Enfields

[milsurpo]

I-S: As englishman says, all standard Mk III* parts. The Siamese script was marked only on receiver, barrel, bolt, bayonet and scabbard. My own example is mechanically solid (excellent bore) and has original barrel but a mismatched Siamese bolt but the forend was rotted badly. I felt that repairing the old stock was the best way to go as it had a nice dark appearance with all the dings, scrapes, etc that go with hard use. I would suggest you look for a replacement that is well used- NOS forend on pitted/ worn metal just doesn't look right. Good luck with it and show us what you do.

milsurpo

 

[englishman_ca]

Doh!

And that is why on a Lee Enfield one should remove the forestock before trying to undo the butt stock bolt.

 

[milsurpo]

Doh!

And that is why on a Lee Enfield one should remove the forestock before trying to undo the butt stock bolt.

And before trying to tighten it, as well. The previous owner of this one had shot it a bit but found accuracy wanting and when I removed the forend the draws area pretty much poured out. I replaced the entire rear innards of the forend with a patch, glued and dowelled in place. The forend had also cracked ahead of the triggerguard screw so I added an "Ishapore screw" to keep it all together. Love the appearance of the old forend which had a couple of interesting old armourer repairs.

milsurpo

 

[Ced1942]

Hey everyone, i just got done cleaning all the cosmoline on my no4 mk1* i received yesterday, before the dissasembly i had okay barrel pressure, now after reassembly, its the upper handguard that apply pressure on the barrel and when shaking the rifle it move and bounce around which it did not do before.

Searched everywhere online and cant find anything about why my pressure is gone by simply cleaning up the rifle so any idea would be welcome i got no idea where to loom for

 

[Ltbull01]

I recently acquired a No4 Mk2 (F), sporterized. Barrel looks to be in excellent condition and is shooting nicely with open sights. It had some franken-butt stock on it so bought one from MARSTAR to replace it. Also needing a bolt catch assembly for it. I have the bolt catch but now need the spring for it, and hopefully not the bolt catch stop (will wait for the local gun show as parts hoarders typically show up although they typically want a fortune for their goods!).

3 questions:

1. What is the tension supposed to be like on the stock screw that is located right by the bolt handle?

2. Where can I acquire a 'sniper' cheek rest for the butt stock?

3. Any recommendations on a scope mount and where to acquire?

Future plan is if this rig continues to shoot well, I'll hand it over to my 'smith for a strip down and guncoating! Then it's the son's first hunting rifle.

 

[calvin in keoma]

Here are my Enfields.

Top is a BSA No 1 Mk III* 1918
Bottom is a is a Fazakerley FTR No 4 Mk 1

 

[Kevin1980]

I was given an old .303 a while back and just got looking at it, looking for some help on what all the markings mean and it looks like you might be the folks with the answers.
Stamped behind the receiver is "G.R." "R.1943" "SHT" "L.E." and the number "70713" is stamped on the rear sight and on the receiver.
On the butt stock is a Crown with "M25" There are some other markings on it in various places but they are single letters, one "V" and an "M". There are no markings on the bolt and the barrel is completely covered by the stock. It has the 10 shot removable magazine.
Any insight would be appreciated.

 

[Azuvector]

I've got a Lee Enfield No4 Mk1*. Savage, probably made 1941-1944 sometime as it's got US lend lease markings.
Serial's 95C93## if anyone can point me to where it might have gone after being made, or a tighter date range?

*edit*

Found a little more already actually.
http://www.milsurps.com/content.php?r=179-1943-No.4-Mk1*-Enfield-Rifle-(Mfg-by-Savage)
Should be March/April 1944.

 

[gordonlbyrne]

ENFIELD RETIREMENT ,CANADIAN RANGERS
https://legionmagazine.com/en/2017/...oried-Lee-Enfield-rifle-heads-into-retirement

 

[Zee705]

My No.4 Mk1 Maltby

 

[JAYron93]

my FTR 1950 ishapore mk3*
the other side of the wrist was scrubbed
all numbers matching and still seeping cosmoline

not to mention a tack driver at 100m

 

[joe n]

There are truly beautiful rifles in this thread! Here's my 1942 Long Branch matching with a couple accessories I've had. Like my father carried in WW2. Thanks for looking.

 

[iain.quayle]

Previously JAY's rifle from the top of the page reunited with a mill bomb launcher cup. Still need to do a proper fix of the stock.

 

[Tsalt]

Numbers matching No.5 Mk1 enjoying the sunrise

 

[Kilmaurs]

Does anyone know what a 7 point star with an A in middle or a D with a broad arrow stamp mean?

 

[tommyinbc]

You have early Lithgow (Australian) markings. The star with A inside is a Lithgow inspection mark. The D with broad arrow is an Australia ownership / issue mark.

 

[lerch641]

https://i.imgur.com/mGmLSLr.jpg
Numbers matching No.5 Mk1 enjoying the sunrise

Tape for muzzle cover?

 

[GunnerJay]

I have 2 Lee Enfields. A no4 mk1 and a p14. First was inherited second was a gift. But sportized unfortunately. Hopefully I will find some stocks on the EE here.

 

[Dodosmike]

Is there a sticky somewhere that describes what the stampings are?
What denotes one Enfield from another? (MK1 vs 2 vs 3 etc)

I pulled mine out of long term storage and would like to know a bit more about it. Its been sporterized and drilled and tapped long before it came into my possession (1990 or so).
Its fun to shoot and taken a fair number of animals with it, 3 moose, 5 bears and uncountable number of whitetail deer (25?)( and a billygoat, but thats a long story).

 

[tpipower]

Some all original from muzzle to butt lee-enfield

Long Branch No4 mk1 1941 0L77xx

Long Branch No4 mk1* 1943 Mid war with mix of early and late war features. The mk2 sight has been upgrated to the mk4. This one had CND army service.

Long Branch 1945 N04 mk1* 83L###x in maple stock with all late features and stamped parts.

Savage No4 mk1* 1944 0C4###x Very late production with all late features and stamped parts.

From top, Indian and Australian 1944 No1 MK3* All original matching parts.