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Singer and other producers (Savage has been observed). The left side of the receiver is marked "NO 4 MK 1*". The maker is unknown, but is believed to be Belgian. 4 socket bayonets produced. 0000002206 00000 n
Popularly known as the "Victory Plastics" scabbard, it was unique in design compared to all other No. Serial number observations suggest about 7,000 were made. 4Mk. 4 MK. II was otherwise identical to the Mk. The rod of this example is marked S7, indicating manufacture by subcontractor Auto Engineering Ltd. of Croydon. Surplus Lee-Enfield spike bayonet with scabbard/sheath. The frog measures 4.875in. 0000004719 00000 n
mark) on a scopeless 1944 BSA. 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). Based on a 1944 Maltby rifle. BSA experienced a third level of maker coding change - each of its factories were given an "A,B,C" location definition. 4 Mk. 4Mk. The new model became the Magazine, Lee Enfield Mk1 or MLE Mk1 in 1895. III sniper rifle and Enfield No. 4 bayonets. So usually to get the old barrel off I cut a groove relief just forward of the receiver to relieve the pressure. The Lee-Enfield series of rifles is one of the most successful bolt-action rifles of all time. 4 spike bayonets used by Turkey. 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. Westland of Croyden - an alternative to their "C.E.W. 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. Don(B3)RAOC Primary Pack. $6.50 + $5.05 shipping. 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. As interest in replacing the No. 772 0 obj<>stream
Quantity: 2 ea. This example was reworked post-War following the change from Roman to Arabic numbering. I and some Prince-Smith examples exhibiting rough tool marks. WIth the No4T there are still a couple of ways to do this - long length of either sling forward or rearward - depending on your stature and preference for adjustment. 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. Some DP markings on non load bearing parts. 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. Very good 5 groove barrel. Scabbard (frog stud): "Bg" over Crown-JF proofmark. The markings were different for the different manufacturers and time periods, but they are all well documented in various books. I'm currently working on restoring a New Zealand, a Canadian and a German/Greek Enfield. The finish varies considerably between manufacturers, with Baird bayonets approaching the excellent finish of the No. be forewarned, Spike Fever is contagious! These were supplied to the British under the Lend-Lease Act. 4 MK 1 and retained its original chambering in .303 British. 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. The "circle-PSK" marking is somewhat of a mystery and is seldom encountered. Spike: C-Broad Arrow acceptance mark (electropenciled). Here's a picture of a maltby 1943 with a similar 'M' as yours, before the 1943: A specific chapter in the new 'Lee-Enfield Rifles' update of the 1992 'Lee-Enfield Story' is devoted to Serial Numbers. 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. There is no US PROPERTY stamped into the top angle of the receiver as well. 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. It was thought that these may have been used by Australian units serving alongside the British Army, however, Australian issue of these bayonets has not been confirmed. Method: 1 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. 30,000 rod forgings. 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. . As the war drew to a close the field feedback resulted in a prototype webbing target style sling being trialed (made by MECo). Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. A redesign of the Lee-Metford (adopted by the British Army in 1888), the Lee-Enfield superseded the earlier . I. lightly-struck "s" Cure Date: long by 1.75in. Here, he explains their advantages and disadvantagesand how to use them safely. There are fewer finer rifles that are a pleasure to own, enjoy and shoot than the peacetime made Lee Enfield No4 Mk2. Beechwood was used on some of the later war specimens and was extensively used on the rifles that were refurbished in the factories. Specs: Savage Enfield No.4 MK1* Barrel Length: 25" Overall Length: 44.5" Caliber: .303 British Weight: 9lbs Capacity: 10 rounds Price: $600 to $1200 Ratings (out of five stars): Reliability: * * * * * It wasn't made by the French. The rifle was a No. III was declared obsolete in 1946. Then after the lessons and material losses of the BEF in Europe, the No4T was hurried into existence and the 1907 USA leather slings were applied to it as standard equipment. Savage rear micrometer sights have some unique machining features in the battle peep - which will be missing on the T format versions. 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. But it also has a the LB and a Canadian broad arrow so I'm just a little confused thanks for any help. This example came in a modified Turkish belt frog. 4 Mk. The only maker was the Singer Manufacturing Co. (the famous sewing machine people), at their Clydebank, Scotland plant. 4 Mk. 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). Bayonet 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). 