no.4 mk1* a few questions

feeds@yuku.com (catklan4) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:24:53 GMT

i have a 1942 no.4 mk1*. marked us property on reciever. the ser. # is 13c6842. on the same band just below the serial # it is also stamped with an S , below that 1942, and below that 8.. the wood, clip ,and bolt all have the same ser.#. the " c " in the ser. # indicates this is a savage? it also has the battle flip up sight with graduations 2 thru 13 . I am wondering if this is the correct sight because it is marked mk2. I brought the gun to the local gun shop to ask...

Chinese Enfields? Any such beast? Information?

feeds@yuku.com (Kierlup) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:06:28 GMT

I spoke to-day with a fellow who says he has a 1926 Lee-Enfield, with a 10 round magazine attached to the trigger guard by an approx. 5" chain. He knows little about it, and couldn't identify it by type, but said it has Chinese characters on it, and the "wood goes all the way to the end". I haven't seen it yet, and I suspect it's more likely to be Indian markings, but I'm wondering in the meantime whether any of the British manufacturers are known to have...

Savage No4 Mk1* Info Needed

feeds@yuku.com (Old Brass) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:46:32 GMT

Hi...brand new to this forum and looking forward to learning more about the various British rifles.

I'm currently looking at a Savage No4 Mk1* that appears in excellent condition. I have a few questions to clarify the authenticity prior to purchase. All appears to be all Savage except it has the Variation 1 rear sight (haven't checked for markings on it) and the center barrel band is marked MB. The rifle is in the 93CXXXX serial number range, marked with the US Property. The...

Cleaning rod

feeds@yuku.com (Black Lab) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:17:23 GMT

My cleaning rod is too short for my #4 Enfield. I am going to get a new rod, but I was wondering if anyone has a opinion on which type is best. I know aluminum can have a tendency to pick up grit. I think steel is good. I am thinking about a one piece fiberglass or is it a composite, I am not sure. I would think they could pick up grit as well. What's the Best ???

No 4 Mk I/3 help

feeds@yuku.com (lucky dog) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:03:16 GMT

In a moment of weakness I bought this rifle. What I would like to know is the electro-pencil work legitimate? Seems like there should be a month before the year. I know I should have done my homework but that is my cross to bear.

sporterized lee enfield

feeds@yuku.com (albert) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:05:08 GMT

I am new to the world of lee enfields always wanted one and have recently come across one through a friend. He wants 150 for it unfortunately im not sure of the model as of this moment, but I know that it is 308 caliber. So I'm guessing its from India I haven't seen it yet, it come with one of those ATI stock sets. I want to turn it back to as close to its original condition as I can get. He told me besides the stock it is untouched and in original condition. My question is is it...

Hole Drilled in #1 Mk 3 Receiver and Some Questions

feeds@yuku.com (Defndr) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:25:50 GMT

I purchased a couple of #1 MK 3 rifles to restore. One of them has a hole drilled in the receiver. It looks like they all have a factory hole in this location but this one has another hole drilled with it to make it bigger. Has anyone ever saw one like this? What is the original hole for? I am assuming that it would not be safe to shoot in this condition but I am just wondering why it had the hole drilled as it looks like it was imported this way. The red is not rust but looks like...

Rifle shoots low

feeds@yuku.com (Black Lab) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:17:55 GMT

I took a couple Enfields out to the range yesterday. my #5 was shooting 4" low at 25 yds. My front blade has a 03 stamped on it. What # blade do I need to bring it up 4" ?

Enfield Finish

feeds@yuku.com (wildwes) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:25:22 GMT

I was thinking about refinishing a No4MkI that I am restocking too, and I was wondering what everybody thinks about using black header paint for the metal? It would be very flat, and would resist heat well, but I'm not sure how durable it would be.

Missing Bolt for Long Branch Enfield Mk4

feeds@yuku.com (Cityrepo61) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:30:43 GMT

I gave a friend a T53 bayonet he was missing it from his Vietnam bring back (he brought it back himself). So to return the favor he gave me a 1943 Long Branch Mk4 that was missing a bolt. Any idea where I can get one and how to proceed with installing it.

