4 Mk. [68] Production of this model was 19441946 and a few in 1950 to 1953.[69]. [42] It was produced only in North America, by Small Arms Limited at Long Branch in Canada and Stevens-Savage Firearms in the USA. WW1 BSA .303 SMLE dated 1914 British Army Service Rifle. It was equipped with a No. III* rifles by adding a heavy target barrel, cheek-piece, and a World War I era Pattern 1918 telescope, creating the SMLE No. Armi Sport offers both a defarbed and (believe it or not) what they call a "farbed" version. 1944present (produced 19441947) BSA-Shirley produced 81,329 rifles and ROF Fazakerley 169,807 rifles. A very collectable rifle indeed, but by no means rare. Serial number on barrel is 5349 then on bolt entrance that number. That needs inspecting for proper fit at the recoil lugs. The original bolt would be proofed to 18 ton's per square inch of pressure. MAGAZINE LEE RIFLES & CARBINES Lee-Metford Lee-Enfield Note: Charger loaders and conversions are family. Only SMLE Mk III* rifles are known to have been assembled under this program. They were supplied to the UK under the Lend-Lease programme during the Second World War. The action features helical locking surfaces (the technical term is interrupted threading). Ethiopian Empire: acquired after World War I. Finland: some stored in depots after the Finnish Civil War, Some captured from the Resistance were used by the pro-Nazi French militia Milice franaise, Nazi Germany: some captured No. (The Pattern 1914 became the Rifle No. [40] Unlike the SMLE, that had a nose cap, the No 4 LeeEnfield barrel protruded from the end of the forestock. But here is the thing, that number on that No 4 is stamped in an area where some manufacturers stamped the year it was made. All serial numbers on Savage made No4s have a serial number format which includes a C in it, for. I assume it's a Canadian longbrance, but I am a bit confused as a web post puts this serial number around 1950? Cannot find any broad arrows. 32 3.5 telescopic sight. AN ENFIELD SMLE MARK 3 rifle is currently worth an average price of $625.64 used . 5 Mk. 4 Mk IV. Long before the No. [37] The increased gap resulted in an improved sighting radius, improving sighting accuracy and the aperture improved speed of sighting over various distances. I have a No4 MkI cruciform bayonet made by Singer Sewing Machine. (Victoria Regina) cyphers dated after 1901; Queen Victoria died in 1901, so any rifles made after 1901 should be stamped 'E.R' (. The whole nine yards including refinish to produce what would in effect be a brand new rifle.. VI but had a flat left side and did away with the chequering on the furniture. It has markings of a crown and GR I have a BNP .303 rifle. The Holland & Holland conversions usually have the contractor code 'S51' on the underside of the buttstock. Serial number- 37978. Since formation in 1998, organisations such as the Lee Enfield Rifle Association have assisted in not just preserving rifles in shooting condition (many LeeEnfields are being deactivated and sold as 'wall-hangers' to collectors who do not hold a Firearms Licence in countries where they are required), but holding events and competitions. Numbers and markings on rifles, I find fascinating. [32] The Lithgow Small Arms Factory finally ceased production of the SMLE Mk III* in 1953.[27]. With an S prefix, this was about the 196,800th rifle produced by RSAF Enfield in 1916. (Thats why I prefer people to list their location). Experiments with smokeless powder in the existing LeeMetford cartridge seemed at first to be a simple upgrade, but the greater heat and pressure generated by the new smokeless powder wore away the shallow, rounded, Metford rifling after approximately 6000 rounds. Note that not all FTR rifle were converted. Visits: 75. 4 Mk I* The No. From the late 1940s, legislation in New South Wales, Australia, heavily restricted .303 British calibre (and other 'military calibre') rifles,[72] so large numbers of SMLEs were converted to 'wildcat' calibres such as .303/25, .303/22, .303/270 and the popular 7.754mm round. Are you interested in CNo7 serial numbers as well? 4 Mk 2. LeeEnfield No. 4 Mk 2 with the ladder aperture sight flipped up and 5-round charger. [17] Some straight-pull bolt-action rifles were thought faster, but lacked the simplicity, reliability, and generous magazine capacity of the LeeEnfield. Sterling Armaments of Dagenham, Essex produced a conversion kit comprising a new 7.62mm barrel, magazine, extractor and ejector for commercial sale. [25][27][28][29] The windage adjustment