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. II* bayonets. II* socket forgings. The company disappeared in 1970. 0000002978 00000 n
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This is one of the most frequently (attempted) reproduced / forged marks of all the No4T marks. An average example runs about $375 in very good condition at the time of this writing. This example was made in the USA by the Savage Stevens Co. of Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts. The significance of this mark is not known. by Saxon Cross 22 Mar 2012, 21:45, Post The new value of an ENFIELD 303 NO 4 MK I rifle has risen $13.78 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $631.57 . They have a high standard of fit and finish, feel solid and robust and are a joy at the rifle range, where, due to a magic thing near exclusive to Enfields called Positive Compensation, 1000 yard accuracy can . Go to. by verdenpark 23 Mar 2012, 07:54, Post II bayonet re-packaged in 1963 cardboard carton. These later T's often went into stock as "Scopeless" - a rifle in a transit chest as a spare part - awaiting a need and the addition of a scope and bracket - plus all the other CES. HWn7WpW)|s,iY&(T{+S{ycI( xxu_X')r_%m%ae[ov!n{wKrI|%Rs*5Pg" crR&%Nu2KC G?8~3TZ,GrpOMl">Ep%PT>|`(8-8i,&v#b7R U,i~D H2MV~p}-6eY3@K_wlqwC0TWv jwv~=4=?9K2/.$gc|dr_1Ti)wbz|y!A|Q6%w%j6gcB/GccvuY
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So it figures that the right S51 is almost always from Hollands and there are less of them due to service attrition than there are real No4Ts that can evidence them. 4Mk. There are fewer finer rifles that are a pleasure to own, enjoy and shoot than the peacetime made Lee Enfield No4 Mk2. Markings: The left side of the stock collar is marked "14C2827 / S /1942" and with a flaming bomb proof. Buy Lee Enfield spike bayonet with scabbard No3 Mk1 No4 Mk2: GunBroker is the largest seller of Bayonets Knives & Swords All: 972734854 . 4 Mk. JavaScript is disabled. The stocks of British manufactured examples are typically a naturally seasoned English walnut that has a moderately dark brown color and has a tight, straight grain. The bolt heads are marked 0, 1, 2, or 3. II*, with approximately 161,026 reported produced, during 19421943. Here, he explains their advantages and disadvantagesand how to use them safely. 4 Mk. Hollands being the hand made shotgun and rifle masters took the specified "high street" sourced screws and blued the heads. Thanks to inter-war development, an improved and simplified design was waiting in the wings, and the No. While the Winchester made P14s were recognized as designated man / sniper rifles and developed the remainder, included the 1907 leather slings were relegated to storage and second tier supplies / arms / materials. Qty 1 Mine only have the serial number (single letter, five numbers) on the butt socket. You can build more Battery Ammo and .303 at the Chem bench. I will have to check through Skennerton tonight. The rifle was a No. 0000007555 00000 n
There are almost 2 years of rifle production that did not receive this triangular sling swivel at the factory and would have it added in service - especially prolonged Cold War British service - it is still possible to encounter a rifle that was an early discharge / loss that never received the triangular swivel update. It retains the 10 round box detachable magazine, however the largest change to the rifle was the addition of a rear aperture sight. The Sante Fe in the center was completely polished and blued by them to make a premium scoped sporter - they removed the original serial from the wrist and added their own by stamping through the bluing (original barrel serial is still present) this rifle may have picked up the fabricated safety spring at Santa Fe. 4 rifles and bayonets after Belgium was liberated in September 1944. Socket: "No 4 Mk II" over "S" and "B 75" over "1455". Wartime guns all had letter prefixes, but each. The, The very first Maltbys and BSA's produced their own and used the associated early marks for each (large B for BSA, stylized M for Maltby). I was recently asked to demo how to attach the web sling and its cousin the 1907 leather sling to an No4T for use in the field or range. Lee Enfield No4 Mk* Long Branch 1944 - SOLD No4 Mk1 Fazakerley 1944 Serial KC25154 - Sold No4 Mk1 Maltby 1942 Serial M10655 - Sold No4 Mk1* Sterling 7.62mm Conversion - Sold AIA Lee Enfield M10-A1 Cal: 7.62x39mm - Sold Long Branch No4 Mk1* 1950 - Long Butt - SOLD No4 Mk1 7.62mm - SOLD No4 Mk1 BSA 1942 - Sold No4 Mk1 Fazakerley 1942 - Sold Only 75,000 of this type were made. !o, I am hoping to get some help confirming or disproving my theory about this 1963 Indian furbished Lee Enfield No4 Mk1* I bought a few days ago. SPONSORED. He also indicated that P.S.S. Savage rear micrometer sights have some unique machining features in the battle peep - which will be missing on the T format versions. 