However, these scabbards are encountered far too frequently for only 25,000 to have been made. 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. More importantly, everything it makes has the performance to match. In correspondence, Anthony Carter indicated that Brades was the maker of many of the entrenching tools. Hollands also stamped the rifle serial number into the hidden edge of the top of the butt that fits into the wrist socket and at the underside tip of the lower fore wood - along the barrel bore axis (other factory serials are seen here wrapped around the fore wood - around the barrel axis). Welcome to the forum. Because of its great simplicity, the government was able to let contracts to firms not previously associated with arms production. II*, with approximately 161,026 reported produced, during 19421943. 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. 1 Mk. 2. It is stamped nothing at all like yours. 5 S.D. The No. Cure Date: An example of a viewer's mark "75TZ" is pictured at left. Description: Bayonet PS over K inside a circle (pictured at left) In September 1945, nomenclature was changed to replace Roman numerals with Arabic numerals. 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. 0000002083 00000 n
This is my first personal Enfield and second in my family. "1951" and broad arrow proofmark, Cover (Inside): "P.S.S. Like the SMLE an all matching No4 or No5 will have all the serial numbers matching wherever they are found on a particular rifle. The rear sights were also switched out for Singer Machine marked and made parts (interestingly not marked S67 yet even this late in production and supply). After collating needs and the shooting thoughts of the time, a triangular sling swivel was designed to replace the front trigger guard screw on all No4Ts built after November 1944. Note that not all FTR rifle were converted. Here are 2 genuine early Singer produced sights - the SM 41 example was more correct to apply to my 1941 MalTby: Note the all blackened finish - dark and matt - typical of war time efforts at H&H. Scabbard makers included: This uncommon scabbard has parallel sides and is made of very lightweight steel tubing. 4 rifle into at least the 1960s. It was the British Army's standard rifle from its official adoption in 1895 until 1957. An average example runs about $375 in very good condition at the time of this writing. Later in World War II, a hot black oxidizing process was substituted. Bayonet Here we have a scopeless and virtually unfired 1944 No4T on the left and two heavily reworked "sportster" T's (the middle professionally done by Sante Fe) and an American surplus "bubba" on the right. 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. The No. . 0000003043 00000 n
II*, all in the UK: Prince-Smith & Stells, Howard & Bullough, Lewisham Engineering, and the Baird Manufacturing Co. 1.4million No. Prince-Smith & Stells in Keighly, Yorkshire, produced 1,057,515 No. Four scabbard designs saw significant use with the No. These are now hard to find in any condition, but this example is near pristine. Hollands were contracted to produce enough swivels to retro fit all arms found in service and they were provided as an armourer spare part. VIEWS. British Lee-Enfield No7 Mk1/L knife bayonet, scabbard and frog M/78 Date 1954. He also indicated that P.S.S. Early No4 rifles were produced with the micrometer sight by the rifle manufacturer (Enfield Lock - "E over D" for the Trials rifles). APEX Gun Parts is your source for hard to find gun parts, parts kits, and accessories. 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. GI#: 102214907. Pakistan and India added the "Ishapore" screw to reinforce the front wood forward of the knox (more likely job creation for armourers). Howard & Bullough marked their bayonets three different ways: Lewisham Engineering, at 9 & 11 Malyons Road, Ladywell, London, was the smallest maker of the No. II* bayonets were produced, over a million of which were produced by Prince-Smith. 4 Mk. All matching numbers. 4 spike bayonet. Since the overall length is 46", it will fit many other rifles. Along with parts replacement and service programs. Founded in 1999. 0000004628 00000 n
They are tight barrels. As the war drew to a close the field feedback resulted in a prototype webbing target style sling being trialed (made by MECo). 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. 4 socket bayonets produced. 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). II* bayonets, Baird secured the spike to the socket using a steel pin. 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. Many minor variations in parts are present across the different manufacturers and for the different years that the rifles were produced. II bayonet re-packaged in 1963 cardboard carton. Area Code: 443 . The No. Socket (right): Advertisements. Maryland Shooters is the most active and largest Maryland gun community online. Following World War II, Fazakerley was the only factory that continued manufacturing the Enfield No. 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. That looks like an interesting rifle. 0000001961 00000 n
The butt stock itself is a n early war Sykes Limited Normal length piece - much like the original it replaced. The bayonets are coated with mineral oil (grease), in a waxed "primary pack" paper wrapper. II bayonets from 19421944. I rifle, the No. Weight fully loaded with sling was eight pounds even and overall length a handy 39.5 inches. These specific letter prefixes were assigned to ROF Fazakerley and BSA Shirley, the only two manufacturers of the No5 rifle, this ensured that there would be no duplicate serials during the production run of No5s. 2 mm. 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. II bayonets during the Korean War. 1943 went up to 'BL'. Westland of Croyden - an alternative to their "C.E.W. 4Mk. Lee Enfield No4 Mk1 Serial Numbers. Howard & Bullough converted from the manufacture of cotton spinning machines to the production of shells, gun carriages, mine sinkers, aircraft components, and bayonets. This indicates the length of the bolt head with the larger numbers being the longer bolt heads. Markings on Lee Enfield rifles No4 serial numbers too. The No. 4 Mk. Firing mechanism is Enfield pull cocker type, with left side serrated safety lever. 4 Mk. 0000004719 00000 n
