Yours falls into the category of having a low serial number and one of 917,000 produced. 9, all .22 rimfire trainers and/or target rifles based on the Lee action, were adopted or in use with Cadet units and target shooters throughout the Commonwealth, the No.8 as of 2017 has been replaced among cadet forces due to obsolescence. [46] With a cut-down stock, a prominent flash hider, and a 'lightening-cut' receiver machined to remove all unnecessary metal, reduced barrel length of 18.8 in (478 mm) the No. Some rifles (such as LongBranch) had very finely marked serial numbers done with an engraving pen on the receiver wall. They are also still seen in the hands of Pakistani and Bangladeshi second-line and police units. Returned to Britain in 1952 in exchange for P-17 rifles. Serial number on barrel is 5349 then on bolt entrance that number. I have a lee Enfield no1 mark3. (Thats why I prefer people to list their location). Externally the new rifle is very similar to the classic Mk III*, with the exception of the buttplate (the buttplate from the 1A SLR is fitted) and magazine, which is more 'square' than the SMLE magazine, and usually carries twelve rounds instead of ten,[88] although a number of 2A1s have been noted with 10-round magazines. 303 enfield rifle tha has a serial number of 42973 and ENGLAND. Other Equipment. 4 Mk IV, The LeeEnfield in military/police use today, THE .256 INCH BRITISH: A LOST OPPORTUNITY by Anthony G WilliamsArchived 6 June 2013 at the Wayback Machine, Special Service Lee Enfields: Commando and Auto Models by Ian Skennerton. The initial wooden-stocked De Lisle with a fitted suppressor. [91][92] Also contributing to the total was the Rifle Factory Ishapore (RFI) at Ishapore in India, which continued to produce the SMLE in both .303 and 7.6251mm NATO until the 1980s, and is still manufacturing a sporting rifle based on the SMLE Mk III action, chambered for a .315 calibre cartridge[93] the Birmingham Small Arms Company factory at Shirley near Birmingham, and SAF Lithgow in Australia, who finally discontinued production of the SMLE Mk III* with a final 'machinery proving' batch of 1000 rifles in early 1956, using 1953-dated receivers. However, many 2A/2A1 owners shoot such ammunition in their rifles with no problems, although it should be noted that some factory loaded .308 Winchester cartridges may appear to generate higher pressures than 7.6251mm NATO, even though the rounds are otherwise interchangeable this is due to the different systems of pressure measurement used for NATO and commercial cartridges. The rear of the bolt handle, bottom of the magazine . I'm making it a sticky for your reference: http://home.earthlink.net/~smithkaia8/theenfieldlists/ yockey5 15K 2 I and converted to sniper equipment by Royal Small Arms Factory Enfield early in 1942. 5 groove Rifling in excellent condition. 4 Mk I/2, whilst No. Many early model rifles, of Magazine LeeEnfield (MLE), Magazine LeeMetford (MLM), and SMLE type, were upgraded to the Mk III standard. RSAF Enfield used 4 digits (other manufacturers used 5 digits) and a letter suffix, repeating every year. Ethiopian Empire: acquired after World War I. Finland: some stored in depots after the Finnish Civil War, Some captured from the Resistance were used by the pro-Nazi French militia Milice franaise, Nazi Germany: some captured No. About 3,000 rifles, mostly Stevens-Savage, appear to have been partially converted by Holland & Holland but never received brackets, scopes of the final 'T' mark. Other distinctive features include a nose cap screw was slotted for the width of a coin for easy removal, a safety lever on the left side of the receiver was slightly modified with a unique angular groove pattern, and the two-piece hand guard being extended from the nose cap to the receiver, omitting the barrel mounted leaf sight. [96] AIA also offered the AIA M10-A1 rifle, a Jungle Carbine-styled version chambered in 7.6239mm Russian, which uses AK-47 magazines. Roughly 1,400 of these were converted to No. 5 Mk I). These unusual rifles have something of a mysterious service history, but represent a missing link in SMLE development. [103], Many Afghan participants in the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan were armed with LeeEnfields. [42] It was produced only in North America, by Small Arms Limited at Long Branch in Canada and Stevens-Savage Firearms in the USA. Ive just purchased a 1942 stamped Lee Enfield rifle which has a number 93L8939. Nigeria: Used by the Nigeria Regiment and then by Nigerian Army. 4 Mk. It is like detective work trying to figure out the clues. THE SAVAGE MADE NO4MKI* ENFIELD. Discussion in 'Non-XD Handguns' started by BobTheMasher, Mar 21, 2009. The LeeEnfield takes its name from the designer of the rifle's bolt systemJames Paris Leeand the factory in which it was designedthe Royal Small Arms Factory in Enfield. The serial number and the year of manufacture were marked on the receiver ring of the weapon. 