4 rifles were imported to the USA from Turkey in the mid-2000s. Canadian Arsenals trademark was adopted in 1947, Spirit of the Pike - British Socket Bayonets of the 20th Century, British No. 4 mm. Home Articles Guns & Parts Suppressors Optics & Thermals Ammunition Gear News & Opinion Columns Museums & Factory Tours ID Guides Interviews Event Coverage Articles by Issue Volume 1 V1N1 (Oct 1997) V1N2 (Nov 1997) V1N3 (Dec 1997) V1N4 (Jan 1998) (120mm.) 0000001961 00000 n
I have encountered some post-war (commercial?) "S" inside a square Many, but not all, maker and subcontractor marks are illustrated. by Steve Hoog 22 Mar 2012, 20:21, Post Singer and other producers (Savage has been observed). 4 bayonet is coated with PX4mineral oil (grease), in a green waxed "primary pack" wrapper. Most of the parts are interchangeable, the only major difference is usually the factory marking, if it is present. III was declared obsolete in 1946. lightly-struck "s" 1, Mk III, I Have This Old Gun: British Lee-Enfield No. It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice! 4 Mk 1* (T) rifle in .303 British made by Savage in 1942. I read that BO would indicate early 1944. The demand of new ENFIELD 303 NO 4 MK I rifle's has risen 8 units over the past 12 months. Be sure to check out our gun classifieds where you can buy, sell or trade your gear. The demand of new ENFIELD 303 NO 4 MK I rifle's has risen 6 units over the past 12 months. Westland of Croyden - an alternative to their "C.E.W. The "circle-PSK" marking is somewhat of a mystery and is seldom encountered. The Indian plant stamped their own serial number into the top of the receiver. I like using the triangular sling swivel to deliberately tighten the sling around my hand to grip the fore-end when using a shooting glove, Lee Enfield books by Ian Skennerton - Ideal reference information, Genuine Lee Enfield No4 Mk1 T Parts, Features, Marks and Accessories, Here we have a scopeless and virtually unfired 1945 No4T on the left and an "active service" No4T on the right that had its last service with India, other than the metal being painted with lumpy glossy black paint it is predominantly unchanged, On the left, the scopeless one exhibits all marks as freehand stamps through the blackened surface. 4 Mk 1 was made only in America and Canada and featured an additional simplification omitting two parts and some machining operations that allowed the bolt to be removed from the receiver by aligning the bolt head perfectly with a gap in its guide slot along the side of the receiver. No4 Mk2 - 1955. The Belgians received Lee-Enfield No. Prince-Smith used four different markings: Howard & Bullough Co. of Accrington, Lancashire, was one of the smaller makers of the No. 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. S191 was Franco-British Electrical's dispersal code. 1 scabbards. 4 Mk. Known Issues: PA 3rd Person broken (Wont fix) Tape clipping. 4 Mk. II*, with approximately 84,566 reported produced from 19431945. "1951" and broad arrow proofmark, Cover (Inside): "P.S.S. The labelling indicates that this No. The No. Israeli domestic made scope brackets are unique. If you are slightly less lucky you may have a rifle, scope and accessories that have been used and "improved" by private owners and tinkerers, Here is how to spot original features, errant ones and simple techniques to step towards your chosen rifle impression - original factory - war years service - post war British service and post war International service - organized by parts group: Wrist markings: I was talking with a fellow enthusiast about BSA Shirley using electro-penciled serial numbers in production and so took some photos to explore this: Here we have a scopeless and virtually unfired 1945 No4T on the left and an "active service" No4T on the right that had its last service with India, other than the metal being painted with lumpy glossy black paint it is predominantly unchanged, On the left, the scopeless one exhibits all marks as freehand stamps through the blackened surface. They may have the numbers stamped into the front portion of the fore-end and on the bottom of the magazine. :Mr`X cV7AB.D~|rU`z .O l/|~ ; 7{
