IV[60] from 1921 onwards. 4 Mk I* rifles that were brought up to Mk 2 standard were re-designated No. 2 Mk. Best to get an appraisal though, and like all things, firearms values fluctuate, more so here in Canada lately. The demand of new ENFIELD SMLE MARK 3 rifle's has risen 2 units over the past 12 months. Grizzley1 Registered Joined Aug 31, 2014 A further likely consideration was the difficulty of obtaining replacement ammunition in the event of the rifle's theft or the carrier's desertion. The bolt head is released by a spring catch on the No4 Mk1 and Mk2, but by a cut-out on the bolt track on No4 Mk1* made by Savage and Long Branch. 1 Mk III or III*, with the original MLE and LEC becoming obsolete along with the earlier SMLE models. [99], 'Khyber Pass Copies', as they are known, tend to be copied exactly from a 'master' rifle, which may itself be a Khyber Pass Copy, markings and all, which is why it's not uncommon to see Khyber Pass rifles with the 'N' in 'Enfield' reversed, amongst other things. The whole nine yards including refinish to produce what would in effect be a brand new rifle.. Any idea? Right Handed or Ambidextrous. I, Mk. The Arsenal Rifles Lee Enfield No.4 mk1 identification. 123 Main Street Anywhere City, USA 55555 Phone: (555) 555-5555 Email Map & Directions Hours of Operation Follow Us On Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Google+ Pinterest RSS Feeds Blog Posts, Gallery Images, Forum Topics Login Email: Password: Remember Me Forgot Password? I (T) and No. Only SMLE Mk III* rifles are known to have been assembled under this program. [97] Magazine supply/importation (M14 and AK 10 single stack mag) whilst legal in Australia, it has been spasmodically curtailed by Australian Federal Customs (for more information, see Gun politics in Australia). Thanks for all you answers. Where are the serial numbers on a Lee Enfield? I rifles were made for Trials. Greece: Used by Hellenic armed forces during World War II and post-World War II period. The rifle's two-piece stock and 10-round magazine are two of its most distinctive features. Truth be known about Enfield serial numbers is . (Thats why I prefer people to list their location). TonyE R.I.P. Serial numbers are found on the inside right, front of the body while.303 conversion numbers used the left side. 4 Mark I would be adopted in 1941 and serve until 1952, until replaced by the M1 Garand. The new rifle also incorporated a charger loading system,[24] another innovation borrowed from the Mauser rifle'[25] and is notably different from the fixed 'bridge' that later became the standard, being a charger clip (stripper clip) guide on the face of the bolt head. Often he would be given a batch of rifles to refurb. De ransel op de rug deel 2. It retains the 10 round box detachable magazine, however the largest change to the rifle . 4 variant, a 'battle sight' was developed that allowed for two set distances of 300 yards and 600 yards to be quickly deployed and was cheaper to produce than the 'ladder sight'. All 7 of my Lee Enfields (2 SMLE No. [64], After the Second World War, the Rifle, No. 4 Mk I* rifles are all stamped 'US PROPERTY'. Markings on Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk 1* Bryan Brown Dec 2, 1996, 12:00:00 AM to Among the markings on the No. The Birmingham Small Arms Company Limited, Small Arms Limited and later, Canadian Arsenals Limited, Spelling errors in the markings; as noted the most common of which is a reversed 'N' in 'Enfield'), V.R. This feature was removed on the Mk III* rifle. Manufactured until at least the 1980s and continues to produce a sporting rifle based on the MkIII* action. All SNs appear to be matching but the original serial was crossed out and reserialized most likely when it reentered service during WWII. 4s and a No. [44] With the introduction of the No. Serial number- 37978. Peek! It was then decided that the limit of the effective range was a more realistic proposition at 800 m. The Ishapore 2A and 2A1 rifles are often incorrectly described as '.308 conversions'. Rifles so marked were assembled using parts from various other manufacturers, as part of a scheme during the First World War to boost rifle production in the UK. In the 1920s, a series of experiments resulting in design changes were carried out to help with these problems, reducing the number of complex parts and refining manufacturing processes. 950.00 . [16] To further facilitate rapid aimed fire the rifle can be cycled by most riflemen without loss of sight picture. The Ekins Automatic Rifle was one of the numerous attempts to convert a LeeEnfield SMLE to an automatic rifle. The L59A1 arose from British government concerns over the vulnerability of Army Cadet Force and school Combined Cadet Forces' (CCF) stocks of small arms to theft by terrorists, in particular the Irish Republican Army following raids on CCF armouries in the 1950s and 1960s. There were more than 317,000 Mk I MLE rifles produced and nearly 600,000 Mk I* MLE rifles. The serial number and the year of manufacture were marked on the receiver ring of the weapon. 