Just bought a No.4 Mk1. Should be arriving any day now. My first enfield so I am very excited. Sporter'd with matching numbers. Can't wait to head to the range...I'm going the day I get it, whether its -20 or not...lol
January Purchases
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First L.E. - No. 2 Mk. IV* trainer
My first Lee-Enfield is a N.Z.-marked No.2 Mk. IV* .22 calibre trainer.
I know little about Lee-Enfields but here's what I can tell you about this one. It's built on a 1910 Enfield No. 1 Mk. III
Butt socket, on both sides and stock disk have the N^Z stamp. The mix of markings on both sides of the butt socket are unlike any others I've seen, so I'd love to hear from others that have rifles with similar markings.
Serial # on the butt socket, which as you can see is stamped into the stock as well, is different than the number on the receiver, the nosecap and the forestock.
The cutoff is gone, but the volley sights are in place.
The fact that it's mismatched doesn't bother me at all. It looks the part. All I was looking for was a Lee-Enfield to harken back to my days in cadets and give my son a chance to experience one, and to keep my DND .22 ammunition box company. As long as it hits where I aim it, it will fit the bill nicely.
My first Lee-Enfield is a N.Z.-marked No.2 Mk. IV* .22 calibre trainer.
I know little about Lee-Enfields but here's what I can tell you about this one. It's built on a 1910 Enfield No. 1 Mk. III
Butt socket, on both sides and stock disk have the N^Z stamp. The mix of markings on both sides of the butt socket are unlike any others I've seen, so I'd love to hear from others that have rifles with similar markings.
Serial # on the butt socket, which as you can see is stamped into the stock as well, is different than the number on the receiver, the nosecap and the forestock.
The cutoff is gone, but the volley sights are in place.
The fact that it's mismatched doesn't bother me at all. It looks the part. All I was looking for was a Lee-Enfield to harken back to my days in cadets and give my son a chance to experience one, and to keep my DND .22 ammunition box company. As long as it hits where I aim it, it will fit the bill nicely.
Just got the stock for it today
Took less than 2 weeks from http://www.combathunting.com and absolutely great price.This is the Model 1930 Variation.
No it probably has not been re sleeved, and it is not what we would call the classic stepped barrel. This gun should be marked on the right side with WAFFENFABRICKMAUSER, OBERNDORF A.NECKAR, D.R.P.U.a.P.
The left side raised panel should have the Mauser crest.
The serial number if in the 900000 range should appear on the top of the slide behind the rear sight and before the bolt. If it is an 800000 series the serial number should be on the left side of the chamber.
If there are any other proof marks aside form a crown /crown U I would be interested in seeing them.
If you are temped (and I know you are) to shoot this beauty, do yourself a favour and replace all the springs and check the bolt stop. (a broken bolt stop will have the bolt leave a very unforgiving hole between your eyes or on the right side of your cranium. If you are looking for stripper clips and springs, drop me a pm.
Very nice purchase, excellent value. They make a big muzzle flash and the eject the empties about 4 feet over your head and 2 feet behind you and a little to the right. (put your brass catcher there!)
Hey Klunk, I'll have to send you some updated photos of the rest of the collection, thanks for posting them.
C96
My first Lee-Enfield is a N.Z.-marked No.2 Mk. IV* .22 calibre trainer.
I know little about Lee-Enfields but here's what I can tell you about this one. It's built on a 1910 Enfield No. 1 Mk. III
Butt socket, on both sides and stock disk have the N^Z stamp. The mix of markings on both sides of the butt socket are unlike any others I've seen, so I'd love to hear from others that have rifles with similar markings.
Serial # on the butt socket, which as you can see is stamped into the stock as well, is different than the number on the receiver, the nosecap and the forestock.
The cutoff is gone, but the volley sights are in place.
