1 Mk. Not a 2A1. [42] In 1943 it cost 7 15s (7.75) to produce[43] By comparison, a Sten Mk II submachine gun cost 2 10s (2.50). The Lee-Enfield remains a popular target and surplus rifle, renowned for its excellent accuracy and smooth bolt. Next/Previous. Learn how and when to remove this template message, the Birmingham Small Arms Company Limited, Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces Museum, The Birmingham Small Arms Company Limited, Singapore Armed Forces Military Police Command, "Cyprus divided: 40 years on, a family recalls how the island was torn apart", THE .256 INCH BRITISH: A LOST OPPORTUNITY by Anthony G Williams, The Lee-Enfield Rifle, London, Reading and Fakenham,Cox and Wyman Limited, 1960, Major E. G. B. 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At a time when long range shooting was considered important for a service rifle, the accuracy of the SMLE was an issue due to the use of rear locking lugs on the bolt. Most bolts were copper plated for identification. I pistol. Area Code: 253. 4 Mk. Shop forLee-Enfield SMLE at International Military Antiques. I chest for a British one. I (T) out of Pennsylvania and imported it to Canada. It is possible to obtain a 10-round (the maximum allowed by law) M14 magazines for the M10-B2 match rifles in particular, provided an import permit from the appropriate licensing services division can be obtained in some states, yet Australian Federal Customs may still refuse importation on no valid grounds. 4 Mk1/3 rifles), L8A4 rifles (converted No. RCAF, Researching a Canadian World War I Veteran, Report of the Awards of War Trophies 1920, Vimy Ridge April 1917 Canadian War Trophies, Mounting & Wearing of Decorations, Campaign Stars & Medals Canada circa 1945, British Columbia Provincial Police 1858 1950, BCPP Nominal Roll 1858 1950 Sorted Alphabetically, BCPP nominal Roll Sorted by Regimental Number, Royal Canadian Mounted Police 1873 Present, RCMP Change of Command Parade for E Division 2011-04-11. The L42A1 is a 7.62x51 mm . 4 Mk I/2, while No. Made of Matte Black, Glass-Filled Nylon. A CASED .303 (BRIT) ENFIELD 'MODEL NO.4 (T)' BOLT-MAGAZINE SNIPER RIFLE, serial no. [53], During the Second World War, standard No. Individual Pieces. infantry rifle chambered in the traditional .303 British. [46] The No. With British Snipers to the Reich some photos, Long Branch Scout Snipers Rifle 1943-1944, German M.G. 4 Mk I* in 1942, with the bolt release catch replaced by a simpler notch on the bolt track of the rifle's receiver. Notice lightening cuts in fore end and butt. By the late 1930s, the need for new rifles grew and the Rifle, No. Requiring a successor to these sound and proven - yet aging - guns, the dedicated L42A1 was selected in their place. I (T) without scope and bracket. But the 1917 Enfield is a strong action, with a receiver machined from 3.5-percent nickel forging. It is unfired, un-issued and most definitely the real . Customs services and international tracking provided. A new bayonet was designed to go with the rifle: a spike bayonet the No. $12.00. Virtually indestructible, this stock is great for hunting. A very few of these early conversions by Enfield were Stevens-Savage made in the USA and a few may have been made by Maltby and BSA. This rifle is fitted with Orignal Military Hensold Wetzlar Sniper scope ( NATO Stock number 1240-12-144-0714 ) and its original Stanag scope mount. 4 marks, in the hope of increasing sales of a rifle that had little U.S. market penetration. The STG58 lower has only 'Safe' and 'Repetition' to comply with UK Law on Straight pulls It has a new barrel proofed in 2003 also to comply with UK Law. III (Mk. As a standard-issue infantry rifle, it is still found in service in the armed forces of some Commonwealth nations,[13] notably with the Bangladesh Police, which makes it the second longest-serving military bolt-action rifle still in official service, after the MosinNagant (Mosin-Nagant receivers are used in the Finnish 7.62 Tkiv 85). From 1965 to 1975 (when production is believed to have been discontinued), the sight ranging graduations were changed from 2,000 to 800, and the rifle re-designated Rifle 7.62mm 2A1. Unfortunately they are out of focus. Initial production was 1,403 conversions of 19311933 troop trials No. Indian police officers carrying SMLE Mk III* and Ishapore 2A1 rifles were a familiar sight throughout railway stations in India after Mumbai train bombings of 2006 and the November 2008 Mumbai attacks. . 4 Mk. Lee Enfield No 4 Walnut Sniper Woodset. Rifle Factory Ishapore of India still manufactures a sporting/hunting rifle chambered in .315 with a LeeEnfield action. 32 MK. [16] The barrel was now halfway in length between the original long rifle and the carbine, at 25.2 inches (640 mm). Two burly front locking lugs hold .30-06 pressures easily. Lee-Enfield Mk.I ('Long Tom') 3 item; Lee-Metford Mk.II 1 item; Mauser 1898 14 item; Mosin-Nagant . [94] Magazine supply and importation (M14 and AK 10 single stack mag) whilst legal in Australia, has been spasmodically curtailed by Australian Federal Customs (for more information, see Gun politics in Australia). 