lee enfield no4 mk1 identification

Essentially both types of sling present 3 loops, to form a better control on the stance with the firearm to hold and return to a sighting zero (natural point of aim) - I have personally experienced this in CMP competitions, where sling use during rapid fire is essential. The rifle pictured here is a No. Mar 09 Bodnar's Auction Sales. According to Skennerton, 25,000 experimental MkII scabbards were manufactured by the Franco-British Electrical Company, Tempel Park, Hurley. He also indicated that P.S.S. Our Price: . 2. To subscribe to the magazine,visit theNRA membership page here and selectAmerican Rifleman as your member magazine. Both bayonet and scabbard are serial numbered. "AM/712" indicates procurement via an Air Ministry (RAF) contract. The box label indicates that these were packed July 8, 1957, at the 5th Storage Depot, Moncton, New Brunswick. by verdenpark 26 Mar 2012, 07:11, Post (45mm.) 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. Other than the war time Hollands originals, some of these commercial sling swivels have been retrofitted onto Npo4Ts - probably in private hands. The No. Get the best deals on Enfield Slings when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. I now own one and some of your information is a little off. Like the SMLE an all matching No4 or No5 will have all the serial numbers matching wherever they are found on a particular rifle. In 1943, Prince-Smith was assigned the dispersal code N56. by Saxon Cross 22 Mar 2012, 21:45, Post The No. 0000002950 00000 n 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*, with approximately 84,566 reported produced from 19431945. Piece of cake rebarreling the old No4. GI#: 102214907. $6.50 + $5.05 shipping. Bryan Browns Old Military Markings Web site. I (T) and No. A redesign of the Lee-Metford (adopted by the British Army in 1888), the Lee-Enfield superseded the earlier . The Original Condition rifles are in good turn in condition. The No4 Mk1 (T) rifles are pretty easy to verify as they were marked clearly on the wrist band, action and scope mounts. II: Singer in Scotland, the Savage Stevens Co. in the USA, and Long Branch in Canada. Apart from the markings as stated above, you should take note of the woodwork. VNS mark represents "Viners Ltd. Sheffield, England" a subcontractor of Enfield parts. 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. Here is a Savage T format sight - with a 'squared S" on all 4 major parts as above: Of other interest - Wood and other Metal marks / stamps. This Mossberg 26B bolt-action rifle in .22 caliber belonged to my dad, Robert Elmo Babington. Even the spring plunger is a stamping. With Hitler's war machine on the move, the British needed an accurate, mass-production rifle. The real loop is similarly for adjusting tautness from the biceps to the butt sling of the rifle when in the firing shoulder "pocket". 4Mk. 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. Bayonet 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 The_Enigma 29 Mar 2012, 15:46, Post Apr 25, 2010 #2 Threeband The M1 Does My Talking You're probably going to have to "infer" its origins from things like proof marks. The British Army had adopted the Rifle, No. 5 mm. 1 rifle), but changes were made to the. 4 Mark I rifle was adopted on Nov. 15, 1939. 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. Welcome to the forum. 30,000 rod forgings. I scabbards were made in the USA. Lee Enfield No. Our Price: 9.99: No4 Mk1 sight. This example was manufactured post-War for Belgium. 3. This updated and expanded edition also has a ready model identification chapter and colour plates. 2 mm. The metal components of the early examples were oil blackened, making a durable dull black finish. 2) A "F" on the flip-up brass disc on the butt plate 3) Four things that look like stars or asterisks on the bottom of the magazine. Once the initial range of numbers was maxed out a letter prefix was added and the numbering began again. But it also has a the LB and a Canadian broad arrow so I'm just a little confused thanks for any help. The mark and type of rifle will be stamped onto the left side receiver wall. I. The factory eventually went on to produce cylinder heads for Davey-Paxman landing craft engines. II* socket bayonet was used in Iraq during the Second World War and by the Iraqi Army after the end of British occupation in 1947. Thank you for the welcome. 4Mk. The No. More importantly, everything it makes has the performance to match. Parker Hale PH5DC Lee Enfield No4 rear sight and PH 'FS2A' foresight. This rifle retained most of the overall design feature of the earlier model, including the 30 barrel length. Rifles are in good to very good original condition and ready to fire. 4 Mk. 1 Enfield rifle was adopted by the United Kingdom in 1941. With the bayonet fixed, the helve was used to probe for land mines. 