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 1 and retained its original chambering in .303 British. For those out there that want to get deeper into the serial number issues I would suggest purchasing either Skip Strattons or Ian Skennertons books. The British No. These later T's often went into stock as "Scopeless" - a rifle in a transit chest as a spare part - awaiting a need and the addition of a scope and bracket - plus all the other CES. The M47C is typical, as is the date and TR mark. On the right the "England" stamp was a required format for origin to be imported into the US after @1965 and is clearly stamped through all of the finish layers. The schools were also populated by inter-bellum target shooters who had already experienced the Parker Hale and other specialist center / front trigger guard screw replacement sling swivels and various format canvas / webbing slings. 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. 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. The No. 5 mm. There is no US PROPERTY stamped into the top angle of the receiver as well. Milled micrometer iron sight. About the rifles. Guns, Parts and Accessories Quick Shopper, WTS/WTB/WTT (Want to Sell, Buy or Trade) Forum, Appraisals, Fakery, Dispute Resolution & Mediation Forum. 4 bayonet evolved (or devolved), with each generation becoming more crude and cheaper to manufacture. The British Army had adopted the Rifle, No. Early blued steel mouthpiece marked: "No. 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. Speculation is that it may be a prototype from a design proposal that was not adopted. 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. 1* is functionally the same as the Mk.1, but various changes were made in the design to make the manufacturing process faster. (45mm.) 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. 4Mk. It has been consistently observed but no reason or original documentation found to support it. No. Marked US Property , Gun is in exceptional condition. S191 was Franco-British Electrical's dispersal code. The factory site was razed to accommodate (apartment) flats in the mid-1980s. starting with a 1) indicates it was manufactured by ROF Maltby in Yorkshire, England. Four firms produced the No. The No. 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. There are more but again I would suggest reading either Skip Strattons or Ian Skennertons books on the subject. The rod of this example is marked S7, indicating manufacture by subcontractor Auto Engineering Ltd. of Croydon. $15.50. Fully functional barrel, receiver in 7.62 x 51 NATO. We set ourselves apart by supplying unique parts at a good value and standing by our products by offering outstanding customer service. The 2ndNZEF fought in the North African and European Theatres as part of the British 8th Army. Our Price: . Along with this will be the model designation, and below this, the serial number. This is one of the most frequently (attempted) reproduced / forged marks of all the No4T marks. Prior to obtaining independence in 1946, Jordan was a British Protectorate, known as Transjordan. 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). 4 Mk. 4 Mk. II bayonets from 19421944. 1) A white "37" painted on the stock. Although some knife bayonet designs were considered, most types submitted utilized a cruciform blade. by gruff27 22 Mar 2012, 20:09, Post by Steve Hoog 23 Mar 2012, 13:42, Post The No. Be sure to check out our gun classifieds where you can buy, sell or trade your gear. Many Baird examples have a crowned IG mark on the socket. Information on the scope as well would be appreicated. 4 Mk. The example pictured at left also carries the Canadian "broad arrow" mark, indicating acceptance into Canadian service. Socket: "G (Crown) R" over No 4 Mk I" over "S M", Blade (flute): Broad Arrow over "22" (in electropencil). British Enfied rifle No.4 in action protecting a Bren gunner. 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 P.S.S. N56 (not pictured). The Lee-Enfield series of rifles is one of the most successful bolt-action rifles of all time. 1* imported by Century International Arms. Sujet: Re: Lee Enfield No4 Mk1 vs Armes modernes en .308 Aujourd'hui 20:28: Pour en possder une, j'ai une tikka T3x tac en 308 , et 600m ft un temps les rsultats taient prometteurs . 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. Other Nations Service and Replacement - Differing Nations have taken equipment from Great Britain and her colonies over the decades for frontline, secondary and domestic / internal service - Such as Italy and Holland immediately after WW2 - Israel and South Africa in the 1950s and 1960s India and Pakistan have kept their Lee Enfield's up and in reserve until a few years ago. Lee-Enfield No. These rifles can often be identified by the stacking hook welded to the upper band. The No 4, Mk I* Lee-Enfield: Introduction - YouTube 0:00 / 22:26 Introduction The No 4, Mk I* Lee-Enfield: Introduction britishmuzzleloaders 83.5K subscribers Subscribe 10K 598K views. 0000002950 00000 n
