Enfields
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Hello all
I picked up a civilan EAL Enfield from a buddy of mine. As some of you may know, this rifle was made from newly manufactured longbranch parts for EAL back in the mid 50s, they came with a pistol grip stock and recoil pad, on the side of the receiver they were stamped with the caliber and SER# being four digits, and the loop for the reciever cover just in front of the mag was removed. The one i picked up has all the right markings, but, she has the straight wrist stock and recoil pad, still has the loop in front of the mag. On the side of the reciever there is only a three digit SER# and no caliber designation. If there is any one out there who may know if this was a pre-production rifle and maybe it's value i would really appreciate the help.
I picked up a civilan EAL Enfield from a buddy of mine. As some of you may know, this rifle was made from newly manufactured longbranch parts for EAL back in the mid 50s, they came with a pistol grip stock and recoil pad, on the side of the receiver they were stamped with the caliber and SER# being four digits, and the loop for the reciever cover just in front of the mag was removed. The one i picked up has all the right markings, but, she has the straight wrist stock and recoil pad, still has the loop in front of the mag. On the side of the reciever there is only a three digit SER# and no caliber designation. If there is any one out there who may know if this was a pre-production rifle and maybe it's value i would really appreciate the help.
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infideleggwelder
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Just got lucky on kijiji, been putting the whole thing together for years bit by bit and a guy had an add that he had WWII stuff so I checked it out got the bayo, a swiss helmet a busted up 1918 bsa enfield ans a ardesa flint lock for 120 dollars ..guy lived way out in the woods
Hey everyone! I figure this is the place to post up about my 1898 Lee Enfield. I was in Cape Breton this wekend visting my father and we decided to go through the family gun collection. I am trying to figure out as much as I can about this one right now. Its been in the family for 50+ years! I think it's a Cavalry Carbine?
Any input or advice on where to look for more info?
Sorry for the low RES pics .... I didn't really know where to look and what to record when I took them.
Any input or advice on where to look for more info?
Sorry for the low RES pics .... I didn't really know where to look and what to record when I took them.
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Thanks B-noser ..... it is a beautiful rifle!
I have been doing a bunch of research and was today able to verify that it is a matching numbers rifle.
Breach, Barrel, Bolt & Volley sights are all stamped with the original serial #6051. To go along with the clearing rod it also has the original oil can in the butt stock. The brass disc on the butt stock is blank, but it does have a few other markings on the stock. I can't wait to find out more, really makes me wish I had some more HD pics to share as well!
Ian
I saw your post on Milsurps. I have a passion for these carbines and am more than a little envious.
A minor correction - carbines do not have volley sights (which would be located on the left side of the receiver and forestock). I believe you are referring to the rear sight - which is typically serialy numbered. As someome else pointed out, the M&D stamp indicates Canadian military service and the opposing broadarrows indicate it was sold out of service as opposed to pilfered. There are very knowledgable folks on these sites who can probably shed some light on purchase dates and service based on the serial number.
If you can post photos of the other stamps, I am sure folks will chime in with explanations.
A minor correction - carbines do not have volley sights (which would be located on the left side of the receiver and forestock). I believe you are referring to the rear sight - which is typically serialy numbered. As someome else pointed out, the M&D stamp indicates Canadian military service and the opposing broadarrows indicate it was sold out of service as opposed to pilfered. There are very knowledgable folks on these sites who can probably shed some light on purchase dates and service based on the serial number.
If you can post photos of the other stamps, I am sure folks will chime in with explanations.
Yes the rear sight is what I am referring to ..... thanks for the correction. I am probably going to make a return trip down to Cape Breton to get some HD pics for the MILSURPS advisory panel.
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Here are a few more pics taken last night while checking the serial numbers. the bolt numbers prooved tricky for them to get in focus. Again not the greatest pics but at least it shows a few cool things and the oiling can.
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was once a pristine no.5 I bought from the Seaforth Highlanders Museum for a good price.
since has been beat up and dragged through the muck in the never ending search for bambi's elusive father.
bastardized and plasticized, then painted over with cheap spray paint.
mostly choose it over my modern weatherby and browning boltguns.
consider it my lucky gun. never lets me down.
since has been beat up and dragged through the muck in the never ending search for bambi's elusive father.
bastardized and plasticized, then painted over with cheap spray paint.
mostly choose it over my modern weatherby and browning boltguns.
consider it my lucky gun. never lets me down.
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Below is my Longbranch 1944 No 4 Mk1* that I picked up a while back. In nice shape with a beautiful stock. Metal under the wood still has the green paint on it. Only thing that puzzles me is the absence of C broadarrow marks or lack there of. I couldn't locate any on the metal from where I looked...not sure where they're exactly supposed to be. I did notice one on the bottom wrist of the stock and one on the underside foreend but those are the only markings on the outside I could locate. There is also a broad arrow on the inside of the end hand guard. Anyone know what the asterisk means on the top of the receiver? have heard it indicates rust in the barrel or throat...barrel seems ok to me..has the usual frosted bore but nothing horrible and she still shoots very accurately.
Thanks!
Thanks!