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? 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. 0000003043 00000 n xref 4 Mk. [35] 4 bayonets. They are tight barrels. Before the war, Prince-Smith was a manufacturer of machinery for making woolen textiles. Along with the manufacturers name both the date of manufacture and the type and mark of the rifle is also shown. 4 spike bayonets used by Turkey. When reference is made to an all matching SMLE the serial numbers must all be the same. Those who live by the sword get shot. If the * on the receiver ring was on a No.1, it would mean the action had 'pitting or rust'. 0000012831 00000 n During the war, the No. 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@. I was recently asked to demo how to attach the web sling and its cousin the 1907 leather sling to an No4T for use in the field or range. 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 . Wartime guns all had letter prefixes, but each. I have encountered some post-war (commercial?) 4 (T) 303 BRITISH SNIPER RIFLE 1944 . He was born in 1921 and later served as a navy corpsman in Japan and Korea. However, these scabbards are encountered far too frequently for only 25,000 to have been made. Spike: C-Broad Arrow acceptance mark (electropenciled). 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. No. Canadian Arsenals, Ltd. was the post-war successor to Long Branch. . 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. Call us toll free: +1 888-744-0066. 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. Photo to follow, when I can work out how to post one. 4 spike bayonet. It was a simplified version of the Short, Magazine, Lee-Enfield rifle that served the Empire so well in the first unpleasantness. by gruff27 22 Mar 2012, 20:09, Post There is no US PROPERTY stamped into the top angle of the receiver as well. This means Royal Ordance Factory Fazakerly, Factory Through Repair, 1949. I with the broad-lipped steel mouthpiece. Known Issues: PA 3rd Person broken (Wont fix) Tape clipping. 1 scabbards. Here, he explains their advantages and disadvantagesand how to use them safely. 5 Mk 1, unofficially nicknamed "Jungle Carbine.". Length: approximately 44 inches, Barrel Length: approximately 25 inches. 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. Hosted by Andy H. Gruff, I don't know but will check mine when I get home tonight and report in if it is on mine. 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. 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). Other makers welded the spike to the socket. 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. 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. 4 Mk. 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. Unfired and as clean and bright as the day it was born in the Fazakerley Royal Ordnance Factory in Liverpool in 1954. P.S.S. 1943 went up to 'BL'. VIEWS. broad arrow proofmark 1943" over "CAT. . 4 Mk. 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. Following World War II, Fazakerley was the only factory that continued manufacturing the Enfield 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. These came together as you see them; bayonet and sheath have "4" painted on. 4 Mk. (2) Canadian No. 4Mk. Sujets similaires Firing mechanism is Enfield pull cocker type, with left side serrated safety lever. Feb 9, 2020. 0000002206 00000 n Markings on Lee Enfield rifles No4 serial numbers too. 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. From 1943 onwards, Singer bayonets bore their dispersal code, N67. 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. by Saxon Cross 23 Mar 2012, 13:50, Post This article, "Exploded View: Lee-Enfield No. Scabbard makers included: This uncommon scabbard has parallel sides and is made of very lightweight steel tubing. Lewisham marked their bayonets with "L. ENG. Lee Enfield #4 MK1 - MARSTAR CANADA. "S" inside a square. However, this has not been substantiated. The Lee Enfield by Ian Skennerton (2007) - ISBN: 9780949749826 . It carries the scabbard with the frog stud inwards, where belt frogs almost universally carry scabbards frog stud outwards. Prior to obtaining independence in 1946, Jordan was a British Protectorate, known as Transjordan. 4 mm. The Enfield No4 MK1 was one of the most prominent battle rifles ever produced. 1 Mk3 mark III SMLE No4 Mk1 1917 British Parts Lot S at the best online prices at eBay! All matching numbers. I scabbard in web belt frogs made for use with the Pattern 1907 bayonet. 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. 3. If anyone can help me out I would really appreciate it. 