- #LEE ENFIELD NO4 MK1 SERIAL NUMBERS LOCATION SERIAL NUMBER#
- #LEE ENFIELD NO4 MK1 SERIAL NUMBERS LOCATION CODE#
It was later deemed a candidate for upgrading at the Fazackerly Royal Ordinance Factory (Liverpool) after 49 when Mk2s were being produced. Originally made by Savage in the Chicopee Falls Armory, number 852,075 of () produced, became part of the Loan/Lease program to Great Britian. I will have a look at my books again for you on this subject.Īpologies for any poorly spelt place names. Wow, a 303 British with an apparently long and convoluted history. My No.4s do not have any makings on the woodwork, but the trigger guard and magazine do.ĭo not know much about the scopes used on the No.4(T), but they are somewhat complex when compared to the Pat.1918 ones used on the No.1 Mk.III(T), and 3 Mk.I(T) rifles. These are the calibre, date the barrel was either made or proofed, below which is stated the proof pressure in tons.
Most of the inspection marks will be under the woodwork.Īt the pointy end, there will be very small stampings on the right hand side of the barrel, between the bayonet lugs and the muzzle. These are hard to see, but are a crown, a letter inside a star, and the word ENGLAND should be quite visible on the right side.
#LEE ENFIELD NO4 MK1 SERIAL NUMBERS LOCATION CODE#
broad arrow, dates, crosses (proof mark), plus signs (which indicate condition of the rifle), and the original manufacturer (usually a code like M47C ( this is BSA Shirely mark)). On the Butt Socket there will be small, almost impossible to see marks. I have never seen the M.1944 markings before. The other details such as maker, model, and FTR are on the left side of the receiver, either very lightly stamped, or engraved with an electric pencil.
#LEE ENFIELD NO4 MK1 SERIAL NUMBERS LOCATION SERIAL NUMBER#
Note that not all FTR rifle were converted. Mine only have the serial number (single letter, five numbers) on the butt socket. Along with this will be the model designation, and below this, the serial number. This means Royal Ordance Factory Fazakerly, Factory Through Repair, 1949. The latter will have an engraving on the flat side of the receiver which will read something like (taking one of my rifles as an example), F(FTR)49. 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. Apart from the markings as stated above, you should take note of the woodwork. Delivery is completed within 7 working days of order.A sniper? You must be rich. Please call our sales team on 01908 37144 for more information.
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