210.00. II bayonets packaged in a cardboard carton. They would apply this mark to th butt heel - running along the axis of the rifle - red with the muzzle on the left. Even the spring plunger is a stamping. J'aime Je n'aime pas : Lee Enfield No4 Mk1 vs Armes modernes en .308 : Page 1 sur 1: Sujets similaires. There are almost 2 years of rifle production that did not receive this triangular sling swivel at the factory and would have it added in service - especially prolonged Cold War British service - it is still possible to encounter a rifle that was an early discharge / loss that never received the triangular swivel update. Savage-made bayonets are much cruder forgings than those made by either Singer or Long Branch. The period of manufacture is believed to be late-1940s or early-1950s. Canadian Arsenals, Ltd. was the post-war successor to Long Branch. Since the Government arms factories were already running at capacity producing rifles and machine guns, private contracts were let for bayonet production. The securing tab retained the No. The factory eventually went on to produce cylinder heads for Davey-Paxman landing craft engines. Where did the replacement Micrometer sights come from? 4Mk. You must be rich. Here are 2 genuine early, It has been observed that only on No4T rifles, there can be found an, In the expert write ups, there is reference to the H&H contract use of an, Get email offers & the latest news from ArtioZen. With the bayonet fixed, the helve was used to probe for land mines. %%EOF
Inspection marks on the receiver ring. British No4 rifles were set up with a 5 digit serial number system with 1XXXX being allotted to Maltby, 2XXXX Fazakerley, 3XXXX BSA Shirley. Four mouthpiece materials have been documented: Zinc Alloy (Mazak), Steel, Aluminum, and brass. (pictured at left) It has a tapered steel body with a ball finial. 4 Mk 1* (T) rifle in .303 British made by Savage in 1942. The final result in March 1944 became the No. 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. 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. Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. This example was manufactured post-War for Belgium. No4 mk1 is stamped on the side of the reciever. This PSK No. I will continue to add additional variants as I acquire additional pieces. Singer produced 1,141,782 No. was a firm called Princess Silk Shades, who made webbing during the War. 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 . Batch No: Those who live by the sword get shot. Although troops often resorted to more expedient means of modifying frogs to retain No. 4Mk. 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. III (substitute) scabbard with parallel sides and oval frog stud. So they languished deep in the Weedon bunkers. (45mm.) The Indians did us no favors scrubbing & remarking as they did. 1* is functionally the same as the Mk.1, but various changes were made in the design to make the manufacturing process faster. The new rifle was well regarded by the troops receiving them. Fully functional barrel, receiver in 7.62 x 51 NATO. The stock was made by . 4 scabbards, the Securing Tab remained in British Army stores until the mid-1970s. This symbol is similar to the Australian Defence Dept. This "last-ditch" SMLE was manufactured in 1943, and it has all the signs of a wartime firearm made in the throws of desperation. Israeli domestic made scope brackets are unique. III was the final, and crudest, form of the No. 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. 4 rifles and bayonets after Belgium was liberated in September 1944. After wrapping the point, this bayonet would have been oiled and sealed in clear plastic. These included a number of folding bayonets intended to remain fixed to the rifle. Following World War II, Fazakerley was the only factory that continued manufacturing the Enfield No. wide at the extremes. (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. I, with the bayonet and socket one solid forging. Most examples observed are of USA or Canadian manufacture. 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. I sniper variants. British No4 rifles were set up with a 5 digit serial number system with 1XXXX being allotted to Maltby, 2XXXX Fazakerley, 3XXXX BSA Shirley. The No. 0000002978 00000 n
I'll shoot some pictures of mine this weekend if you want. Singer continued using a similar markings, as used on the Mk. I've looked all over the internet and I can't find any info. Interesting feedback, here are all other markings that I can find. 4 rifle into at least the 1960s. Manufacturers in North America did not use Dispersal Codes. Forging subcontractor marks tend to be very deeply struck. 4 (T) Sniper Rifle, All About The Wofford College Rifle Team | An NRA Shooting Sports Journal, 7 Tactical Lever-Action Rifles Available In 2023 | An Official Journal Of The NRA, New: American Tactical Black Creek Labs MRX Bronco Rifle | An NRA Shooting Sports Journal, Remington Returns: The Revival Of An Ammunition Giant, Westley Richards: Bespoke Craftsmanship With Timeless Appeal, Henry Supports Fallen Firefighters Foundation, Favorite Firearms: A Reminder Of Dad | Mossberg 26B, The Keefe Report: True Velocity's Leap | An Official Journal Of The NRA, The Keefe Report: On The Range With An American Hero | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Trust But Verify: Function-Checking Your Guns | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Reading A Rifle: The Story Of One Mosin-Nagant | An Official Journal Of The NRA, WATCH: 2022 National Sporting