5 Mk I (the 'Jungle Carbine'). 5 was first issued to the British 1st Airborne Division and used during their liberation of Denmark and Norway in 1945. 9 blade bayonets were issued for use with the No. None of these is known to have been successful,[71] though some owners have adapted 3-round magazines for Savage and Stevens shotguns to function in a converted SMLE shotgun, or even placing such a magazine inside a gutted SMLE magazine. Advertisements. A new bayonet was designed to go with the rifle: a spike bayonet, which was essentially a steel rod with a sharp point and was nicknamed 'pigsticker' by soldiers. Most of these were 1931 and 1933 dated No. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force). Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. 303 enfield rifle tha has a serial number of 42973 and ENGLAND. 0 Location:London SW19 Interests:British military Small Arms and ammunition. 3s and Mk. Dated 1953 believed is 'Irish Contract Rifle' lot, but serial number was supplied to British Army. 4 Mk. Cannot find any broad arrows. L42A1 sniper rifle chambered in 7.6251mm NATO. As far as civilian rifles are concerned, some manufacturers have their own dating systems, with, for example, prefixes or suffixes to serial numbers providing that information. Again Big B, you have a very collectable and sought after rifle and in pristine condition would fetch a handsome sum of money. Standard Mk VII .303 inch cartridge for LeeEnfield rifle. 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. RFI stands for 'Rifle Factory, Ishapore', denoting a rifle made after the Partition of India in 1947. Some rifles (such as LongBranch) had very finely marked serial numbers done with an engraving pen on the receiver wall. Charlie Wilson's War: The Extraordinary Story of the Largest Covert Operation in History, George Crile, 2003, Grove/Atlantic. The Lee-Enfield No. Israeli female soldiers equipped with the SMLE Mk III during the 1948 ArabIsraeli War. Volley Sights Arabic butt disc marked ( Ottoman Empire captured) This has come out of the 'Hans Gnter Collection' 890.00. No4 serial numbers too. Thailand: (the contract was concluded on 10 December 1920 when the king received shipment of 10,000 rifles.). The products were marketed under alliterative names e.g. The No. That is. if the 1942 denotes year. 4 rifle as well. They were supplied to the UK under the Lend-Lease programme during the Second World War. Truth be known about Enfield serial numbers is simply, the serial number was used more for production counting than any other reason. Who used the Lee-Enfield 303? The No. ), Rhineland Arms produces .45 ACP conversion kits for the LeeEnfield action using M1911 pistol magazines.[113]. A_square, I thought that at first as well, but that last number looks open at the top to me. Enfield from 19221924, with a total production of roughly 20,000 rifles, all of which marked with a 'V'. I myself could not even hazard a guess on a price. 409 Savage Lee Enfield Today I was gifted a family gun I saw once in the early 1960's. It was carried by a man who introduced me to deer hunting. During the 1960s, the British Government and the Ministry of Defence converted a number of LeeEnfield No. In Canada the .303' and .22' models are being phased out [2016]. The SMLE Mk V (later Rifle No. I assume it's a Canadian longbrance, but I am a bit confused as a web post puts this serial number around 1950? I'm making it a sticky for your reference: http://home.earthlink.net/~smithkaia8/theenfieldlists/ yockey5 15K 2 4 Mk I, chambered in the same .303 . Israel: used during the first few years of independence. Small numbers of LeeEnfield rifles were built as, or converted to, experimental automatic loading systems, such as the British Howell and South African Rieder and the best-known of which was the Charlton Automatic Rifle, designed by a New Zealander, Philip Charlton in 1941 to act as a substitute for the Bren and Lewis gun light machine guns which were in chronically short supply at the time. [20] Many LECs (and LMCs in smaller numbers) were converted to special patterns, namely the New Zealand Carbine and the Royal Irish Constabulary Carbine, or NZ and RIC carbines, respectively. . [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. 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. [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. If it has the cutout toward the barrel knox,after 1942. good point on the longbranch but the maltby not so much , interesting thought line englishman - i know peter has been a wealth of knowledge and much life experience. Discuss all aspects of firearm ownership Discuss anti-gun legislation Buy, sell, and trade in the classified section Chat with Local gun shops, ranges, trainers & other businesses 2s Modified to Mk. The receiver-mounted rear sights and magazine cutoff were also present and 1,025 units were produced in the 1930 period.