BO 12151 (the five digit no. by Saxon Cross 23 Mar 2012, 13:50, Post Two-piece construction gives the No. However, the Rijkswacht (Gendarmerie) used the No. Little is known of their manufacture and use. The No. 4Mk. Lee Enfield #4 MK1 - MARSTAR CANADA. The M47C is typical, as is the date and TR mark. Call us toll free: +1 888-744-0066. 4Mk. Fully functional barrel, receiver in 7.62 x 51 NATO. 1 rifle), but changes were made to the. . 4 Mk. $8.69 shipping. Sujets similaires I with the broad-lipped steel mouthpiece. My thought is its a Savage No4 Mk1* lend lease made in 1942, It has the ( S ) markings and machine marks, The receiver, barrel . %%EOF
Three firms produced the No. 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. Those who live by the sword get shot. Read my article on Bayonets for the Short, Magazine, Lee-Enfield Rifles. One of the recent Pakistani surplus releases featured a range of No4T and their replacement parts - now circulating in European, Australian and USA markets. Mine is a 1943. Accuracy: * * * * * Thank you for the welcome. 4 spike bayonets used by Turkey. Some of these rifles seemed to have laid in stores until the end of the war and then they and and the remains of the BSA marks were furiously converted to "T" status by H&H while the contract lasted. Essentially both types of sling present 3 loops, to form a better control on the stance with the firearm to hold and return to a sighting zero (natural point of aim) - I have personally experienced this in CMP competitions, where sling use during rapid fire is essential. This indicates the length of the bolt head with the larger numbers being the longer bolt heads. 5 S.D. #6. The socket is fabricated by welding together seven sheet steel stampings, eliminating the socket forging process altogether. Stock No: 7B/546 210.00. II: Singer in Scotland, the Savage Stevens Co. in the USA, and Long Branch in Canada. Little is known about these British No. It was thought that these may have been used by Australian units serving alongside the British Army, however, Australian issue of these bayonets has not been confirmed. 1 various markings. Barrel is 24 inch, five groove 1:10 right hand rifling. 7B/1005/21/103/1147 Inspection marks on the receiver ring. These war time sling swivels were made by Hollands and are typically browned steel. 4 Mk. The No. He was born in 1921 and later served as a navy corpsman in Japan and Korea. Genuine early BSA marked T rear sight (reconditioned / polished scale face): When the war expedient models were produced (initially with the "L" flip sight, then those selected for conversion to T status had to have the rear sight replaced with a modified micrometer sight (H&H indicated this had been done by stamping the "S" on the front of the right receiver wall ( this happened to most, but not all!) (125mm.) No. Here is a Savage T format sight - with a 'squared S" on all 4 major parts as above: Of other interest - Wood and other Metal marks / stamps. i would guess longbranch with savage magazine box and some brit parts thrown in for good measure , it does not seem at all unreasonable for the indian FR and yes the indians did no favors for collectors but there is no question who did the deed. Ltd. (pictured at left) Barrels with two, three, four, five, and six groove rifling were produced. After wrapping the point, this bayonet would have been oiled and sealed in clear plastic. $40.59. RV# 11322, Socket: "No 4 Mk II" over a superimposed "LB". They are tight barrels. Savage marked their bayonets with the letter "S". The stock was made by . Parker Hale PH5DC Lee Enfield No4 rear sight and PH 'FS2A' foresight. No4 mk1 is stamped on the side of the reciever. Over the years I have received many emails regarding serial numbers. Where did the replacement Micrometer sights come from? 3. by Steve Hoog 23 Mar 2012, 13:42, Post No4 Mk1 - DP - A safety lesson 2012: A DP marked rifle fired without first being completely dismantled or inspected after purchase by a new owner. The serial number is DA22567A, above the serial number it says NO.4 MK1 F (FTR) that is all the markings I can really see on the gun and I was wondering what year the rifle was made, the model it is, & how much it is . he! It has been consistently observed but no reason or original documentation found to support it. Canadian Arsenals produced a run of approximately 5,000 No. The U.S.M5 scabbard was made by Beckwith Manufacturing Co. of Dover, New Hampshire. Seen in the picture above are the normal spots to find the serial number and manufacturers information on the No4 and the No5 rifle. Also, the Tape Hunt makes a return. 4 Mk. I was beautifully made, with its distinctive cruciform blade. Maryland Shooters is the most active and largest Maryland gun community online. 0000013021 00000 n