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 . <]>> J'aime Je n'aime pas : Lee Enfield No4 Mk1 vs Armes modernes en .308 : Page 1 sur 1: Sujets similaires. The prefixes were assigned as follows: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, L, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T ,U, V, W, Y ,Y, Z, AA, AB, AC. 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. APEX Gun Parts is your source for hard to find gun parts, parts kits, and accessories. Baird marked their bayonets two different ways: Some No. No4 mk1 is stamped on the side of the reciever. 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. I bayonet was a throwback. 1 Rifle in 1926that had served with . This CFTO is for identification purposes only and is not an authority to procure parts. About the rifles. II*, with approximately 161,026 reported produced, during 19421943. These prefixes can be used to authenticate these rifles if found in a gun shop or personal collection. 4 bayonet evolved (or devolved), with each generation becoming more crude and cheaper to manufacture. 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. Carries the electropenciled New Zealand property marking and serial number. I like using the triangular sling swivel to deliberately tighten the sling around my hand to grip the fore-end when using a shooting glove, Lee Enfield books by Ian Skennerton - Ideal reference information, Genuine Lee Enfield No4 Mk1 T Parts, Features, Marks and Accessories, 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. No4 rifles were given a starting number that may be used to identify manufacturers, but again there was no set serial blocks. wide at the extremes. 4 bayonet scabbards in having an integral web belt frog. 4 bayonets went to New Zealand. I know it was made in north America I'm just wondering if it's the US or Canada. Is, until the government created the dispersal codes in 1943. Don(B3)RAOC Primary Pack. Seen in the picture above are the places where the serial number and manufacturer can be found. . 4Mk. A sniper? 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. These included a number of folding bayonets intended to remain fixed to the rifle. SMLE Mk1 Forestock. 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). and N74 - sometimes both in the same instance (pus inspection / receiving marks). PS over K inside a circle (pictured at left) This No. starting with a 1) indicates it was manufactured by ROF Maltby in Yorkshire, England. 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. British Lee-Enfield No7 Mk1/L knife bayonet, scabbard and frog M/78 Date 1954. 2" over "Bg" over Crown-JF proofmark over "5171". 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. The "circle-PSK" marking is somewhat of a mystery and is seldom encountered. 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. 4 Mk. 4 Mk. 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. deeply-struck "s" Weight unloaded is Nine pounds even (I weighed it!) The securing tab retained the No. !o, I am hoping to get some help confirming or disproving my theory about this 1963 Indian furbished Lee Enfield No4 Mk1* I bought a few days ago. $15.50. 0000001570 00000 n 4 Mk. II bayonets packaged in a cardboard carton. 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. The serial would be correct for early 1944 if it started with a "3" - was the "1" added somewhere else? 0000002861 00000 n Because of its great simplicity, the government was able to let contracts to firms not previously associated with arms production. 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. Method III Fazakerley also continued to produce the rifle for foreign contracts after the war. Weight fully loaded with sling was eight pounds even and overall length a handy 39.5 inches. 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 0000001961 00000 n Barrel is 24 inch, five groove 1:10 right hand rifling. The example shown is marked M47C for BSA Shirley and is also browned. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. xb```b``^X,{%NIt#@4qz6lR9A!}klL61M?&`8p8feD'J 5'J1i&u K08|uN1+|^ T 5O.8,uM^rJV`[X;%!..@ ;~]m2G%Ey,' XtnxQc9!Lm1_h Mid Band - This fabricated example is marked for S126 (C.E. II* its characteristic stepped join between blade and socket. Date of Manuf: .303 isn't any different that anything else. The Savage-Stevens Co. of Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts, made approximately 1.25million No. Prince-Smith used four different markings: Howard & Bullough Co. of Accrington, Lancashire, was one of the smaller makers of the No. The rifle's two-piece stock and 10-round magazine are two of its most distinctive features. No4 rifles were given a starting number that may be used to identify manufacturers, but again there was no set serial blocks. Canadian Arsenals produced a run of approximately 5,000 No. 4Mk. 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