Legal Notice - International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and local laws. [14] Top-notch accuracy is difficult to achieve with the LeeEnfield design,[39] as it was intended to be a battle rifle rather than a sharpshooter's weapon,[39] and thus the Enfield is nowadays overshadowed by derivatives of Paul Mauser's design as a target shooting arm. 3,440 remained unfinished on the date the contract with Holland and Holland ended in 1946. [19] Many LECs (and LMCs in smaller numbers) were converted to special patterns, namely the New Zealand carbine and the Royal Irish Constabulary carbine, or NZ and RIC carbines, respectively. Pre-Owned. (HT standing for "heavy barrel, telescopic sight),[14] which saw service in the Second World War, Korea, and Malaya and was used for sniper training through to the late 1970s. The Lee Enfield rifle served from 1895 to 1957 with numerous variants produced by the dozens of countries that issued the rifle. According to all accounts, it was extremely accurate and highly sought after by WWII snipers wherever the British Army was fighting. $150 Forend Only. 4 Mk I* in 1942, with the bolt release catch replaced by a simpler notch on the bolt track of the rifle's receiver. showing a cased L42A1 whilst talking about the No. In the foreground, out of focus are thee sniper scopes mounted on rifles. Well-finished by military standards, it features a smooth-shucking bolt. I and MK. M1907 Sling This was an American sling that was the normal issue with the No. Fazakerley Lee Enfield No4 / No5 Rifle - "F" Marked Components - Parts Catalog. . The accuracy requirement was ability to place seven of seven shots in a 5 inches (12.7cm) circle at 200 yards (183m) and six of seven shots in a 10 inches (25.4cm) circle at 400 yards (366m). By the late 1930s, the need for new rifles grew and the Rifle, No. It started out as an . Many of these muskets were rechambered, after being sold as surplus, and can now be used with commercially available ammunition. Australia and India retained and manufactured the SMLE Mk III* as their standard rifle during the conflict, and the rifle remained in Australian military service through the Korean War, until it was replaced by the L1A1 SLR in the late 1950s. IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. [47] The No. Only wartime dated Long Branch No.4 Mk1* ("number four mark one star") receivers were converted to sniper rifles. During the First World War alone, 3.8million SMLE rifles were produced in the UK by RSAF Enfield, BSA, and LSA.[91]. 7, Rifle, No. 3.Range 35-50 feet, bolt-acting structure, shell ejection by pulling bolt. Answer (1 of 5): The LE in SMLR stands for Lee Enfield. In Canada the .303 and .22 models were being phased out between 2016 and 2019. $117.50 . 4 action, but lightened and shortened, chambered in .303 British. Prices for good quality rifles have increased dramatically and faked rifles are now appearing. Mine was made in 1964. it has all matching number and has a GREAT and clean bore, the stock is in about perfect condition all but a crack near the butt plate. 4 Mk1/2 rifles), L8A3 rifles (converted No. Helical locking lugs were probably used both to allow the chambering of imperfect or dirty ammunition and also so that the closing cam action is distributed over the entire mating faces of both bolt and receiver lugs. Prior to their creation a variety of WWI sniper rifles were in use. The P14's principal combat use during World War I was as a sniper rifle, since it was found to be more accurate than the Short Magazine Lee-Enfield, either in standard issue form or with modified "fine-adjustment" aperture rearsights designated Pattern 1914 Mk I W (F) and Pattern 1914 Mk I* W (F) or, from April 1918, Aldis Pattern 1918 . I have a research database listing roughly 2,000 serial numbers at this time. The Ekins automatic rifle was one of the numerous attempts to convert a LeeEnfield SMLE to an automatic rifle. [102], Khyber Pass Copies patterned after the LeeEnfield are still manufactured in the Khyber Pass region, as bolt-action rifles remain effective weapons in desert and mountain environments where long-range accuracy is more important than rate of fire. I purchased a No. 4 . They were then known by the designation Telescope Straight, Sighting L1A1. The Lee-Enfield sniper seen on these pages is just such a critter. I pistol. Individual Pieces. 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I wish to thank the many collectors and museums who have granted me access to photograph their items. I, Mk. Police forces in both the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu continue to operate and maintain stocks of No.4 rifles. I rifle as many collectors believe. [14] LeeEnfield rifles are used by reserve forces and police forces in many Commonwealth countries, including Malawi. While Peter Kokalis would not approve, Rich went ahead . 32 3.5 telescopic sight. Description: 1.The Lee Enfield Built according to the real gun 1:1, the appearance and internal structure are perfectly restored. As a result, most sets are mismatched. 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. 4 and No. 5 Mk I was popular with soldiers owing to its light weight, portability and shorter length than a standard LeeEnfield rifle. I/L bayonet, which has a rotating handle and a large ring on the cross-guard was not for the No. 4 MK. The author owns a 1945 BSA Shirley No.4 Mk1 (T) rifle and has examined other rifles, including a late war Canadian Long . Below are links to higher quality images on Flickr. 