New to me No4 MK1

[braden]

Heys guys.

Looking for info as to what I have here.





I’ve always wanted a nice original Enfield and found one at an estate sale I couldn’t say no to. There were two of these rifles in the sale and a close friend bought the other.

I had someone with a bit more knowledge than I have a look. Apparently it’s a 5 grove barrel. Serial numbers match on bolt and receiver


Curious as to what this is as I am not much of a milsurp guy.

Thanks for looking

 

[BlackPowderBurner]

You just got very lucky if the serial number checks out. MP in that position would make it an RCMP our "Mounted Police" C No 4 Mk1*. Rather uncommon these days there are probably less than 1500 out there.

 

[Potashminer]

A minor thing, OP - going forward, perhaps want to be accurate about the Make - that is a LEE ENFIELD, not an "Enfield" rifle. Also, the Model - Post #2 has it correct - you do not have a No. 4 Mk. 1 - you have a No. 4 Mk. 1* - not the same (95% ? similar). Most British made No. 4 rifles were the Mk. 1 - I do not think any makers there adopted the Mk. 1* modifications - as did Long Branch and Savage.

Since it is a Mk.1*, a known likely failure point will be the bolt head dismount slot - it chips or wears away - inevitably - with use. You may want to inspect and monitor that area, if you intend to use that rifle.

 

[braden]

Doing some research on the rifles we found this list on google.

One of the rifles from the sale is on this list. So that’s pretty neat.

 

[Brookwood]

Congratulations, MP marked Longbranches are a rare bird. I found a '42 with that mark and the S/N was on that list as well.

 

[Timberlord]

ditto on the congrats !