of the rear sight was also dispensed with, and the cocking piece was changed from a round knob to a serrated slab. RFI, in India, converted a large number of MkIII rifles to single shot muskets, chambered for the .410 Indian Musket cartridge. Many surplus LeeEnfield rifles were sold in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States after the Second World War, and a fair number have been 'sporterised', having had the front furniture reduced or removed and a scope fitted so that they resemble a bolt-action sporting rifle. An alternative developed during this period was to be used on the No. In Jordan, the LeeEnfield was in use with the Police and Gendarmerie until 1971, and with the Armed Forces until 1965. A standard (complete) 1942 Longbranch Lee Enfield No4 Mk1* Rifle made for Britain during WW2. . [26], The iconic LeeEnfield rifle, the SMLE Mk III, was introduced on 26 January 1907, along with a Pattern 1907 bayonet and featured a simplified rear sight arrangement and a fixed, rather than a bolt-head-mounted sliding, charger guide. A conversion specification of No.1 rifles to L59A2 Drill Purpose was also prepared but was abandoned due to the greater difficulty of machining involved and the negligible numbers still in the hands of cadet units. BSA Shirley undertook 100 conversions to .22'. Serial numbers tend to be "electro-penciled" onto . II in 1943 and finally the Mk. I've just purchased a 1942 stamped Lee Enfield rifle which has a number 93L8939. 2s Modified to Mk. 4 rifle was heavier than the No. The LeeEnfield rifle is a popular gun for historic rifle enthusiasts and those who find the 10-round magazine, loading by charger clips, and the rapid bolt-action useful for Practical Rifle events. It was the British Army's standard rifle from its official adoption in 1895 until 1957. It should be used only as a general guide. 4 Mk I, Britain had obviously settled on the rear aperture sight prior to WWI, with modifications to the SMLE being tested as early as 1911, as well as later on the No. The L59A1 was a conversion of the No4 Rifle (all Marks) to a Drill Purpose Rifle that was incapable of being restored to a firing configuration. Two crossed swords pointing down with the letters M and O on either side. [70] Commercial gunsmiths in Australia and Britain converted both MkIII and No4 rifles to .410 shotguns. Poland: used by the Polish Armed Forces in the West, Portugal: used by the Portuguese Expeditionary Corps, during the First World War. Austria: used post-war by the Gendarmerie. 1 Mk V is the rear aperture sight. [82] It fired in semi-automatic only and suffered some feeding and extraction problems and, despite meeting accuracy and soundness of design concept, never made it past the prototype stage. These stand for 'Standard Small Arms' and 'National Rifle Factory', respectively. Thanks I don't think the stock is original because I don't see a serial number. [36] Many Mk III and III* rifles were converted to .22 rimfire calibre training rifles, and designated Rifle No. The 7mm Mauser rounds fired from the Mauser Model 1895 rifle had a higher velocity, flatter trajectory and longer range, making them superior on the open country of the South African plains. However, the LeeEnfield was mainly replaced in main-line service in the Pakistani Police in the mid-1980s by the AK 47, in response to increasing proliferation of the Kalashnikov in the black market and civilian use. 4 variants, Katanga: bought for police force but also used by army. The usual suggestion is to look for what is the selling price on gun-broker & take the average of sold ones on there for "fair market value". [52], During the Second World War, standard No. These were converted in late 1941 and into the later part of 1942. Ottoman Empire: Captured rifles, used as reserve weapons. Each No. Serial numbers below 6000 were for civilian sale, serial numbers 6000 and higher were built under contract to the Canadian government. 32 and its bracket (mount) were matched and serial numbered to a specific rifle.[54]. Could it be some other sequential number? Perhaps this is how the 1950s serial got onto a 1942 rifle? 2 Mk. http://www.enfieldcollector.com/serials.html. The rear 'battle sight' was ground off to make room to attach the No. [14] LeeEnfield rifles are used by reserve forces and police forces in many Commonwealth countries, including Malawi. He sent me the serial number but I can't make heads or tails of it. The No. Solomon Islands: used by the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force. you can get the place of original mfgr , as to deployment there are a few markings put on in service that sometimes help but mostly not . By the late 1930s, the need for new rifles grew and the Rifle, No. The No. 5. The accuracy requirement was ability to place 7 of 7 shots in a 5 inches (12.7 cm) circle at 200 yards (183 m) and 6 of 7 shots in a 10 inches (25.4 cm) circle at 400 yards (366 m). 