950.00 . [23] The barrel was now halfway in length between the original long rifle and the carbine, at 25.2 inches (640 mm). Serial numbers are found on the inside right, front of the body while.303 conversion numbers used the left side. Dated 1953 believed is 'Irish Contract Rifle' lot, but serial number was supplied to British Army. It is one of 2500 out of 25,000 made by BSA. Talens, Martien. [42], Later in the war, the need for a shorter, lighter rifle forced the development of the Rifle, No. under the crown stands for 'George Rex' and refers to the reigning monarch at the time the rifle was manufactured. 1 Mk. [10][11] The WWI versions are often referred to as the 'SMLE', which is short for the common 'Short Magazine LeeEnfield' variant. This proved fortunate for the LeeEnfield, as wartime demand and the improved Mk VII loading of the .303 round caused it to be retained for service. It is one of 75,000. From 1965 to 1975 (when production is believed to have been discontinued), the sight ranging graduations were changed from 2000 to 800, and the rifle re-designated Rifle 7.62 mm 2A1. Lee Enfield 303 Serial Numbers 1 How can I look up my SMLE's history by serial? Standard Mk VII .303 inch cartridge for LeeEnfield rifle. The SMLE Mk V (later Rifle No. [14] LeeEnfield rifles are still popular in the region, despite the presence and ready availability of more modern weapons such as the SKS-45, the AKM, the Chinese Type 56 assault rifle, and the AK-74. yah I dont have a clue ether. Most of the Canadian made No.4 Mk.I* (T) sniper equipments went into British service. I also have a No7MkI/L Land Service swiveling pommel blade bayonet intended for the MkV submachine gun but will also fit the No4Mk1 Enfield. 4 Mk 2 rifles: Note 1: Second World War UK production rifles had manufacturer codes for security reasons. 1 Mk V rifles were manufactured solely by R.S.A.F. Serial number- 37978. [52], During the Second World War, standard No. So it is possible to have a Long Branch serial applied to a Maltby, or a Maltby serial applied to a Faz. Numerous attempts have been made to convert the various single-shot .410 shotgun models to a bolt-action repeating model by removing the wooden magazine plug and replacing it with a standard 10-round SMLE magazine. Brabantia Nostra. [16] To further facilitate rapid aimed fire the rifle can be cycled by most riflemen without loss of sight picture. The rifle became known simply as the 'three-oh-three'. It's not stamped all that well so that doesn't help. There are many theories about the serial number ranges included in these contracts, but since they include far more than 50,000 rifles there is no way to tell if a particular rifle was part of the Irish, British or any other contract. The wristguard markings on a 1918-dated Short Magazine LeeEnfield Mk III* rifle manufactured by the London Small Arms Co. Ltd. Then, the work was assigned to Holland & Holland, the famous British sporting gun manufacturers, which converted about 23,000 No. 303 Mk. Remember, geographical location affects values, as well. 4 Mk 2. [46] The No. 3 standard) were later modified for use with the 7.6251mm NATO L42A1 Sniper Rifle. [65][66], In Britain, a .22RF version of the No.5 Rifle was prototyped by BSA and trialled with a view to it becoming the British Service training rifle when the .303'CF No.5 was initially mooted as being a potential replacement for the No.4 Rifle. Enfield Serial Number Discussion in '. [62][63] No. Such rifles would have 5-digit serial numbers with either an "E" or an "F" serial number prefix, and the serial number would be stamped on the rear of the bolt handle and on the bottom of the fore-end, as well as on the receiver ring. Thank you for your time. Many surplus LeeEnfield rifles were sold in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States after the Second World War, and a fair number have been 'sporterised', having had the front furniture reduced or removed and a scope fitted so that they resemble a bolt-action sporting rifle. GWF is free to use so please support the Forum. Grizzley1 Registered Joined Aug 31, 2014 [33], Due to the poor performance of the .303 British cartridge during the Second Boer War from 18991902, the British attempted to replace the round and the LeeEnfield rifle that fired it. [21] Some of the MLEs (and MLMs) were converted to load from chargers, and designated Charger Loading LeeEnfields, or CLLEs. Jordan: Arab Legion used Mk III and No. 4 Mk. I assume it's a Canadian longbrance, but I am a bit confused as a web post puts this serial number around 1950? 