[38]. It looks more of a case of someone trying to make it out to be something it is not. . 5 Mk. The SN is L6604XSAW. These conversions were prompted by firearms legislation that made possession of a rifle chambered in a military cartridge both difficult and expensive. The rifle became known simply as the 'three-oh-three'. [40] Towards the end of the Second World War, a bladed bayonet was developed, originally intended for use with the Sten gunbut sharing the same mount as the No. [14] The design of the handguards and the magazine were also improved, and the chamber was adapted to fire the new Mk VII High Velocity spitzer .303 ammunition. With an S prefix, this was about the 196,800th rifle produced by RSAF Enfield in 1916. Indian police officers carrying SMLE Mk III* and Ishapore 2A1 rifles were a familiar sight throughout railway stations in India after Mumbai train bombings of 2006 and the November 2008 Mumbai attacks. In British service, the No. Along with this will be the model designation, and below this, the serial number. [12] Although officially replaced in the UK with the L1A1 SLR in 1957, it remained in widespread British service until the early/mid-1960s and the 7.62 mmL42A1 sniper variant remained in service until the 1990s. Dave91 Apr 25, 2010 The #1 community for Gun Owners of the Northeast Member Benefits: No ad networks! 7, Rifle, No. Norway: Received from Allied airdrops to the resistance during WW2 and given by Britain to the Norwegian Brigade during the occupation of Germany in 1947. The resulting weapon, designed by W.G. 1 Enfield rifle was adopted by the United Kingdom in 1941. That needs inspecting for proper fit at the recoil lugs. 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. Brabantia Nostra. 1 Mk. Yes, I know, I should get out more! 1930 (trials only; 1,025 produced and leftover parts assembled into rifles early in WWII), 1931present (2,500 trials examples produced in the 1930s, then mass production from mid-1941 onwards). The used value of an ENFIELD SMLE MARK 3 rifle has risen $89.20 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $625.64 . 1 Mk V is the rear aperture sight. Returned to Britain in 1952 in exchange for P-17 rifles. The trigger guards is marked: DF The wood just above the signt is marked: DR Rifle has the serial number 8832. Most bolts were copper plated for identification. [29], The inability of the principal manufacturers (RSAF Enfield, The Birmingham Small Arms Company Limited and London Small Arms Co. Ltd) to meet military production demands, led to the development of the 'peddled scheme', which contracted out the production of whole rifles and rifle components to several shell companies. The British probably used helical locking lugs to allow for chambering imperfect or dirty ammunition and that the closing cam action is distributed over the entire mating faces of both bolt and receiver lugs. It was the British Army's standard rifle from its official adoption in 1895 until 1957. [84] The appearance of the L8 series rifles were no different from the original No. Matching serial numbers. A super nice example exhibiting many L over B marked parts and early features - low side fore wood and rounded cocking piece. RSAF ENFIELD CONVERSIONS 1941 - 1942 - The first batch of conversions. [10][11] The WWI versions are often referred to as the 'SMLE', which is short for the common 'Short Magazine LeeEnfield' variant. 32 3.5 telescopic sight. Japan: Captured from British Army during World War II. In Iraq and Egypt, the LeeEnfield was replaced by the Kalashnikov as the standard issue rifle in the Armed Forces by the late 1950s, and in Police Forces by the late 1970s.In the UK, the single-shot .22 calibre Rifle No. The Australian military were not permitted to manufacture the No. with lettered prefixes. The Commando units of the British military requested a suppressed rifle for killing sentries, guard dogs and other clandestine operational uses during the Second World War. 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. Attachments DSCF2312.jpg 154 KB Views: 1,217 DSCF2313.jpg 63.7 KB Views: 775 These stand for 'Standard Small Arms' and 'National Rifle Factory', respectively. It was published in 2007, available now from Aust., N.Z., US and UK distributors. ISBN0-949749-37-0. British India: In service with British Indian Army throughout First and Second World Wars. The No. The original bolt would be proofed to 18 ton's per square inch of pressure. When Japan entered the war in 1941, New Zealand found itself lacking the light machine guns that would be required for local defence should Japan choose to invade, and so the New Zealand Government funded the development of self-loading conversions for the LeeEnfield rifle. II in 1943 and finally the Mk. 32 and its bracket (mount) were matched and serial numbered to a specific rifle.