Clays Championship | An NRA Shooting Sports Journal, WATCH: Colt Python Revolver History | An NRA Shooting Sports Journal, I Have This Old Gun: Maynard Carbine | An Official Journal Of The NRA, I Have This Old Gun: Winchester Model 12 Riot Gun | An Official Journal Of The NRA, I Have This Old Gun: Remington Model 51 | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Armed Citizen protected by Smith & Wesson, The Armed Citizen Feb. 24, 2023 | An Official Journal Of The NRA, BEAR Arms: Making The Switch From Gun Owner to Armed Citizen | An Official Journal Of The NRA, NRA Women | The Armed Citizen February 17, 2023, NRA Women | The Armed Citizen February 10, 2023, Recipe: Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Pheasant | An Official Journal Of The NRA, NRA Hunters' Leadership Forum | Freedom Hunters: Giving Back to Americas Veterans through Hunting and the Great Outdoors, Beretta's U22 Neos: A Legacy Gun Not Forgotten | An Official Journal Of The NRA, NRA Hunters' Leadership Forum | Get Tickets for the NRA Shows Annual Celebration of Hunting, April 13, Hardware: SIG Sauer P320-XTEN | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Rifleman Review: Smith & Wesson M&P12 | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Review: Ruger 10/22 Compact | An NRA Shooting Sports Journal, Rifleman Review: Taurus G3X | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Video Review: Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 4.5 OSP in 10mm Auto | NRA Family, Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 4.5 OSP In 10 mm Auto, Video Review: KelTec P15 Semi-Auto Pistol | NRA Family, Video Review: Savage Stance Pistol | NRA Family, Preview: Leupold 2-10X 30 mm Mark 5HD Riflescope | An Official Journal Of The NRA, NRA Women | New for 2022: 20-Gauge Beretta A400 Xtreme Plus, Preview: Springfield Armory 1911 DS Double-Stack 9 mm Pistol Lineup | An NRA Shooting Sports Journal, Find More Great NRA Publications Perfect For Every Interest, Discover Everything That The NRA Has To Offer. 0000002861 00000 n
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. Upon firing the wood instantly fractured and burns resulted, and although serious injury was possible, the owner was lucky this time. These rifles have not been available in original condition for decades. Not too mention it looks better with the walnut furniture over the birch. 4 Mk. 5,949. Vanden Plas (Eng) 1923 Ltd. of Kingsbury Rd., London produced approximately 950,000 Mk. Socket (right): BRITISH or CANADIAN WWII ENFIELD SLING or BREN used cond. The No4 Mk1 (T) rifles are pretty easy to verify as they were marked clearly on the wrist band, action and scope mounts. In correspondence, Anthony Carter indicated that Brades was the maker of many of the entrenching tools. I picked this Enfield up for 250$. 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. xb```b``^X,{%NIt#@4qz6lR9A!}klL61M?&`8p8feD'J 5'J1i&u K08|uN1+|^ T 5O.8,uM^rJV`[X;%!..@ ;~]m2G%Ey,' XtnxQc9!Lm1_h 4 Mk. The 2ndNZEF fought in the North African and European Theatres as part of the British 8th Army. . 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. No idea what it means on a No.4. I (T) and No. Many, but not all, maker and subcontractor marks are illustrated. I will have to check through Skennerton tonight. Anyone got a pic of that area on a Long Branch? This example has a much finer finish on the socket than other No. Four firms produced the No. 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. Sujets similaires Many of these countries had No4Ts as well. It has been consistently observed but no reason or original documentation found to support it. Other Components - By studying the few untouched (scopeless) No4Ts we can see which other No4T components came from other supplies to the BSA factory from 1941 to 1945. I was beautifully made, with its distinctive cruciform blade. The No. With the exception of Russia, socket bayonets had long gone out of fashion in modern armies. The tooling is rough, the bayonet is little more than a . UKSkennerton's Arms and Militaria Press. Our Price: 9.99: No4 Mk1 sight. 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. Prior to their creation a variety of WWI sniper rifles were in use. 4 Mk I Long Branch aperture sights In 1926, the British Army changed its nomenclature; the SMLE became known as the Rifle No. It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice! $40.59. The real loop is similarly for adjusting tautness from the biceps to the butt sling of the rifle when in the firing shoulder "pocket". We specialize in all military surplus weapons from AK-47s, AR-15s, Mausers, CETME, Enfields, UZIs, and much more! This updated and expanded edition also has a ready model identification chapter and colour plates. This means Royal Ordance Factory Fazakerly, Factory Through Repair, 1949. 4 spike bayonet. Lot of 4 Vintage Tin Halloween Noisemakers. I rifle, the No. II* bayonets have been observed with an arrow over "D" marking on the front of the socket. Mar 09 Bodnar's Auction Sales. With Hitler's war machine on the move, the British needed an accurate, mass-production rifle. N56 (not pictured). Five distinctly different markings were used (all are pictured at left): Lucas marked the bayonets with M158 on the top of the socket. Free shipping for many products! The Short, Magazine Lee Enfield (SMLE) delivered sterling service from the mud of Flanders to the farthest reaches of the Empire. Lee Enfield books by Ian Skennerton - Ideal reference information Buy Now Of other interest - Wood and other Metal marks / stamps. II bayonets from 19421944. & S. Ltd." = Fred Fisher & Sons Ltd. "JW (S) Ltd." = John Wilson Ltd., Sheffield, "TRM.1", "TRM.2", and "TRM 3" = Tinsley Rolling Mills Co. Ltd. of Sheffield. on Oct 26, 2019. . 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. 0000003043 00000 n