6 Mk I never entered full production and examples are rare and valuable to collectors. [50], The term 'Jungle Carbine' was popularised in the 1950s by the Santa Fe Arms Corporation, a U.S. importer who refurbished many surplus rifles, converting many of the No. Numbers and markings on rifles, I find fascinating. [74], In the early 1950s Essential Agencies Ltd. I assume its a Canadian longbrance, but I am a bit confused as a web post puts this serial number around 1950? The Canadian scopes made by Research Enterprises Limited and were prefixed with a letter C and went through C no. [90] The original 2,000 yards (1,800 m) rear sight arm was found to be suitable for the ballistics of the 7.6251mm, which is around 10% more powerful and equates to a flatter trajectory than that of the .303 British MkVII ammunition, so it was a simple matter to think of the '2000' as representing metres rather than yards. Identifying Serial Numbers Hi guys, A friend just inherited his father's Lee Enfield and doesn't know anything about it. Often the serial number would be obscured by the Suncorite when refinished, so it was practice to restamp the serial onto the left wrist socket. Lee Enfield rifles are used by the Jamaica Constabulary force for training recruits during field-craft exercises and drills. Magazine cut-off on an SMLE Mk III rifle. I (T) chambered in .303 British. Observed examples are dated 1931 and 1933. [104] The CIA's Operation Cyclone provided hundreds of thousands of Enfields to the Mujahideen, funneling them through Pakistan's ISI. 4 rifle was heavier than the No. 4 Mk IV was designed with the modern shooter in mind, and has the ability to mount a telescopic sight without drilling and tapping the receiver. 4 variant, a 'battle sight' was developed that allowed for two set distances of 300 yards and 600 yards to be quickly deployed and was cheaper to produce than the 'ladder sight'. www.skennerton.com/NewBooks.htm Back to Blog Lee Enfield Serial Number Database Joseph Strickland I (T). Peek! The bolt head is released by a spring catch on the No4 Mk1 and Mk2, but by a cut-out on the bolt track on No4 Mk1* made by Savage and Long Branch. The Lee-Enfield No. A transitional model the No. Very Good/Excellent condition. I rifles were made for Trials. 7 Mk. If no one knows, then is there a place where I could go to figure out the manufacture date? These stand for 'Standard Small Arms' and 'National Rifle Factory', respectively. This feature was removed on the Mk III* rifle. Like the No. 3) in 1944. Previous conversions to Drill Purpose (DP) of otherwise serviceable rifles were not considered to be sufficiently incapable of restoration to fireable state and were a potential source of reconversion spares. I myself could not even hazard a guess on a price. If it's a 1942,it will more likely then not,have the rear release tab for the bolt. Canadian sniperSergeant Harold Marshall carries a No. The SN is L6604XSAW. 5 Mk I was popular with soldiers owing to its light weight, portability and shorter length than a standard LeeEnfield rifle. Cannot find any broad arrows. General Great War Discussion. It was never an official military designation but British and Commonwealth troops serving in the Burmese and Pacific theatres during World War II had been known to unofficially refer to the No. 5 was shorter and 2 lb (0.9 kg) lighter. The Lee-Enfield series of rifles is one of the most successful bolt-action rifles of all time. Thailand: (the contract was concluded on 10 December 1920 when the king received shipment of 10,000 rifles.). 4 Mk IV. Design. Could it be some other sequential number? 4 and No. IV[60] from 1921 onwards. Very early production low serial number. The British military switched over to the 7.6251mm NATO round in the 1950s; starting in 1970, over 1,000 of the No. The whole nine yards including refinish to produce what would in effect be a brand new rifle.. If it has the cutout toward the barrel knox,after 1942. good point on the longbranch but the maltby not so much , interesting thought line englishman - i know peter has been a wealth of knowledge and much life experience. Rifle Factory Ishapore of India still manufactures an sporting/hunting rifle chambered in .315 with a LeeEnfield action.