No4Mk2

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I have a question, what do you guys say about this Enfield rifle.
There are few available now, and I just start loving milsurp rifles and try to get some decent rifles for shooting and collecting.

From what I gather is that this rifle was build after IIWW and is improved version of Mk1, also some of them were send to other countries like India or so.
Is this rifle a decent shooter and how many riflings in the barrel, 2/4 or more?

How would you rate this rifle,

any comments please.

Peter
 
A No4Mk2 is a "better" rifle than the British-made Mk1 and Mk1/2, in that it is somewhat better finished and, of course, newer. However, apart from the trigger pinning position, it really isn't that much better (if at all) than a good Longbranch or Savage No4Mk1*.
 
And I got it.
I purchased one from Epps, it is 1954 No4MKII.
Cant wait to shoot it.
Also I have ordered "No go" Forester Headspace gauge.
What do you think guys, how is MKII in regards to headspace problem?
Also, I hear it is very easy to correct headspace, just ordering new bolt face,
however where can I order from in case I need it?

As for dies, I went with Lee Collet dies, I was thinking about Redding, but, spend too much $$$ and need a break, so Lee Will do it for now.
Bullets, 174gr Hornady FMJ BT for .312"
 
I will have pics, as soon as I pick the rifle. :) :) :)

For some time I am in love with milsurp rifles and I am trying to get major rifles of WWII and past time till Korea.
I am still in hunt for nice german Mauser.

I will do only neck in my .303British and sometimes I may bump the shoulders if I will have problems with chambering the rounds.
 
Good choice Sir. But get ready for the dreaded (to some) enfielditis.Now that you have one it will soon grow into two and then three and so on and so on.
 
epps should have a headspace guage to check it for you, save buying one....
It's not really a concern as long as you neck size after initial firing.
 
oh yes enfielditis :D


a condition where you can identify an enfield by factory and year of production given only a partial description. :)

and then buy it because you don't have one yet. :D

so ita a PF00000 series serial number right :)



pictures :) more details :) pictures :) more detalis :) I need an enfield fix :) :D
 
woodchopper,
I have at home. I have to clean it first and then will take some pics.
The rifle is in good shape, I say 80 % at least, numbers are matching, it has 4 grooves. The trigger is nice, first stage is 4lbs, and then breaks at 6lbs.
It was made in 1/54, and yes it starts with PF31###x

Greetings
 
PeterPan said:
woodchopper,
I have at home. I have to clean it first and then will take some pics.
The rifle is in good shape, I say 80 % at least, numbers are matching, it has 4 grooves. The trigger is nice, first stage is 4lbs, and then breaks at 6lbs.
It was made in 1/54, and yes it starts with PF31###x

Greetings
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Congratulations and welcome to our Enfielditis nightmare...:D

It's highly unlikely that your rifle has a headspace problem. Are the numbers on the bolt and receiver matching?
I have yet to have a rifle fail headspace and that includes mismatched ones. Your rifle was made in the fifties and probably not used much.
 
The vast majority of 195x No 4' s are in good to excellent mechanical condition - the reason is simple, they were being replaced almost as they were being made. Probably the best chance you have to get a good 'shooter' Enfield is with this era. Yours is an Irish Contract rifle, and so far I haven't seen a bad one.
 
Thaks guys,
Cantom, all numbers matched, even on the magazine.
I am very happy, can't wait to shoot that baby.
 
First of all, congrat for owning a LE. All collectors should have at least one in their collections.

Your picture shows the complete serial #. May be you want to blank a few digits out?
 
OK my Lee Enfield friends.
Can you please tell me how to restore the wood and make all metal parts look deep black.
Maybe I should buy a book and read first before I start fooling around and working on my rifle.
I restore stock on my k31, and it looks good, and I wish to do it for my No4MkII.

Any advice welcomed.

Peter
 
PeterPan said:
OK my Lee Enfield friends.
Can you please tell me how to restore the wood and make all metal parts look deep black.
Maybe I should buy a book and read first before I start fooling around and working on my rifle.
I restore stock on my k31, and it looks good, and I wish to do it for my No4MkII.

Any advice welcomed.

Peter
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On a military rifle, there are often stamps or cartouches in the wood in various places. Sanding(aieeee) the stock will ruin it...wouldn't do it. Limit your efforts to buying some BLO(boiled linseed oil) and giving it a good rub in, letting it soak in and rubbing it out. It'll look great and still be original.
 
As a point of interest, all so-called "Irish Contract" No4Mk2's have a serial number with a "PF" prefix, but not all "PF" prefixes are "Irish Contract" No4Mk2's.
There were 50,000 rifles produced for the Irish Contract, serial numbered from PF309348 to PF359347.
 
Mine starts with PF31###x, so I guess is the Irish contract.
Maybe silly question, however I gonna throw it anyway,
what they used for?
Where they used by GIs or just for basic training?

Thanks
 
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