Socket: "No. broad arrow proofmark 1943" over "CAT. The leather belt frog is of unknown origin. I've seen guys actually twist the action because they are so tight. Singer and other producers (Savage has been observed). II* bayonets, Baird secured the spike to the socket using a steel pin. II was otherwise identical to the Mk. 2 mm. Something that looks like 12C456 or 12L345. Any stock of the P14 cheek pieces would have been transferred to the 4T program - first built by Enfield Lock and then by Hollands - it is not clear when these transitioned to new made cheek pieces. No4 rifles were given a starting number that may be used to identify manufacturers, but again there was no set serial blocks. 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. 4 Mk. 4Mk. The example shown is marked M47C for BSA Shirley and is also browned. These came together as you see them; bayonet and sheath have "4" painted on. No4 rifles were given a starting number that may be used to identify manufacturers, but again there was no set serial blocks. 1 Mk3 mark III SMLE No4 Mk1 1917 British Parts Lot S at the best online prices at eBay! 4 MK 1 and retained its original chambering in .303 British. During the war, the No. This No. I don't see any other markings, but the paint is quite heavy, so there . " gh" over "1 9 h". SMLE Mk1 Forestock. 0000004885 00000 n
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4Mk. The last picture illustrates an unusual mark, occasionally found on No. Henry Repeating Arms recently presented a $25,000 check a nonprofit organization that provides support and programs for the families and co-workers of firefighters killed in the line of duty. It is essentially an updated N0. III sniper rifle and Enfield No. Scabbard makers included: This uncommon scabbard has parallel sides and is made of very lightweight steel tubing. 1 in 1939. P.S.K. Long branch bayonets are marked with a superimposed "L" and "B". On the right the "England" stamp was a required format for origin to be imported into the US after @1965 and is clearly stamped through all of the finish layers. Mills Webbing Prototype (Reproduction) Sling. You must be rich. This Mk. Prior to the Great War (World War One, WWI, 1914-1919), the Short, Magazine, Lee-Enfield (SMLE) left the factory with a buttstock marking disc, a small, removable piece of brass inletted into the right side of the buttstock; a place for the Unit Armourer to stamp a unit identification. Four mouthpiece materials have been documented: Zinc Alloy (Mazak), Steel, Aluminum, and brass. Sheffield Steel Products of Sheffield, Yorkshire. 769 23
. This PSK No. . Very good 5 groove barrel. II* bayonets were produced, over a million of which were produced by Prince-Smith. 4 Mk I, chambered in the same .303 British cartridge as the SMLE, retained the better features of the SMLE (in 1926, the SMLE was renamed the No. An example would be: rifle serial number 52C2689 would be the 522,689th rifle produced by Savage Stevens. II was, by far, the most numerous variant, with over 3.3million units produced. 4 spike bayonet was the result of a 20 year series of studies, experiments, and troop trials seeking to find a lighter, handier substitute for the venerable Pattern 1907 bayonet. This example has a much finer finish on the socket than other No. When the No4T was conceived the cheek piece was transferred / continued. Mazak is, by far, the most common, followed by blued steel. Armourers would not make a buttstock with S51 for spare parts. Similarly Savage rifles that are genuine and completed to a fully scoped "T" are rare and early. 5,949. 0000013061 00000 n
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In the British war time contract scheme there were 2 phases of demarcation - early / pre-war marks, and later regionalized contractor codes, For mid 1943 and down you are seeking the early war markings from Singer (SM), after that seek the regional producer code (S69 - for Southern region, 69th contractor). US$40 (4 bids) When the number sequence reached 9999 the next letter assigned to the factory would be substituted in place of the former. "AM/712" indicates procurement via an Air Ministry (RAF) contract. The securing tab retained the No. 4 socket bayonets produced. These were purchased from the USA as supplies in the great war (WW1) along with the Pattern 14 rifle (amongst other materials). Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for British Lee Enfield No. These are now hard to find in any condition, but this example is near pristine. Savage-made bayonets are much cruder forgings than those made by either Singer or Long Branch. 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