[114]. The resulting weapon, designed by W.G. However, the LeeEnfield was mainly replaced in main-line service in the Pakistani Police in the mid-1980s by the AK 47, in response to increasing proliferation of the Kalashnikov in the black market and civilian use. Odd that the left side has been scrubbed and no FTR marks. The wooden cheek-piece was attached with two screws. It was equipped with a No. 5. The year is fake. 8 is in regular use with UK Cadet Forces as a light target rifle. Dave91 Apr 25, 2010 The #1 community for Gun Owners of the Northeast Member Benefits: No ad networks! 32 3.5 telescopic sight. This means Royal Ordance Factory Fazakerly, Factory Through Repair, 1949. But here is the thing, that number on that No 4 is stamped in an area where some manufacturers stamped the year it was made. 4 Mk I, No. II and Mk. Lee-Enfield - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. [11] The Lee bolt-action and 10-round magazine capacity enabled a well-trained rifleman to perform the 'mad minute' firing 20 to 30 aimed rounds in 60 seconds, making the LeeEnfield the fastest military bolt-action rifle of the day. 1 Mk III to the 7.6325mm Mauser pistol cartridge. Where are the serial numbers on a Lee Enfield? for the rest of the story you need to post some really good photos , there is a question or two that jump to mind but ill leave those to the more knowledgeable among us . 4 Mk. Note 2: GRI stands for 'Georgius Rex, Imperator' (Latin for 'King George, Emperor (of India)', denoting a rifle made during the British Raj. 4 Mk I* in 1942, with the bolt release catch replaced by a simpler notch on the bolt track of the rifle's receiver. The Holland & Holland conversions usually have the contractor code 'S51' on the underside of the buttstock. 32 telescope sight to the left side of the receiver. The No. United States: Used by units of the American Expeditionary Force attached to British and Australian units during the First World War. The gun itself is in very good condition. These were known as .22 Pattern 1914 Short Rifles[59] during The First World War and Rifle, No. Volley Sights Arabic butt disc marked ( Ottoman Empire captured) This has come out of the 'Hans Gnter Collection' 890.00. 1 Mk V), adopted a new receiver-mounted aperture sighting system, which moved the rear sight from its former position on the barrel. 2 Fazakeley Rifle. Maybe something similar is going on with the No.4? Are you interested in CNo7 serial numbers as well? ), of Toronto, Ontario, produced a run of several thousand survival rifles based on the No. [14][106] As of 2012, LeeEnfield rifles (along with MosinNagants) are still being used by the Taliban insurgents against NATO/Allied forces in Afghanistan.[91]. Rifle & Carbine Serial Number Log. ), Rhineland Arms produces .45 ACP conversion kits for the LeeEnfield action using M1911 pistol magazines.[113]. They did, however, continue to be used at Bisley up into the 1970s with some success, and continue to perform extremely well at Military Service Rifle Competitions throughout the world. The main deficiency of the rounds at the time was that they used heavy, round-nosed bullets that had low muzzle velocities and poor ballistic performance. The No. . [100], The quality on such rifles varies from 'as good as a factory-produced example' to 'dangerously unsafe', tending towards the latter end of the scale. Yes, I know, I should get out more! Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 Fax: 877.486.7278 These were similar to the No. 4 Mk 2 with the ladder aperture sight flipped up and 5-round charger. [40] Unlike the SMLE, that had a nose cap, the No 4 LeeEnfield barrel protruded from the end of the forestock. I (T) and No. The LeeEnfield rifle was derived from the earlier LeeMetford, a mechanically similar black-powder rifle, which combined James Paris Lee's rear-locking bolt system that had a barrel featuring rifling designed by William Ellis Metford. I cant seem to find his posting right now, but it might help explain things. [42] The No.4 Mk I rifle was primarily produced for the United Kingdom. Serial number- 95L5837. that serial is definetly a longbranch range , and not an early one , longbranch did make rifles from 48-56 , my records show 1944 production was 58L to 84L , 42 was 1L to 20L so that is out , i show 1950 production in the 91L to 95L range that looks to be correct . The 12 month average price is $625.64 used. Armi Sport offers both a defarbed and (believe it or not) what they call a "farbed" version. Hey guys I bought this 1917 B.S.A CO Lee Enfield Smle a couple of days ago I'm just curious on the nose cap serial number the letter is a J but the numbers match the other parts that are matching have a D. Here are some pictures. All those marks, taken together, tell a story of who made the rifle, who repaired it, who owned it, who used it and where it went. There were more than 317,000 Mk I MLE rifles produced and nearly 600,000 Mk I* MLE rifles. I rifle as many collectors believe. 