Mk 4 Lee enfield . identify markings .

[ianwd]

I have a Mk 4 that I would like the people in the know to identify the markings on it , originally built in 43 and FTr in 49
its the FMR with a T in it I would like to know more info on please and thank you.
and the other 2 little stampies to the left , inspector marks ?

 

[Bazzoka_Joe]

FMR got a T oer it so mabye a mistake during the factorie total repair

 

[Lee Enfield]

I have a Mk 4 that I would like the people in the know to identify the markings on it , originally built in 43 and FTr in 49
its the FMR with a T in it I would like to know more info on please and thank you.
and the other 2 little stampies to the left , inspector marks ?

Your rifle is very interesting,
Manufactured by M47 in 1943 "Birmingham Small Arms Ltd. 1943".

FTMR is "Factory Thorough Repair -at Royal Ordinance Factory Maltby". Maltby was closed in early 1946, so it likely would have been rebuilt due to severe battle damage. the round inspectors marks are the typical Maltby inspectors marks.

(F)FTR49 is "Royal Ordinance Factory Fazackerly - Factory Thorough Repair- 1949". Does it have an additional engraved markings which would indicate conversion to No4MkI/2 ? (trigger block silver soldered to the butt socket) which would match the forend.

 

[sunray]

That'd be ORDNANCE, not ordinance. An ordinance is a law.

 

[ianwd]

I had some comments on another site lee Enfield dot com and thay are as follows
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Interesting rifle! It has actually been FTR'd twice. I'll get to that in a second. On the wrist, the M47 mark means it was originally built by BSA. Now, the mark you referred to as "FMR with a T in it" is actually a Maltby FTR mark. Those circular marks to the left are what I believe to be inspection marks. I have two Maltby receivers that both have those circular stamps. Your second FTR is indicated by the mark electro-penciled on. The (F) preceeding that FTR mark indicates that the second FTR was done at Fazakerley. It's fascinating because that rifle bears proof that it made the rounds of all 3 British manufacturers in its service life.

It appears to be a No4Mk1/2 as a result of the Fazakerley FTR. Evident by the screw through the wood in front of the wrist.
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so the old girl has some history .