The example shown is marked M47C for BSA Shirley and is also browned. The following illustrates the four bayonet and scabbard types that were mass produced; and some unusual variants that I have acquired. VNS mark represents "Viners Ltd. Sheffield, England" a subcontractor of Enfield parts. With Hitler's war machine on the move, the British needed an accurate, mass-production rifle. The Parker HAle PH215 series triangular sling swivel is "High Tower" and will have the triangle clear the trigger housing loop to spin 360 degrees - these are also typically bright blued or blacked. 2 mm. The rifle pictured here is a No. The Belgian Army transitioned to the FN Model 1949 rifle beginning in 1951. Savage rear micrometer sights have some unique machining features in the battle peep - which will be missing on the T format versions. Howard & Bullough converted from the manufacture of cotton spinning machines to the production of shells, gun carriages, mine sinkers, aircraft components, and bayonets. Bayonet It is essentially an updated N0. AA was webbing. 4Mk. Serial number observations suggest about 7,000 were made. Savage marked their bayonets with the letter "S". Mine is a 1943. 4Mk. Had a look at Skennerton, and did not find much. II* bayonets. The Lee Enfield by Ian Skennerton (2007) - ISBN: 9780949749826 . 0000012831 00000 n The rifle was dated 1942 and a lot of the No 4 and some No 1 SMLEs issued to South Africa was eventually sold to the SAP agencies then onto the surplus market. SPONSORED. 4 bayonet scabbards in having an integral web belt frog. 4 Mk1 (T) sniper . He does mention the stylised 'M' is rare compared to the other factory markings encountered. British "Enfield" rifles are some of the most iconic small arms in the world. The front curved shape of the cheek piece was prone to splitting so finger inserts and repairs are often seen hear to keep the rifle working. SMLEs will have serial numbers stamped on the bolt, receiver, barrel, nose cap and the underside of the rear sight. Enfield No4 Mk1 Markings I just got a No4 Mk1, and I can't figure out a few of the markings. This is not to say that Enfield serial numbers provide no information or that they are not an interesting subject. TRIGGER Lee Enfield British Enfield No.4 Mk. II bayonet re-packaged in 1963 cardboard carton. A small number of aluminum mouthpieces are known, along with a single brass mouthpiece example (discussed below). Date Packed: 7/8/57 Welcome to the forum. In September 1945, nomenclature was changed to replace Roman numerals with Arabic numerals. Hollands also wrote the serial number of the rifle in pencil on the inside of the barrel channel on wooden fore end sections - just the serial number and not the letters have been observed. SMLE rifle manufacturers were given no serial ranges to begin or end production with, so it is possible that two rifles may exist with the same serial number produced at different factories. An average example runs about $375 in very good condition at the time of this writing. 4 MK 1 and retained its original chambering in .303 British. JavaScript is disabled. 4Mk. " gh" over "1 9 h". by The_Enigma 29 Mar 2012, 15:46, Post 4Mk. No. I (T) and No. 4 Mk. 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Helve: "M.H.B." "S" by Steve Hoog 23 Mar 2012, 02:44, Post Here we have a scopeless and virtually unfired 1944 No4T on the left and two heavily reworked "sportster" T's (the middle professionally done by Sante Fe) and an American surplus "bubba" on the right. So a genuine Savage rear sight converted to T format by H&H is possible on an early 1941 converted and war time used rifle and on a late 1945 scopeless rifles and in between when added to BSA rifles that had the L flip sight from the factory - Savage provided a lot of micrometer sights for this purpose. The No. About the rifles. 4 bayonets went to New Zealand. 4 bayonets. Longbranch No. Lee Enfield No4 Mk1 Serial Numbers. 4Mk. In the expert write ups, there is reference to the H&H contract use of an "S" on the would-be "single round cut off" mounting ear section of the right receiver wall. Those who live by the sword get shot. 4 Spike Bayonet Manufacturers Chart. The Indians did us no favors scrubbing & remarking as they did. 4 Mk 1* rifle I have are the following on the left side of the metal band holding the buttstock to the receiver assembly: (1) "1944" (with the 4 overstriking what. There are more but again I would suggest reading either Skip Strattons or Ian Skennertons books on the subject. The No. 4 Mk. Guns, Parts and Accessories Quick Shopper, WTS/WTB/WTT (Want to Sell, Buy or Trade) Forum, Appraisals, Fakery, Dispute Resolution & Mediation Forum. Rear micrometer sight. Manufacturers in North America did not use Dispersal Codes. An additional 1944 Wrist / Action stamping group - an excellent condition example. Socket: "No 4 Mk II" over "S" and "B 75" over "1455". A general guide for military surplus rifles, pistols, and ammunition. 