Some pics of my No4.

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Here are some pics of my Lee Enfield No4, the sling is not original but look old, I would really appreciate any information about my rifle.



































 
It was made by Birmingham Small Arms (Shirley) in 1943. The broad arrow marking is a British army acceptance mark.
Is there any specific you would like to know or any info in general?
 
Old Albertan said:
It was made by Birmingham Small Arms (Shirley) in 1943. The broad arrow marking is a British army acceptance mark.
Is there any specific you would like to know or any info in general?
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Thanks for the reply, just info in general (specially on the markings). The trigger guard not a standard one.
 
A 1943 rifle has seen war service and likely, action. If you find bits that don't quite match, don't assume it's less authentic as an artifact. A service rifle would be repaired if necessary by unit armourers or a field workshop using replacement parts supplied new from factories or scavenged from other rifles, as available, as required.
 
Take any of the parts you see rust on (namely the front band that I can see) and give it a soak in vinegar to clean it up.

Looks good, lots of character in that wood!
 
Nice looking No.4, treat her furniture to several coats of Linseed oil, remember that wood is over 70 years old , and can dry out, leading to spliting and cracks,

That rifle must have missed the large Factory Through Repair program, that the Brits had after the war, large quanitities of No.4 rifles were upgraded to having the trigger brazed to the reciever, rather than hung off the trigger guard, and micrometer sights added
 
lerch641 said:
Take any of the parts you see rust on (namely the front band that I can see) and give it a soak in vinegar to clean it up.

Looks good, lots of character in that wood!
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Soaking in vinegar is a bad idea on blued parts as it will remove the bluing.

Just rub it with dry very fine (0000) steel wool if you what to clean it up.
 
x westie said:
Nice looking No.4, treat her furniture to several coats of Linseed oil, remember that wood is over 70 years old , and can dry out, leading to spliting and cracks,

That rifle must have missed the large Factory Through Repair program, that the Brits had after the war, large quanitities of No.4 rifles were upgraded to having the trigger brazed to the reciever, rather than hung off the trigger guard, and micrometer sights added
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Speaking of wood the rear handguard is bowed on the right side any suggestions on how to get it straightened a bit?
 
Buster95 said:
Thanks for the reply, just info in general (specially on the markings). The trigger guard not a standard one.
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The trigger guard is an expedient pressed steel pattern. These are not common, because they were discarded and replaced.
Your rifle is an as-manufactured example. It has never been messed with or upgraded. Note that the cocking piece does not have gripping grooves - another expedient version usually replaced.
Your rifle is a good one. Don't worry about the hand guard.
 
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