Thanks
Steve 'cityrepo61'

P14 magazine question..

feeds@yuku.com (ball3006) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:01:01 GMT

Numrich list two versions of the magazine box for an Eddystone P14. Does anyone know the difference between the two? I am restoring a Eddystone and Remington P14s and I need a replacement mag assy. I know the Winchester may be different. Thanks...chris3

got an 1917 brit what do the numbers on the rear sight mean?

feeds@yuku.com (vitaminb) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:22:41 GMT

got a 1917 brit with the numbers on the rear sight from 2-20, so is that yardage x sumthin or what? new to this so please excuse my ignorance.

Slazenger Model 24

feeds@yuku.com (dromia) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:30:25 GMT

I am looking for an Anschutz magazine for a Slazenger model 24 in .22 Hornet.

This particular example has been evidently been converted to take an Anschutz magazine. Does anyone know what type of Anchutz mag it could be and also where I might lay my hands on one?

No. 5 butt plate removal issue

feeds@yuku.com (shazbot) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:36:02 GMT

Just got my No. 5 this afternoon. Heavily shellaced and painted, nice looking bore. Disassembled as soon as I got it home to give it a once over, but I cannot get the buttplate off. When I turn the top screw all it does is turn the bottom screw. All of the dissassembly info I have found shows 2 short screws holding the buttplate on. These 2 screws are definitely connected somehow and I can only get them to loosen up so much. put a screwdriver in each and did some turning,got about 1/8 of an...

SMLE No.1 MK III Bolt Head/Internal Bolt Thread

feeds@yuku.com (delta8672) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:08:49 GMT

Greetings!

I have a SMLE No.1 MK.III Bolt with rust on its internal threads. Have tried a brass brush in a drill with Kroil, the penetrating oil, as a lubricant with no success.

I think a hex bolt of correct size with correct spec threads would chase the threads if used with Kroil.

Can anyone please supply the correct thread specification for the Bolt/Bolt Head of the SMLE No.1 MK.III

Thanks in advance!

BlueSkies! delta8672

new to Enfields. Why does it say 'England' on my Savage Enfield?

feeds@yuku.com (kbatmast) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:41:14 GMT

Hi guys. New to Enfields. I have a No. 4 Mk 1. Serial # 78C02XX. Matching s/n on bolt. It has a squared capital S on the receiver next to No. 4 Mk1. Based on what I've read online, I think this means it was made by Savage in Massachusetts. Probably late WWII period?...

Hello everyone

feeds@yuku.com (Tugger) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:14:20 GMT

Thanks for a wonderful site with plenty of info.

I inherited my grandfathers service rifle a few years ago. It was sporterized but I will not discusse that in accordance with site rules.

When I inherited it there where almost no identifying markings on it. I was getting it registered and the gent I took it to had it for about 2 weeks before he was able to identify with certainty (not sure how, the markings are so few) that it was a Lee Enfield No1 Mk3.

Well...

new enfield, what is it? cant find any info

feeds@yuku.com (glocker357) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:29:21 GMT

I just bought my first enfield today, was told it was a mk.3 no.1. well it isnt. The marking on the strap says E.R. under the crown, then 1907, then the number 1***
The barrel has proof markings from 1907, and the cross flags, and about 10 others, wrapping around the barrel under the stock, all different dates and crowns. the bolt has the same serial numbers, cant find any on the receiver. Ill throw in some pics but my camera sucks, so i hope someone...

No. 4 buttstock on a No. 1 rifle

feeds@yuku.com (coydog) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:20:29 GMT

I forget, what is the reason one cannot put a No. 4 buttstock on a No. 1 rifle? Springfield Sporters has British long butts for 4's only. Thanks.

Collectability of Fianna Fail Enfields

feeds@yuku.com (UKE3) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:36:23 GMT

Is there anything particularly collectible or desireable about Fianna Fail marked Enfields? I have learned a lot from this forum, but have seen very little on this subject. I've enjoyed this forum very much and would appreciate any comments.

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