5 Mk I). Add to Compare. Especially the toy gun with the appearance of a real gun. KTW Lee Enfield No.4 Sniper Airsoft Classic Rifle (Spring Power) $1,219.00. Early models of the LeeMetford and LeeEnfield even used a short length of chain to secure the magazine to the rifle. Deactivated G Code Kar 98 Rifle SN. 32 and its bracket (mount) were matched and serial numbered to a specific rifle.[55]. The Howard Francis self-loading carbine was a conversion of a No. The latter rifle is shown in the following two rotatable and . In Stock. 1 Mk V is the rear aperture sight. It was equipped with a No. This example is a commercial version equivalent to the Rifle, Long, .22-inch, RF, Mark I, with the newly introduced solid .22RF barrel, neither bolt nor receiver mounted safety, and in a configuration more or less as supplied for Royal Naval training subsequent to the .297/.230 Morris tubes . 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 7.62mm 2A, which was based on the SMLE Mk III*[84] and was slightly redesigned to use the 7.6251mm NATO round. [70] Production of this model was 19441946 and a few in 1950 to 1953. A further likely consideration was the difficulty of obtaining replacement ammunition in the event of the rifle's theft or the carrier's desertion. From the late 1940s, legislation in New South Wales, Australia, heavily restricted .303 British calibre (and other "military calibre") rifles,[74] so large numbers of SMLEs were converted to "wildcat" calibres such as .303/25, .303/22, .303/270 and the popular 7.754mm round. 3.How long will it take for my items to arrive? 5 Mk I (the "jungle carbine"). SOLD - Nazi Police Walther Sportmodell - .22 Training Rifle. 4 Mk. Savage-made LeeEnfield No. 4 (T) rifle and optic combo, with two different factories tasked with . IV rifles are externally identical to .303 calibre SMLE Mk III* rifles, the only difference being the .22 calibre barrel, empty magazine case, bolthead and extractor which have been modified to fire .22 calibre rimfire cartridges. Private Peter Braidwood parachuted into Normandy carrying a No. Many Mk. Collectors need to be especially careful when purchasing No. [47] With a cut-down stock, a prominent flash hider, and a "lightening-cut" receiver machined to remove all unnecessary metal, reduced barrel length of 18.8in (478mm) the No. 4s. Deactivated Cutaway M38 Kispuska Rifle SN. [105] The Tongan security forces also retain a substantial number of No.4 rifles donated from New Zealand's reserve stocks.[105]. 4 MK. [36] The increased gap resulted in an improved sighting radius, improving sighting accuracy and the aperture improved speed of sighting over various distances. He had purchased it two decades earlier as a surplus First World War . This is one reason the bolt closure feels smooth. [17][18], The LeeEnfield was adapted to fire the .303 British service cartridge, a rimmed, high-powered rifle round. I (T) but as it had shrapnel in the furniture, he managed to accidentally drop it during a practice parachute jump. [81][80] The L8 series of rifles consisted of L8A1 rifles (converted No. The first and third albums are of John Inglis Company which made Browning Machine Guns, Bren Guns and No. 4 MK. "SSA" and "NRF" markings are sometimes encountered on First World War-dated SMLE Mk III* rifles. $539.99. 4 MK. - Internal Magazine Pops out when Empty. An Australian experimental version of the No. 8 and Rifle, No. These unusual rifles have something of a mysterious service history, but represent a missing link in SMLE development. Good for wall hanger or budget collector. 4 Mark I and featured a rear receiver aperture battle sight calibrated for 300yd (274m) with an additional ladder aperture sight that could be flipped up and was calibrated for 200800yd (183732m) in 100yd (91m) increments. - Easy to Reach Hop Up Adjustment. Forum ~Angel~s Match Making Serivice on MILSURPS.COM athttps://www.milsurps.com/forumdisplay.php?f=48, NRA American Rifleman video on YouTube about a No. 8 is in regular use with UK Cadet Forces as a light target rifle. We have been trying to do something interesting since 2020, and that is to publish our short videos on Tiktok and Youtube. $510.00 CAD $475.00 CAD. 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However it was well-suited to winter clothing and putting a lot of lead downrange, so we can't really judge the designers for that. We cant imagine that so many people will ask this question. It was then decided that the limit of the effective range was a more realistic proposition at 800m. The Ishapore 2A and 2A1 rifles are often incorrectly described as ".308 conversions". [28] It was produced in very limited numbers and an experimental folding stock version was made. Conversion of rifles to smoothbore guns was carried out in several locations, at various times, for varying reasons. 