Chrome LE N4 Mk1 - Parade Rifle?

Albayo:
I think that's wicked awesome. Some purists may not like it, but to me it's cool, rare and wonderful in it's own way.

Thanks for posting.
 
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It is a Lee Enfield Number 4 Mark I rifle that has been sporterized in England, then sold for export.

The wood has been modified to make it a sporter, and the bayonet lug part of the barrel has been cut to shorten it. No Military Ceremonial rifle would have this done, as a formation with fixed Bayonets are more impressive than one without. The sheet metal front sight ramp is typical of the Parker Hale conversions.

As mentioned, this rifle was chromed after it was sporterized, because of the chrome on the end of the shortened barrel.

Accessories for this rifle MIGHT include a Mexican Drug Lord, a tricked out Caddilac pimpmobile, and an assortment of Ladies of questionable virtue.
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albayo said:
Here are some pictures of my No4 MkI.
Both guns are British but the outside of the barrel isn't chromed. My rifle has the muzzle polished, if the chrome No4 bayonet is attached it would not be visible. I store my guns with the bolts out so they won't mark up the gun standing next to them, plus they take up less room.
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Fantastic rifles! Thanks for sharing those. Even if my friend's rifle isn't a parade rifle, it was worth starting the thread to find out, and to get a look at some genuine parade rifles.
 
We've all seen Chrome Lugers, Chrome K98's, Chrome 1911's, Chrome Enfields, and Chrome 59 Cadillac Bumpers, all from the 50's.
 
Coyote Ugly said:
I wonder what a Chrome Plated MP40 Schmeisser or an MG34 would look like, Hmmmmmmmmm....................the Horror!
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What about a chrome SKS?!!!!!!! cp:

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I get the whole thing about preserving milsurps as original, and understand that the above SKS rifle is probably just bubba'd. However, not all chromed rifles are done by 'Bubba'. Yet some people here seem to have an issue even if the alteration was done by the military. If the military does it for their parades, how is that destroying a milsurp? It isn't even a milsurp yet.
 
I don't think my rifle was used in Canada as it in a British model.
I have a sealed package with chromed parts for the Long Branch No4 MkI*
I think it includes barrel bands, trigger guard and magazine.
I will look for it and get some pictures of it.
 
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If the Canadian Army can have Gold Plated horns on a Billy Goat, there is absolutely no reason why there should not be Chrome Plate on a Lee-Enfield!

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Chromed #4 MK I Lee Enfield.Full military.
I got mine at the Brantford Gun Show back in 99, I think.
They are out there. No haven't taken mine to the range...................yet.
 
Dakk said:
I get the whole thing about preserving milsurps as original, and understand that the above SKS rifle is probably just bubba'd. However, not all chromed rifles are done by 'Bubba'. Yet some people here seem to have an issue even if the alteration was done by the military. If the military does it for their parades, how is that destroying a milsurp? It isn't even a milsurp yet.
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If it were altered by the military then I think it's is even more unique, no matter what my feelings are with the alteration media. As for the Lee Enfield, if it can be proven and documented that the military did it, then thumbs up. If it was done after it was decomissioned (no matter how professional the finish) thumbs down for me. But i don't knock people for their own likes and dislikes. If you have a rifle and want it chromed or something else done to it, then go for it. That's was so refreshing about individuality, everyone has diferent tastes. But I will say, I've never seen a chromed Lee Enfield prior to this thread, and thank you to the OP for giving us a look @ it! It's unique for sure! :)
 
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