10,203. [35] There must have been a lot of them to survive 2 world wars and all the action and attrition they were exposed to. In 1939, the British soldier was still armed with the same rifle his father, or perhaps even his grandfather, carried. The "S" was added to indicate the need for this re-zeroing as a subsequent step. Where did the replacement Micrometer sights come from? The period of manufacture is believed to be late-1940s or early-1950s. 0000002950 00000 n 4Mk. These included the Ross MK. The British No. (125mm.) 4Mk. The last year observed on these sights using the SM mark is 1943 as per the right hand example, then the S69 code is used - again on major components (sight ladder (top left of the face), cursor (left side), elevation screw (top) and elevations screw nut (back). (pictured at left) 1.5 - Added 200% more memes for all my Brazilian fans. Each loop does its own job - the middle loop of each is for the biceps - typically retaining at least one keeper to synch down around the middle of the upper arm when in position. Be sure to check out our gun classifieds where you can buy, sell or trade your gear. This mod adds an Lee Enfield No.4 Mk.1 alongside a small quest. 1* is functionally the same as the Mk.1, but various changes were made in the design to make the manufacturing process faster. My thought is its a Savage No4 Mk1* lend lease made in 1942, It has the ( S ) markings and machine marks, The receiver, barrel . 4 Mk. 4 was 44 12" long, weighed 8 lbs., 11 ozs., and had been adopted in 1939 to replace the Short, Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)renamed the No. Socket (right): 4 bayonets. (21mm.) The No 4, Mk I* Lee-Enfield: Introduction - YouTube 0:00 / 22:26 Introduction The No 4, Mk I* Lee-Enfield: Introduction britishmuzzleloaders 83.5K subscribers Subscribe 10K 598K views. II*, all in the UK: Prince-Smith & Stells, Howard & Bullough, Lewisham Engineering, and the Baird Manufacturing Co. 1.4million No. However, these scabbards are encountered far too frequently for only 25,000 to have been made. II was otherwise identical to the Mk. 4Mk. 4 Rifle," appeared originally in the April 2004 issue of American Rifleman. It has a tapered steel body with a ball finial. 5 Mk I (for example, Savage or 4 Mk. 4 mm. Early No4 rifles were produced with the micrometer sight by the rifle manufacturer (Enfield Lock - "E over D" for the Trials rifles). If it has a lateral screw through the back of the forend, it is either a post war production Mk.2, or an earlier mark that has been rebuilt. The socket was forged by Viners Ltd. Danish Lee Enfield No4 Mk1 Green Canvas Sling HTK. Although some knife bayonet designs were considered, most types submitted utilized a cruciform blade. Then after the lessons and material losses of the BEF in Europe, the No4T was hurried into existence and the 1907 USA leather slings were applied to it as standard equipment. Since the Government arms factories were already running at capacity producing rifles and machine guns, private contracts were let for bayonet production. These were the last No. Fully functional barrel, receiver in 7.62 x 51 NATO. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I, Scabbard (Throat): broad arrow proofmark, Tool: "BRADES" over "1944" over broad arrow proofmark. I, with the bayonet and socket one solid forging. As interest in replacing the No. During refurbishment the bulk of German markings were scrubbed (although some waffenampts are still present and evidence of markings being removed is clear), further the original . The safety latch style and M47C mark and the SM marked rear sight as as the 1945 examples above. 4 spike bayonets used by Turkey. To ensure its the real deal and war period production, what should one look for? Photo to follow, when I can work out how to post one. The following maker marks are pictured at left: This scabbard is pictured on page 133 of Graham Priests book, Spirit of the Pike - British Socket Bayonets of the 20th Century. According to the author, the example in my collection is still the only brass-throated scabbard reported. You can build more Battery Ammo and .303 at the Chem bench. I markings were reminiscent of how Pattern 1907 bayonets were marked, with the royal cypher, type, and maker. Among the markings on the No. It is stamped nothing at all like yours. BSA experienced a third level of maker coding change - each of its factories were given an "A,B,C" location definition. Buy Lee Enfield spike bayonet with scabbard No3 Mk1 No4 Mk2: GunBroker is the largest seller of Bayonets Knives & Swords All: 972734854 . The Enfield No4 MK1 was one of the most prominent battle rifles ever produced. For example, No. Interesting feedback, here are all other markings that I can find. 4Mk. We set ourselves apart by supplying unique parts at a good value and standing by our products by offering outstanding customer service. No4 mk1 is stamped on the side of the reciever. 4 bayonet. III rifle also began to take hold, different mounting systems were tried. 4 spike bayonet. Bayonet Of the rifles I have examined this appears 1 in 10 or so times on real rifles - applicable to 1943 to 1946 production. They have a high standard of fit and finish, feel solid and robust and are a joy at the rifle range, where, due to a magic thing near exclusive to Enfields called Positive Compensation, 1000 yard accuracy can . Two Swiss codes are noted. II became No. The new rifle was well regarded by the troops receiving them. British infantry rifle Lee -Enfield No.4 Mark 1 of WW2. 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