2 Mk. A shorter and lighter version of the original MLEthe famous Rifle, Short, Magazine, Lee-Enfield, or SMLE (sometimes spoken as "Smellie", rather than S, M, L, E) [7] was introduced on 1 January 1904. 4 MK. This article is free advice to other collectors to suggest what distinguishes a true Lee Enfield No.4 (T) sniper rifle from a fake. 4 Mk. 3) in 1944 which had an improved field of view of 8 degrees 30 minutes. The action features helical locking surfaces (the technical term is interrupted threading). $15.00 to $225.00. [12] Although officially replaced in the UK with the L1A1 SLR in 1957, it remained in widespread British service until the early/mid-1960s and the 7.62 mm L42A1 sniper variant remained in service until the 1990s. 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. 4 action was similar to the No.1 Mk VI but stronger and easier to mass-produce. Click & Collect. 6, Mk I[50] was also developed, using an SMLE MK III* as a starting point (as opposed to the No. These were similar to the No. 2.40 postage. Most No. James Purdey and Sons fitted special buttstocks later in the war. The left side of the stock collar is marked with the serial number and "C 23". 1 Mk. The front of the magazine well is marked "M/47C" and "R". 32 3.5 telescopic sight. II in 1943 which offered side adjustments in finer 1 MOA increments, and finally the Mk. Add to Compare. [95], A number of British Service Rifles, predominantly the MartiniHenry and MartiniEnfield, but also the various LeeEnfield rifles, have been produced by small manufacturers in the Khyber Pass region of the Pakistani-Afghan border. scope not perfectly aligned to the barrel). The Sturmgewehr 58 (StG 58) is a selective . These are called "Mk IV Cond. 1617 - 350.00. Fixed and adjustable aperture sights incorporated onto later variants, 1930 (trials only; 1,025 produced and leftover parts assembled into rifles early in WWII), 1931present (2,500 trials examples produced in the 1930s, then mass production from mid-1941 onwards). It featured a ten-round box magazine which was loaded with the .303 British cartridge manually from the top, either one round at a time or by means of five-round chargers. . 5 iron sight line was similar to the No. Observed examples are dated 1931 and 1933. 4 Mk I* rifles are all stamped "US property". These guns are in good condition, and are all MKIII* rifles, many with matching numbers to bolt, and receiver. Check out our lee enfield stock selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. The No. [27][26][28] 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. 4 series rifles that were converted to 7.62 mm NATO were re-designated as the L8 series of rifles with the rifles being refitted with 7.62 mm NATO barrels, new bolt faces and extractor claws, new rear sights and new 10-round 7.62 mm NATO magazines that were produced by RSAF Enfield to replace the old 10-round .303 British . The scope shown here, No. [26], During the First World War, the SMLE Mk III was found to be too complicated to manufacture (an SMLE Mk III rifle cost the British government 3/15/ = 3.75[when? LeeEnfields are very popular as hunting rifles and target shooting rifles. I (T) with 1 Canadian Parachute battalion in the 6th Airborne Division. [29], The inability of the principal manufacturers (RSAF Enfield, the Birmingham Small Arms Company Limited and London Small Arms Co. Ltd) to meet military production demands led to the development of the "peddled scheme", which contracted out the production of whole rifles and rifle components to several shell companies. 07747 843281 Alex Corfield . It was unsuitable for general issue and production ceased in 1947, due to an "inherent fault in the design", often claimed to be a "wandering zero" and accuracy problems.[48]. The iconic Lee-Enfield Rifle, the SMLE Mk.III, was first released at the start of 1907. . During the First World War alone, 3.8million SMLE rifles were produced in the UK by RSAF Enfield, BSA, and LSA.[91]. 4. In 1942, Birmingham Small Arms was brought in to create the No. [16] Some straight-pull bolt-action rifles were thought faster but lacked the simplicity, reliability, and generous magazine capacity of the LeeEnfield. The Pattern 1913 Enfield (P13) rifle was developed as a potential replacement for the Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE) rifle that entered service in 1902. 4 Mk. I serial number 7466, was issued to 1 Canadian Parachute Battalion, so it is possibly one that Peter carried in battle. These rifles were designated as the No. KTW Lee Enfield No.4 Sniper Airsoft Classic Rifle (Spring Power) Out of Stock KTW-4571383520912. [45] 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. In the UK, the single-shot .22 calibre Rifle No. 