Lee Enfield #5 Mk1

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I will soon be purchasing a Lee Enfield #5 Mk1. I've asked about the markings on it and it has the very common (ROF) F. While I don't remember what that means, I know its very common. It also has BNR on it. What does that mean??
For guys who are in the Milsurp.com site, under the MKL's Country of Origin, can we have a listing of known codes/markings like in the Germany listing? This way, those of us who are on there can find out what they're rifle's markings mean.
 
"...has BNR..." You sure it's not 'BNP'? As in Birmingham Nitro Proof. There should be some numbers near that too. 18.5 tons per square inch. The 'square' could be a box too. So it'd look like 18.5 the box in. Or the like. Et al.
 
sunray said:
"...has BNR..." You sure it's not 'BNP'? As in Birmingham Nitro Proof. There should be some numbers near that too. 18.5 tons per square inch. The 'square' could be a box too. So it'd look like 18.5 the box in. Or the like. Et al.
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Mispelling on my part. Yes it was BNP. Thank you very much guys! He didn't mention anything about numbers in a box or square. But when I get it, I will refer back to this and look. What does that mean? Can you fill me in on this?
 
BNP indicates that it was proofed and won't blow up when using normal 303 ammo. 18.5 Tons per square inch is the proof.

since it's been passed around good to check headspace even if the bolt serial number matches the reciever.

excessive headspace is common on enfields because of wartime production techniques. bolt face - cartridge rim spacing should not exceed 0.074"

watch for excessively streached brass or a shiney ring about 3/4" from the base of the cartridge after fireing.
 
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