303 british identification 303 british rifle identification 303 british serial number search 303 british serial numbers The Howell Automatic Rifle was the first attempt to convert the LeeEnfield SMLE into a semi-automatic rifle. 4 Mk I* and No. The No.4 (T) rifles were extensively employed in various conflicts until the late 1960s. [10], The LeeEnfield rifle was introduced in November 1895 as the .303 calibre, Rifle, Magazine, LeeEnfield,[10] or more commonly Magazine LeeEnfield, or MLE (sometimes spoken as 'emily' instead of M, L, E). 4 Mk I* [25][27][28][29] The windage adjustment of the rear sight was also dispensed with, and the cocking piece was changed from a round knob to a serrated slab. He sent me the serial number but I can't make heads or tails of it. The No. At some point just after the Sino-Indian War of 1962, the Rifle Factory Ishapore in India began producing a new type of rifle known as the Rifle 7.62 mm 2A, which was based on the SMLE Mk III*[87] and was slightly redesigned to use the 7.6251mm NATO round. I, Mk. Since formation in 1998, organisations such as the Lee Enfield Rifle Association have assisted in not just preserving rifles in shooting condition (many LeeEnfields are being deactivated and sold as 'wall-hangers' to collectors who do not hold a Firearms Licence in countries where they are required), but holding events and competitions. The receiver-mounted rear sights and magazine cutoff were also present and 1,025 units were produced in the 1930 period.[38]. [99], 'Khyber Pass Copies', as they are known, tend to be copied exactly from a 'master' rifle, which may itself be a Khyber Pass Copy, markings and all, which is why it's not uncommon to see Khyber Pass rifles with the 'N' in 'Enfield' reversed, amongst other things. When I got home and took it out of the case here is what I've now got. the British Army The Lee-Enfield . 32 Mk. The Howard Francis Self-Loading Carbine was a conversion of a No. I do remember reading something by Peter Laidler, so forgive me if I dont recall it correctly. p. 372. It looks more of a case of someone trying to make it out to be something it is not. The wood shows scuffs and bruises from handling - may clean up even nicer, metal is 90+ condition original finish. [31], The SMLE Mk III* (renamed Rifle No.1 Mk III* in 1926) saw extensive service throughout the Second World War as well, especially in the North African, Italian, Pacific and Burmese theatres in the hands of British and Commonwealth forces. Bangladesh: extensively used during 1971 war. Anschutz target rifles fall into this category, and their system is given on the page for these rifles. [45] No. Serial Number on the rear face of the bolth handle of my 1944 No. When Japan entered the war in 1941, New Zealand found itself lacking the light machine guns that would be required for local defence should Japan choose to invade, and so the New Zealand Government funded the development of self-loading conversions for the LeeEnfield rifle. Note 2: Savage-made LeeEnfield No. That needs inspecting for proper fit at the recoil lugs. I (T) Serial number 0C820 made by Stevens-Savage as a No. The rest of the story is that this carbine was accepted into New Zealand service in 1899 and was assigned inventory number 1909. 1 Mk. The No. [85] The L8 series of rifles consisted of L8A1 rifles (converted No.4 Mk2 rifles), L8A2 rifles (converted No.4 Mk1/2 rifles), L8A3 rifles (converted No.4 Mk1/3 rifles), L8A4 rifles (converted No.4 Mk1 rifles), and L8A5 rifles (converted No.4 Mk1* rifles). That MLE with a s/n of 252 must be a pretty rare one then. The shorter length was controversial at the time: many Rifle Association members and gunsmiths were concerned that the shorter barrel would not be as accurate as the longer MLE barrels, that the recoil would be much greater, and the sighting radius would be too short. 5 Mk I as a 'Jungle Carbine'. [44] The L42A1 sniper rifle continued as the British Army's standard sniper weapon being phased out by 1993, and replaced by Accuracy International's L96. The rifles were manufactured by parts outsourcing and were assembled and finished in Australia, chambered in 7.6251mm NATO and fed from modified M14 magazines. 4 rifle as well. BOLT HEAD Matching serial numbers. 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