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I with the broad-lipped steel mouthpiece. The maker is unknown, but is believed to be Belgian. The frog measures 4.875in. 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. The British MoD was running short of scope brackets and cheek pieces as it started the L42 service extension program so new surplus examples are rare on the ground. Singer and other producers (Savage has been observed). broad arrow proofmark 1943" over "CAT. (21mm.) Scabbard (frog stud): "Bg" over Crown-JF proofmark. 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. 4 Mk. Upon firing the wood instantly fractured and burns resulted, and although serious injury was possible, the owner was lucky this time. Thanks. Unissued Savage Enfield No 4 Mk1 Rifle , 303 British. "AM/712" indicates procurement via an Air Ministry (RAF) contract. These were originated for the No4 rifle design by Singer Machine Co, hence they are often referred to as a "singer sight". Based on serial numbers observed, approximately 35,000 No. This rifle retained most of the overall design feature of the earlier model, including the 30 barrel length. I have a couple of No.4 Mk.I's, and they do not have anything like the makings shown. Subcontractors produced many of the No. Get the best deals on Enfield Slings when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. 4 Mk. Barrels with two, three, four, five, and six groove rifling were produced. 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. Where did the replacement Micrometer sights come from? I'll shoot some pictures of mine this weekend if you want. My Long Branch No4 Mk1* has the "angled Transition". The serial would be correct for early 1944 if it started with a "3" - was the "1" added somewhere else? The box label indicates that these were packed July 8, 1957, at the 5th Storage Depot, Moncton, New Brunswick. I Mk. 0000002978 00000 n
A listing of British and Commonwealth bayonet markings is available on Bryan Browns Old Military Markings Web site. Post Savage rear micrometer sights have some unique machining features in the battle peep - which will be missing on the T format versions. 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. No fluff here is the real guff on the #4 mk1 : No4 MkI - All About Enfields and another Britains Lee Enfield No 4 Rifle - History By Cammack happy reading ,Try find a British made one you know its going to be far better than some copy from over the water Broadarrow Well-Known Member Oct 30, 2018 #7 ''Parkerised'' Long branch nO 4 4 spike bayonet. 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. lightly-struck "s" Bryan Browns Old Military Markings Web site. xb```b``^X,{%NIt#@4qz6lR9A!}klL61M?&`8p8feD'J 5'J1i&u K08|uN1+|^ T 5O.8,uM^rJV`[X;%!..@ ;~]m2G%Ey,' XtnxQc9!Lm1_h 3. 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. Free shipping for many products! 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. Springfield Model 1795 Type IV Musket with State of New York Markings, US$1,600. I, Scabbard (Throat): broad arrow proofmark, Tool: "BRADES" over "1944" over broad arrow proofmark. No. This CFTO is for identification purposes only and is not an authority to procure parts. 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). Little is known about these British No. 4Mk. The No. This is an apolitical forum for discussions on the Axis nations and related topics hosted by the Axis History Factbook in cooperation with Christian Ankerstjernes Panzerworld and Christoph Awender's WW2 day by day. II bayonets packaged in a cardboard carton. This example has a much finer finish on the socket than other No. on Oct 26, 2019. . 4Mk. 4 Mk. A general guide for military surplus rifles, pistols, and ammunition. 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. 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. 30,000 rod forgings. 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. Don(B3)RAOC Primary Pack. It is essentially an updated N0. The stock was made by . The Lee-Enfield rifle was first adopted by the British as a military arm in 1895 and . 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. Up Next we have a Lend-Lease Agreement Lee Enfield No.4 MK1 Rifle Chambered in .303 Brit, And this Rifle is in Excell. Socket: "No. Popularly known as the "Victory Plastics" scabbard, it was unique in design compared to all other No. Savage was the only other maker to follow Singer's pattern of marking the spring plunger. Serial number observations suggest about 7,000 were made. 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. Those who live by the sword get shot. Two Swiss codes are noted. The last picture illustrates an unusual mark, occasionally found on No. Sheffield Steel Products produced approximately 670,000 Mk. The company disappeared in 1970. 0000001426 00000 n
4Mk. My thought is its a Savage No4 Mk1* lend lease made in 1942, It has the ( S ) markings and machine marks, The receiver, barrel . No idea what it means on a No.4. 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. These were purchased from the USA as supplies in the great war (WW1) along with the Pattern 14 rifle (amongst other materials). Date Packed: 7/8/57 Socket: "No 4 Mk II" over "S" and "B 75" over "1455". by Saxon Cross 23 Mar 2012, 13:50, Post The rifle pictured here is a No. Quantity: 2 ea. You can build more Battery Ammo and .303 at the Chem bench. The, The very first Maltbys and BSA's produced their own and used the associated early marks for each (large B for BSA, stylized M for Maltby). was a firm called Princess Silk Shades, who made webbing during the War. The following illustrates the four bayonet and scabbard types that were mass produced; and some unusual variants that I have acquired. I bayonet was short, light, sturdy, and unappealing. You're probably going to have to "infer" its origins from things like proof marks. 4Mk. However, the Rijkswacht (Gendarmerie) used the No. AA5081 is the stores catalogue number. These rifles have not been available in original condition for decades. RV# 11322, Socket: "No 4 Mk II" over a superimposed "LB". Little is known of their manufacture and use. There are fewer finer rifles that are a pleasure to own, enjoy and shoot than the peacetime made Lee Enfield No4 Mk2. A quantity of No. 5 Mk 1, unofficially nicknamed "Jungle Carbine.". Ltd. (pictured at left) LEE ENFIELD NO. 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