My 1st Rifle! Need help identifying Lee-Enfield

jtaylor said:
Congrats on your purchase of a Number 4 Mk I* service rifle made by Canadian Arsenals (Toronto) in 1950. Too bad the bayonet lugs have been removed which hurts the value significantly. Your 1st pic demonstarates the date of manufacture (1950)of the barrel, the Dominion of Canada Proof mark placed on all Canadian made service rifles prior to 1957 (est),
including the .303 Ross, and the inspector's ID number who passed that rifle for service. Various parts may have the C broad arrow (Canadian ownership), LB (short for Long Branch factory), CA (for Canadian Arsenals (Long Branch after 1946, or even
others indicating Savage (U.S.) or misc. letters indicating British origin.. Brit and Savage parts sometimes replaced Canadian parts over the years because you never know where it has been. My guess only domestic use as there are no proof marks or import marks visable indicating foreign use. Your rifle is capable of very accurate shooting regardless of how many grooves. My 1958 new barrel is 6 grooved and lug marked but no DCP. Now you can look for a WW2 made rifle as your bolt is 1944
as mentioned. As with all mismatched rifles have the head space checked before shooting. Enjoy. John T.
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Thank-you so much for all that info! I really appreciate it! 😃 I've had the rifle looked over by a gunsmith and everything is in order and it should be good to shoot! Once I can schedule some range time I'll come back with an update on how it does. The ammo I have right now is 20rds Winchester Super X 180g powerpoint I'm planning on picking up other brands rounds and finding out which ones shoot best 👌 I know this won't be a tack driver by any stretch but it will be my 1st hunting rifle for the upcoming Deer season
 
canuckbacon said:
jtaylor , how much would you price this rifle at in Canadian? Just wondering if I paid a good price as well 😅 I believe I did well having done my due diligence.
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It is hard lock down a value to them as prices vary across Canada. Last sporter I bought was $250. Out west the same gun would sell for more. I bought it to rebuild back to full wood. Longbranch 42 with matching mag and bolt, cut barrel. I have an uncut barrel dated 42. I have a few sporters ready for future rebuilds so I usually wait until I find one for a good price.
 
canuckbacon said:
jtaylor , how much would you price this rifle at in Canadian? Just wondering if I paid a good price as well 😅 I believe I did well having done my due diligence.
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Hi CB. Market values are low compared to an untouched piece. I rarely give a price until I can put a rifle on my work bench
and do a professional diagnosis. My estimate is only a measure of my arrogance as I always compare to what I like - a full service weapon untouched by 'naive' improvisations. John
 
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