The fact that it's mismatched doesn't bother me at all. It looks the part. All I was looking for was a Lee-Enfield to harken back to my days in cadets and give my son a chance to experience one, and to keep my DND .22 ammunition box company. As long as it hits where I aim it, it will fit the bill nicely.
Nice gun! Your rear sight protector is on backwards though... You'll have to remove the forestock to fix that.
Here is a Long Lee Enfield I bought yesterday. Its deactivated and the bolt etc has been mangled as a result. It looks like it was deactivated many years ago. It is made by "BSA & MCo 1896 LE I". Missing mag, cleaning rod etc. I know next to nothing about it but now I have some research to do.
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Andy,
Like I said I don't know much about these so if I sound stupid I appologize. Is this a Lee Metford or a Long Lee Enfield? I think its a Long Lee but I see some Lee Metfords were converted etc. Just want to make sure I'm on the right path.
Like I said I don't know much about these so if I sound stupid I appologize. Is this a Lee Metford or a Long Lee Enfield? I think its a Long Lee but I see some Lee Metfords were converted etc. Just want to make sure I'm on the right path.
- Location
- Pile of Bones, SK
Nice Enfields this month guys!
Sht 22 No 2 IV*
Got this yesterday. It has volley sights, mag cutoff, and the Canadian Ross Cooey rear sight. Bore is like a mirror.
Funny thing is, when you try to fold up the rear volley, it hits the screw that holds the sight on...
Got this yesterday. It has volley sights, mag cutoff, and the Canadian Ross Cooey rear sight. Bore is like a mirror.
Funny thing is, when you try to fold up the rear volley, it hits the screw that holds the sight on...
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Yeah, I know...anyone have an extra one of those lanyard screws?
I got one on ebay for my other one which is long gone.
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- shilo MB, the armpit of Canada
I was out of town for the last few months, but these were a couple of my purchases over the internet while I was away. I got home post-xmas, but with little tidbits like these waiting, who needs xmas?
First is a Lanchester dewat. The wood will get cleaned up a bit yet, but overall it is quite nice. No mag, unfortunately, but while a sten mag will fill the hole for now, I am in the market for a 50 round Lanchester mag. IThe gun has "Boss" marked on the magwell, which according to Laidler's book "The Guns of Dagenham", was the least produced at around 3500 IIRC out of a total production of around 79,000 Lanchesters.
Second one is one of the C-7 training dummies. I was on my 6A course in Borden when I saw a bunch of recruits getting into their POMVs (cars) with their service rifles. Knowing that this is frowned, and also wondering why they had the older style rifles instead of the Elcan scoped C7A1s, I was informed that they had "rubber" training rifles. Turns out they aren't quite rubber, but rather an expoxy/resin. Since then, I knew I had to have one for my collection:
They are not Cdn marked, but rather made by "Chief Warrior", who also make movie prop guns.
I also picked up a minty Savage no4mk1 Enfield from another board member, but I left my good camera overseas, and this camera I have use of will not do it justice.
First is a Lanchester dewat. The wood will get cleaned up a bit yet, but overall it is quite nice. No mag, unfortunately, but while a sten mag will fill the hole for now, I am in the market for a 50 round Lanchester mag. IThe gun has "Boss" marked on the magwell, which according to Laidler's book "The Guns of Dagenham", was the least produced at around 3500 IIRC out of a total production of around 79,000 Lanchesters.
Second one is one of the C-7 training dummies. I was on my 6A course in Borden when I saw a bunch of recruits getting into their POMVs (cars) with their service rifles. Knowing that this is frowned, and also wondering why they had the older style rifles instead of the Elcan scoped C7A1s, I was informed that they had "rubber" training rifles. Turns out they aren't quite rubber, but rather an expoxy/resin. Since then, I knew I had to have one for my collection:
They are not Cdn marked, but rather made by "Chief Warrior", who also make movie prop guns.
I also picked up a minty Savage no4mk1 Enfield from another board member, but I left my good camera overseas, and this camera I have use of will not do it justice.
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