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. Enfield Envoy, a rifle intended for civilian competition target shooting and Enfield Enforcer, a rifle fitted with a Pecar telescopic sight to suit the requirements of police firearms teams. I (T) Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle, Made by Enfield in England, converted by Holland & Holland in England, 25" blue-steel barrel and receiver, folding ladder rear sight, protected post front sight, blue-steel trigger and trigger guard, 3-piece walnut stock with cheekpiece, brass buttplate with cleaning-kit compartment, (3) sling swivels, 3X No. These conversions were prompted by firearms legislation that made possession of a rifle chambered in a military cartridge both difficult and expensive. Original price: Less than $20 as army surplus. Out Of Stock. $347.55. The L42A1 is a bolt-action sniper rifle chambered for the 7.6251mm NATO cartridge. Toy guns are very special products. 32 telescope sight to the left side of the receiver. 4 Mk I was officially adopted in 1941. These stand for "Standard Small Arms" and "National Rifle Factory", respectively. In Jordan, the LeeEnfield was in use with the Police and Gendarmerie until 1971, and with the Armed Forces until 1965. RFI, in India, converted a large number of MkIII rifles to single-shot muskets, chambered for the .410 Indian musket cartridge. In an environment where ambush and dealing with tree-posted snipers required a quick response and a high rate of return fire, the standard bolt-action Lee-Enfield riflethe Number 4 Mark 1could not do the job. The LeeEnfield series is very popular for service rifle shooting competitions in the UK and Australia due to the prohibitions on the legal ownership of semi-automatic centrefire rifles in Great Britain and restrictions on the legal ownership of semi-automatic centrefire rifles in Australia. The second and fourth albums are of Small Arms Limited at Long Branch where the Lee-Enfield No. 3s and Mk. A deep notch for the bolt handle enables it to serve as a third or safety lug. II and Mk. 4, Mk 1, Mk 2, Mk 5 Monte Carlo Stock Classic Monte Carlo design. The products were marketed under alliterative names e.g. I (T. LESS TELESCOPE) rifles, being already 80% converted, are the easiest to finish off though they would not be properly collimated (i.e. The new rifle also incorporated a charger loading system,[23][full citation needed] another innovation borrowed from the Mauser rifle and notably different from the fixed "bridge" that later became the standard: a charger clip (stripper clip) guide on the face of the bolt head. 1 Mk. By placing an order, the buyer represents that he/she is in compliance with the law and will utilize the items in a lawful manner. [10] Both underwent a minor upgrade series in 1899 (the omission of the cleaning / clearing rod), becoming the Mk I*. I (T)which he carried on the Operation Varsity parachute jump into Germany in March 1945 and on the advance to Wismar to cut the Soviets off from illegally occupying Denmark. [104] LeeEnfield rifles have also been seen in the hands of both the Naxalites and the Indian police in the ongoing Maoist insurgency in rural India. Lee Enfield Rifle Stocks aftermarket parts, scope mounts and accessories for sale. The rifle used a magazine and bolt system . Talens, Martien. 10999 - 05979. MA. 4 Mk. [31], The SMLE Mk III* (renamed Rifle No.1 Mk III* in 1926) saw extensive service throughout the Second World War, especially in the North African, Italian, Pacific and Burmese theatres in the hands of British and Commonwealth forces. I (T). It was the British Army's standard rifle from its official adoption in 1895 until 1957. Length of pull 14 inches. Brown Bess, percussion Enfield, Snider and Martini rifles & carbines, long and short Lee-Enfields to 7.62mm L1A1 and current 5.56mm F88 Steyr AUG. . All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. Its direct predecessor was the Lee-Metford, a similar bolt-action design that brought the British military a state-of-the-art weapon comparable to the latest Mausers. The author owns a 1945 BSA Shirley No.4 Mk1 (T) rifle and has examined other rifles, including a late war Canadian Long . mrfury59 (1,097) 100% 3. $150 Forend Only. SOLD - Remington 1903 Sniper Rifle. [34], In 1926, the British Army changed its nomenclature; the SMLE became known as the Rifle No. It was produced only by Small Arms Limited at Long Branch in Canada, and Stevens-Savage Firearms in the US. lee enfield magazine for smle rifle caliber .303. Like the No. The Second World War would . 4 rifle with the trigger hung forward from the butt collar and not from the trigger guard, beech wood stocks (with the original reinforcing strap and centre piece of wood in the rear of the forestock on the No.4 Mk I/Mk I* being removed in favour of a tie screw and nut) and brass "gunmetal" buttplates (during the war the British, Americans and Canadians replaced the brass buttplates on the No.4 rifles with a zinc alloy (Zamak) type to reduce costs and speed production).