Parker Hale Enfield 22LR info?

[klammer]

Hello Folks - Bought an estate lot that had a few Enfields in it which I know very little about - the one that stood out was one in .22LR. Did a little research but could not find much. It was the only one I have seen not in a military stock but a sporter style stock. Has a williams peep site mounted. looks like a 22LR barrel and not a sleeve. Barrel crown is parker hale marked alse.


I have no use for it but curious for details before listing it for sale.

Any info / guidance etc would be appreciated.

Cheers
Klammer

 

[tiriaq]

The stocks are Sile (Italy) made, used widely on Parker Hale sported Lee Enfields.
The rifle was converted to .22 by Parker Hale. Does the marking at the muzzle say "Parker Hale" or "Parkerifled"? Wrapped around the bore on the face of the muzzle? Likely sleeved.
i suspect that what you have is a No. 4 that was converted to .22 by Parker Hale, most likely in issue configuration. It was subsequently sported by the addition of the PH/Sile sporting stocks. Is the receiver Mk. I or Mk II? The forend could be used on either.
Can't tell if the rear sight pivot lugs are still present. Drilling and tapping for the commercial receiver sight might hurt value.

 

[klammer]

The stocks are Sile (Italy) made, used widely on Parker Hale sported Lee Enfields.
The rifle was converted to .22 by Parker Hale. Does the marking at the muzzle say "Parker Hale" or "Parkerifled"? Wrapped around the bore on the face of the muzzle? Likely sleeved.
i suspect that what you have is a No. 4 that was converted to .22 by Parker Hale, most likely in issue configuration. It was subsequently sported by the addition of the PH/Sile sporting stocks. Is the receiver Mk. I or Mk II? The forend could be used on either.
Can't tell if the rear sight pivot lugs are still present. Drilling and tapping for the commercial receiver sight might hurt value.

Thank you for the all the detail. I believe it says Parker rifled around the muzzle as the ast letter is a D. I don’t believe the receiver was drilled / tapped / altered for the Williams site. It appears to use an existing receiver screw and the existing rear sight mount. Here are some more pictures. Thank you

 

[OkayShooter]

I don’t believe the receiver was drilled / tapped / altered for the Williams site. It appears to use an existing receiver screw and the existing rear sight mount. Here are some more pictures. Thank you

Redfield adapter plate. I just bought one recently. Just never found a peep to put on my No7 receiver.

 

[maple_leaf_eh]

OK kids! Never say never when discussing Lee Enfields. That Parker Hale conversion is a new one for me. Initially I thought the OP had a cutdown No.7 in .22LR. Nope. It is a factory conversion of an issue .303 but unsellable Lee Enfield. Presto Chango! Something that might sell for less than a commercial .22.

What's it worth? IMHO, not much. The interest today is to restore sporterized rifles to full wood and original stock hardware. This would be quite an effort and investment. That means it is a curiosity in the gammut of Lee Enfield versions, but only worth what someone is willing to pay - either intact or to be stripped for parts like the barrel and bolt.