How to Use Classifieds - PLEASE READ FIRST ! VNS mark represents "Viners Ltd. Sheffield, England" a subcontractor of Enfield parts. You're probably going to have to "infer" its origins from things like proof marks. When the No4T was conceived the cheek piece was transferred / continued. 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. The No. 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. The metal components of the early examples were oil blackened, making a durable dull black finish. Description: Bayonet Savage was the only other maker to follow Singer's pattern of marking the spring plunger. Post They did not add the serial number of the rifle to the second butt stock edge, nor the S51 mark to the wrist - this Hollands work is not recognized as required for continued service in those parts. The No. 3 MK. The Savage-Stevens Co. of Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts, made approximately 1.25million No. Some of these rifles seemed to have laid in stores until the end of the war and then they and and the remains of the BSA marks were furiously converted to "T" status by H&H while the contract lasted. Apr 25, 2010 #2 Threeband The M1 Does My Talking Be sure to check out our gun classifieds where you can buy, sell or trade your gear. My thought is its a Savage No4 Mk1* lend lease made in 1942, It has the ( S ) markings and machine marks, The receiver, barrel, bolt, magazine and stock all have the same Indian furbished serial numbers and the savage markings. 2 mm. 1 Mk. Decades of experience with handguns and holsters have given the author some excellent insights into the most popular designs. Milled micrometer iron sight. No. 0000001961 00000 n
No4 rifles were given a starting number that may be used to identify manufacturers, but again there was no set serial blocks. The Original Condition rifles are in good turn in condition. P.S.K. Apart from the markings as stated above, you should take note of the woodwork. PS over K inside a circle (pictured at left) I bayonet was a throwback. he! The Government assigned each manufacturer a Dispersal Code to use in lieu of their trademark. This lowered costs and allowed manufacture by subcontractors. Recent research by Graham Priest determined that "TRM.1", "TRM.2", and "TRM 3" identify the Tinsley Rolling Mills Co. Ltd. of Sheffield. The No. The bolt heads are marked 0, 1, 2, or 3. $15.50. 4 Mark I rifle was adopted on Nov. 15, 1939. 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. In 1943, Prince-Smith was assigned the dispersal code N56. Piece of cake rebarreling the old No4. 1 Mk3 mark III SMLE No4 Mk1 1917 British Parts Lot S at the best online prices at eBay! 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. Some SMLEs may be found with as little as a 3 digit number and high as a 5 digit number. wide. However, the Rijkswacht (Gendarmerie) used the No. He also indicated that P.S.S. 0000012831 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. Only 75,000 of this type were made. On the right the M47C, date and TR are as they should be - all else is modified, retouched or swapped out "F.F. I have encountered some post-war (commercial?) Socket: "No. No. 1943 went up to 'BL'. Bryan Browns Old Military Markings Web site. 0000013061 00000 n
British infantry rifle Lee -Enfield No.4 Mark 1 of WW2. Four scabbard designs saw significant use with the No. 4Mk. 4Mk. Also, the Tape Hunt makes a return. P.S.S. Unlike other makers of No. The bayonets are coated with mineral oil (grease), in a waxed "primary pack" paper wrapper. The socket was forged by Viners Ltd. Enfield Rifle For Sale. The rifle functions beautifully, I'm just trying to track things down as much as I can. 4 Mk. Method III Canadian Arsenals trademark was adopted in 1947, Spirit of the Pike - British Socket Bayonets of the 20th Century, British No. According to Graham Priest, on a rough scale of observations, he indicated that you see 100P.S.& S.Ltd for every circle mark; 150P.S.K for every circle mark, and 500N56 or unmarked for every circle mark. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for British Lee Enfield No. Three firms produced the No. . 4 Mk. " gh" over "1 9 h". No.4 MK1 Buttplate With Trap LE4045 $9.00 1 review (s) Lee Enfield # 1 MK 3 Canvas Rifle Cover (Case) With Sling Carry Strap, WWII Pattern LE3092 Made from heavy canvas material, this gun case was used for the Enfield #1 MKIII and #1 MKIV rifles. Plastic Mk. 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. SPONSORED. Qty 1 Lee Enfield No4 Mk1 Serial Numbers. II*, with approximately 84,566 reported produced from 19431945. II bayonets during 1941 and 1942. In the case of Savage Stevens the serial numbers began with a 0C1 and for Long Branch 0L1, these serials progressed in sequence directly relating the serial number to the number of rifles produced. Information on the scope as well would be appreicated. ownership marking. 4 Mk. 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