by far, the most common, followed by blued steel. Where did the replacement Micrometer sights come from? Chambering is .303 British caliber, 7.7 x 56mm. 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