[54]. RFI, in India, converted a large number of MkIII rifles to single shot muskets, chambered for the .410 Indian Musket cartridge. This means Royal Ordance Factory Fazakerly, Factory Through Repair, 1949. [40] Unlike the SMLE, that had a nose cap, the No 4 LeeEnfield barrel protruded from the end of the forestock. I A (a transitional model), Mk. the bolt was replaced. No. #9. Also the number on the receiver has been ground off. Thanks to inter-war development, an improved and simplified design was waiting in the wings, and the No. Lee Enfield Serial Number Database The Number 4 Rifle had a peep sight at the rear of the receiver, and the barrel extends about 3 inches from the front of the forestock. 4 rifle was further simplified for mass-production with the creation of the No. [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. [96] AIA also offered the AIA M10-A1 rifle, a Jungle Carbine-styled version chambered in 7.6239mm Russian, which uses AK-47 magazines. Solomon Islands: used by the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force. [28] It was produced in very limited numbers and an experimental folding stock version was made. Vietnam: Vit Minh captured LeeEnfields from French forces. [36] Many Mk III and III* rifles were converted to .22 rimfire calibre training rifles, and designated Rifle No. 5 Mk I was popular with soldiers owing to its light weight, portability and shorter length than a standard LeeEnfield rifle. The shorter length was controversial at the time: many Rifle Association members and gunsmiths were concerned that the shorter barrel would not be as accurate as the longer MLE barrels, that the recoil would be much greater, and the sighting radius would be too short. Some were later modified with special adaptors to enable magazine loading. In Jordan, the LeeEnfield was in use with the Police and Gendarmerie until 1971, and with the Armed Forces until 1965. 4 Mk I used to develop the No. (Victoria Regina) cyphers dated after 1901; Queen Victoria died in 1901, so any rifles made after 1901 should be stamped 'E.R' (. The same six serials were used on the six rifles, but not necessarily applied to the exact same ones. [14] LeeEnfield rifles are used by reserve forces and police forces in many Commonwealth countries, including Malawi. 4 Mk 1 rifles so upgraded were re-designated No. [53] These rifles were designated as the No. [35], In 1926, the British Army changed their nomenclature; the SMLE became known as the Rifle No. It was a simplified version of the Short, Magazine, Lee-Enfield rifle that served the Empire so well in the first unpleasantness. AN ENFIELD SMLE MARK 3 rifle is currently worth an average price of $625.64 used . 4 Mk. 4 (T) LE. [85] The L8 series of rifles consisted of L8A1 rifles (converted No.4 Mk2 rifles), L8A2 rifles (converted No.4 Mk1/2 rifles), L8A3 rifles (converted No.4 Mk1/3 rifles), L8A4 rifles (converted No.4 Mk1 rifles), and L8A5 rifles (converted No.4 Mk1* rifles). It is one of 75,000. The No. The left side of the receiver is marked "No.4 Mk2 / UF 55 A17380". Also non macthing bolt is a concern. From 1965 to 1975 (when production is believed to have been discontinued), the sight ranging graduations were changed from 2000 to 800, and the rifle re-designated Rifle 7.62 mm 2A1. 4 Mk I* and No. Short Magazine LeeEnfield Mk I (1903), Swedish Army Museum, Stockholm. Lee Enfield SMLE MKIII * - .303 British $ 799.00 For sale is a Lee-Enfield SMLE MKIII* bolt action rifle in .303 British. Published by Ian D Skennerton, PO Box 80, Labrador 4215, Australia, 2001. 3. RSAF Enfield used 4 digits (other manufacturers used 5 digits) and a letter suffix, repeating every year. 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. Enfield Trials Rifle . 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 (T) and No. . [11] The Lee bolt-action and 10-round magazine capacity enabled a well-trained rifleman to perform the 'mad minute' firing 20 to 30 aimed rounds in 60 seconds, making the LeeEnfield the fastest military bolt-action rifle of the day. [42], Later in the war, the need for a shorter, lighter rifle forced the development of the Rifle, No. III, largely due to its heavier barrel. [14] Soft-point .303 ammunition is widely available for hunting purposes, though the Mark 7 military cartridge design often proves adequate because its tail-heavy design makes the bullet yaw violently and deform after hitting the target.[109][110]. SMLE serial numbers. The Pattern 1907 bayonet consisted of a one-piece steel blade and tang, with a crossguard and pommel made from wrought iron or mild steel, and a wooden grip usually of walnut secured to the tang by two screws. Lee Enfield Rifle Lookup Upgrade T Later 4 Mk. The carbine subsequently was down graded to. . Turkish 857mm conversion of a LeeEnfield captured during World War I. Retrieved from 'https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=LeeEnfield&oldid=901787238', LeeEnfield conversions and training models, Special service LeeEnfields: Commando and automatic models, Models/marks of LeeEnfield rifle and service periods, Australian International Arms No. Over 1,500 conversions were made, including a handful by Electrolux using Lithgow SMLE Mk III* rifles.