5 Mk. A five-round .22 cal 'Parker-Hiscock' magazine was also developed and in service for a relatively short period during the later period of the First World War, but was subsequently withdrawn from issue due to reliability problems with its quite complicated loading and feeding mechanism. This updated and expanded edition also has a ready model identification chapter and colour plates. The floating barrel increased the accuracy of the rifle by allowing it to vibrate freely and consistently, whereas wooden forends in contact with barrels, if not properly fitted, affected the harmonic vibrations of the barrel. I A (a transitional model), Mk. 4 Mk I, No. [111][112] (For more information see Gun politics in the United Kingdom and Gun politics in Australia. Originally, the concept of a detachable magazine was opposed in some British Army circles, as some feared that the private soldier might be likely to lose the magazine during field campaigns. They are also still seen in the hands of Pakistani and Bangladeshi second-line and police units. Over 1,500 conversions were made, including a handful by Electrolux using Lithgow SMLE Mk III* rifles.[79]. The No. I rifle as many collectors believe. Other Equipment. Volley Sights Arabic butt disc marked ( Ottoman Empire captured) This has come out of the 'Hans Gnter Collection' 890.00. The Birmingham made version reads "1853" over "ENFIELD." Neither one is period correct but besides an early four digit serial number, the lock plate is a quick way to identify a 1st generation Birmingham made Parker Hale. 8 and Rifle, No. For the No. Greece: Used by Hellenic armed forces during World War II and post-World War II period. 2 3 rd Edition, Lee-Enfield No.4 and No. The Royal Canadian Air Force also used these as a survival rifle in the remote parts of Canada. 3) in 1944. I assume its a Canadian longbrance, but I am a bit confused as a web post puts this serial number around 1950? Again, thanks for the help! They are idiots. Thanks for the tips! RSAF Enfield used 4 digits (other manufacturers used 5 digits) and a letter suffix, repeating every year. [14] Top-notch accuracy is difficult to achieve with the LeeEnfield design,[40] as it was intended to be a battle rifle rather than a sharpshooter's weapon,[40] and thus the Enfield is nowadays overshadowed by derivatives of Paul Mauser's design as a target shooting arm. [10], The LeeEnfield rifle was introduced in November 1895 as the .303 calibre, Rifle, Magazine, LeeEnfield,[10] or more commonly Magazine LeeEnfield, or MLE (sometimes spoken as 'emily' instead of M, L, E). The WWII British No.4 MK I* evolved from a long line of Lee-Enfield rifles that were first adopted by the British Army in . This proved fortunate for the LeeEnfield, as wartime demand and the improved Mk VII loading of the .303 round caused it to be retained for service. No4 serial numbers too. The rifles were manufactured by parts outsourcing and were assembled and finished in Australia, chambered in 7.6251mm NATO and fed from modified M14 magazines. [18][19], The LeeEnfield was adapted to fire the .303 British service cartridge, a rimmed, high-powered rifle round. Matching serial numbers. The Original Yesterdays Weapons Lee Enfield - Serial Numbers Moderators: millwright39, PaulM, Amatikulu Share 15 posts 1 2 Next Amatikulu 223 veteran member Aug 17, 2008 #1 The link below is to a web site I created some time ago. Very interesting site about Lee Enfield Rifle Markings. 2 Mk. VIEWS British "Enfield" rifles are some of the most iconic small arms in the world. So as to match critical parts, serial number was also stamped under the rear sight leaf (and fore-ends, nosecaps, bolts, of Lee-Enfields too). I have a No4 MkI cruciform bayonet made by Singer Sewing Machine. Enfield Envoy, a rifle intended for civilian competition target shooting and Enfield Enforcer, a rifle fitted with a Pecar telescopic sight to suit the requirements of police firearms teams. The LeeEnfield series is very popular for service rifle shooting competitions in the UK and Australia due to the prohibitions on the legal ownership of semi-automatic centrefire rifles in Great Britain and restrictions on the legal ownership of semi-automatic centrefire rifles in Australia. It's not stamped all that well so that doesn't help. It was a simplified version of the Short, Magazine, Lee-Enfield rifle that served the Empire so well in the first unpleasantness. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force). [14][106] As of 2012, LeeEnfield rifles (along with MosinNagants) are still being used by the Taliban insurgents against NATO/Allied forces in Afghanistan.[91]. Rifle & Carbine Serial Number Log. II and Mk. 4 (T) LE. (HT standing for 'Heavy Barrel, Telescopic Sight),[14] which saw service in the Second World War, Korea, and Malaya and was used for Sniper Training through to the late 1970s. [14] LeeEnfield rifles are still popular in the region, despite the presence and ready availability of more modern weapons such as the SKS-45, the AKM, the Chinese Type 56 assault rifle, and the AK-74. Indian Merchant Service who died 30/12/1915 BOMBAY 1914-1918 MEMORIAL, MUMBAI India. RFI stands for 'Rifle Factory, Ishapore', denoting a rifle made after the Partition of India in 1947. A plug was welded in place forward of the chamber, and a window was cut in the side of the barrel. 4s. [44] The L42A1 sniper rifle continued as the British Army's standard sniper weapon being phased out by 1993, and replaced by Accuracy International's L96. 5 Mk I was popular with soldiers owing to its light weight, portability and shorter length than a standard LeeEnfield rifle. What should I mark down for insurance value? good idea, I will have. . Such rifles would have 5-digit serial numbers with either an "E" or an "F" serial number prefix, and the serial number would be stamped on the rear of the bolt handle and on the bottom of the fore-end, as well as on the receiver ring. 303 enfield rifle tha has a serial number of 42973 and ENGLAND. 83L3414 1945, No4Mk1*,CDN MkIII sight, non-FTR, Steel Buttplate, Grooved, un-serialed stock, Lower 1945 serial number than currently listed in your survey. Then, the work was assigned to Holland & Holland, the famous British sporting gun manufacturers, which converted about 23,000 No. 3. 1s, 4 No. 5) have serial numbers stamped on the rear face of the bolt handle with no indication of any numbers having been stamped or struck out on the bottom of their bolt handles. Lee-Enfield No 4 Mk 2, .303 British. If it's a 1942,it will more likely then not,have the rear release tab for the bolt. The Arsenal Rifles Lee Enfield No.4 mk1 identification. De Lisle, was effectively an SMLE Mk III* receiver redesigned to take a .45 ACP cartridge and associated magazine, with a barrel from a Thompson submachine gun and an integrated suppressor. I introduced in 1942, the Mk. thats what I thought. [35], In 1926, the British Army changed their nomenclature; the SMLE became known as the Rifle No. British India: In service with British Indian Army throughout First and Second World Wars. 4 action was similar to the Mk VI, but stronger and most importantly, easier to mass-produce. All SNs appear to be matching but the original serial was crossed out and reserialized most likely when it reentered service during WWII. 1 Mk VI also introduced a heavier 'floating barrel' that was independent of the forearm, allowing the barrel to expand and contract without contacting the forearm and interfering with the 'zero', the correlation between the alignment of the barrel and the sights. [29] Rifles with some or all of these features present are found, as the changes were implemented at different times in different factories and as stocks of existing parts were used. 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. 4 Mk I was officially adopted in 1941. [107] LeeEnfield rifles have also been seen in the hands of both the Naxalites and the Indian police in the ongoing Maoist insurgency in rural India. 1 Mk III to the 7.6325mm Mauser pistol cartridge. Unmodified muskets require handloading of ammunition, as the .410 Indian Musket cartridge was not commercially distributed and does not appear to have been manufactured since the 1950s. 4 Mark I would be adopted in 1941 and serve until 1952, until replaced by the M1 Garand. Khyber Pass Copies can be recognised by a number of factors, notably: British company Armalon Ltd[101] developed a number of rifles based on the Lee Enfield No 4. Recently acquired a Lee Enfield Mark4 1/2.303 ser # 52Y20xxx in good condition, & a early Lee Enfield SMLE.303, ser# 21xxx, Does Anyone Know the.

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