[79]. The Canadian scopes made by Research Enterprises Limited and were prefixed with a letter C and went through C no. During the recent civil war in Nepal, the government troops were issued LeeEnfield rifles to fight the Maoist rebels, and the Maoists were also armed with SMLE rifles, amongst other weapons. The wristguard markings on a 1918-dated Short Magazine LeeEnfield Mk III* rifle manufactured by the London Small Arms Co. Ltd. [55], Numbers of LeeEnfield rifles were converted to .22 calibre training rifles,[56] in order to teach cadets and new recruits the various aspects of shooting, firearms safety, and marksmanship at a markedly reduced cost per round. 1 Mk V rifles were manufactured solely by R.S.A.F. As a standard-issue infantry rifle, it is still found in service in the armed forces of some Commonwealth nations,[13] notably with the Bangladesh Police, which makes it the second longest-serving military bolt-action rifle still in official service, after the MosinNagant. The year is fake. 4 variants, Katanga: bought for police force but also used by army. Very early production low serial number. 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 . Very collectable in its own right but still not rare. It was unsuitable for general issue and production ceased in 1947, due to an 'inherent fault in the design', often claimed to be a 'wandering zero' and accuracy problems.[47]. I assume its a Canadian longbrance, but I am a bit confused as a web post puts this serial number around 1950? WW1 BSA .303 SMLE dated 1914 British Army Service Rifle. 4 Mk I, because the Lithgow Small Arms Factory was producing the SMLE Mk III. 4 Mk. Rack number?, club inventory number? MAGAZINE LEE RIFLES & CARBINES Lee-Metford Lee-Enfield Note: Charger loaders and conversions are family. United States: Used by units of the American Expeditionary Force attached to British and Australian units during the First World War. Other distinctive features include a nose cap screw was slotted for the width of a coin for easy removal, a safety lever on the left side of the receiver was slightly modified with a unique angular groove pattern, and the two-piece hand guard being extended from the nose cap to the receiver, omitting the barrel mounted leaf sight. The LeeEnfield was the standard issue weapon to rifle companies of the British Army and other Commonwealth nations in both the First and Second World Wars (these Commonwealth nations included Australia, New Zealand, Canada, India and South Africa, among others). The Rieder device could be installed straight away without the use of tools. ), of Toronto, Ontario, produced a run of several thousand survival rifles based on the No. The rear 'battle sight' was ground off to make room to attach the No. Initial production was 1,403 conversions of 19311933 troop trials No. LeeEnfield No. A total of 24992 .303 rifles were in Norwegian inventory at the time. CIA officer Gust Avrakotos later arranged for the Egyptian Ministry of Defence to set up production lines of Enfield .303 ammunition specifically for the conflict. 1 Mk III to the 7.6325mm Mauser pistol cartridge. The Holland & Holland conversions usually have the contractor code 'S51' on the underside of the buttstock. I (T) Serial number 0C820 made by Stevens-Savage as a No. No5 rifles (Jungle Carbines) serial numbers consisted of a sequential 4 digit number starting with 0001 running through to 9999, the numbers were preceded by a letter prefix. Rifle Factory Ishapore of India still manufactures an sporting/hunting rifle chambered in .315 with a LeeEnfield action.[114]. [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. 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. Maybe I will phone some gun shops and see if I can get someone who has a guesstimate. [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]. Anschutz target rifles fall into this category, and their system is given on the page for these rifles. The Australian Army modified 1,612[51] Lithgow SMLE No. Odd that the left side has been scrubbed and no FTR marks. 1s, 4 No. 4 Mk I/2, whilst No. 2 Mk. The Indian conversions were originally chambered for the .410 Indian Musket cartridge, which is based on the .303 British cartridge, and will not chamber the common .410 shotgun cartridge. An Australian experimental version of the No. Ive just purchased a 1942 stamped Lee Enfield rifle which has a number 93L8939. 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). Bangladesh: extensively used during 1971 war. [37] The design was found to be even more complicated and expensive to manufacture than the Mk III and was not developed or issued, beyond a trial production of about 20,000 rifles between 1922 and 1924 at RSAF Enfield.[37]. I rifle as many collectors believe. 4 and No. Italy: post-World War II Italian Army and Navy. (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. 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