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. mrfury59 (1,097) 100% 4 Mk. Lee Enfield Carbine Stock Set. 5 Mk I (the "jungle carbine"). [56] A transitional model the No. The right side receiver boss adjacent to the front receiver ring should have an S stamped on it. $12.00. I blade bayonet which had a large muzzle ring to fit over the flash hider. 6 Mk I never entered full production and examples are rare and valuable to collectors. and scope 18218. Above and below is a BSA manufactured 'Long' Lee-Enfield, converted for use as a .22" training rifle. 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. . The Rieder automatic rifle was an automatic (full automatic only) LeeEnfield SMLE rifle of South African origin. NEW THIS WEEK! 4 Mk. It is unfired, un-issued and most definitely the real . 32 Mk. I know that the rear sight is the big differance between the two rifles. Later on when Avrakotos asked Michael Vickers to revamp their strategy, he stopped the Enfield system and, with the large amounts of money available thanks to Charlie Wilson, replaced them with a mix of modern weapons like AK-47s and mortars. 1 (T) sniper rifle which was arguably the best sniper rifle of the war. 4 Mk 2 rifle, the British refurbished many of their No. The L59A1 arose from British government concerns over the vulnerability of the Army Cadet Force and school Combined Cadet Forces' (CCF) stocks of small arms to theft by terrorists, in particular the Irish Republican Army following raids on CCF armouries in the 1950s and 1960s. 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). Lee Enfield magazine for Short Magazine Lee Enfield (SMLE) rifle 1915 1990. Products include: Lee Enfield Toy Rifle, Darts, Gel Balls, plastic shells. III* (HT). No. 4 (T) Sniper Rifle. A British sniper takes aim with his No. [80] However, experience from the programme, including the magazine design, was used to aid the later L42A1 conversion programme.[82][83]. In 1954, the War Office adopted the 7.6251mm NATO-calibre L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle for use by frontline infantry units. 4 Mk 2 infantry rifle chambered in the traditional .303 British. ARES Kar98K Sniper Airsoft Classic Rifle - Steel Version with Scope and Mount (Spring Power) $629.99. British No.4 Rear Sling Swivel Assembly . 1 Mk. These were converted in late 1941 and into the later part of 1942. 4 MK. Unmodified muskets require handloading of ammunition, as the .410 Indian Musket cartridge was not commercially distributed and does not appear to have been manufactured since the 1950s. 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 Lee-Enfield sniper seen on these pages is just such a critter. [99] Enfields continue to be used as drill weapons by the National Ceremonial Guard of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) as well as the Australian Defence Force Cadets. British Lee Enfield No4 Rifle Stocks x 4 and Butts x 6 including one fitted with Sniper cheek piece, In The Derby Saleroom Medals, Militaria and Firea. [111], This article is about the early twentieth-century British rifle. I Jungle Carbine prototype. 5 Mk I as a "jungle carbine". [39] Unlike the SMLE, that had a nose cap, the No 4 LeeEnfield barrel protruded from the end of the forestock. As best we can tell from surviving examples, these rifles had the S, TR, S51 marks and cheek rests, but neither the T nor scope serial number on the wrist of the butt. The bolt has a relatively short bolt throw and features rear-mounted lugs, and the bolt operating handle places the bolt knob just rearwards of the trigger at a favourable ergonomic position close to the operator's hand. 4 Mk I/3. [71][unreliable source?]. [15] To further facilitate rapid aimed fire the rifle can be cycled by most riflemen without loss of sight picture. please must be know that. Shop our .303 .308 lee enfield rifle synthetic stocks and scope mount kits on sale. They were supplied to the UK under the Lend-Lease programme during the Second World War. We will not fail your trust, provide you with the best products and services. [36] The increased gap resulted in an improved sighting radius, improving sighting accuracy and the aperture improved speed of sighting over various distances. similar in concept to the British Swift Training Rifle apparently. These unusual rifles have something of a mysterious service history, but represent a missing link in SMLE development. The No.4 (T) rifles were extensively employed in various conflicts until the late 1960s. 4 MK. 4rifles and the Sten Gun MK. A rifle in Scotland, bought out of the USA. [97], 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. This means that final headspace is not achieved until the bolt handle is turned down all the way. Shipping to: Due to the long size, this product is currently only available for delivery to the United States. 4 Mk IV, sfn error: no target: CITEREFWilson2007 (, sfn error: no target: CITEREFSkennerton2001 (, Modern Warfare, Published by Mark Dartford, Marshall Cavendish (London) 1985. The L59A1 was a conversion of the No. $347.55. 4 Mk. I* (T) were the standard WWII sniper rifles for the British and for the Commonwealth, except for Australia. [32] The Lithgow Small Arms Factory finally ceased production of the SMLE Mk III* in 1953.[26]. We will refund you total, please contact our customer email: [emailprotected]. Toy guns are very special products. These rifles were designated as the No. He also carried one in the Battle of the Bulge when 6 AB Div was sent over by sea and land, due to the bad weather, to reinforce the Americans. 1 Mk III pattern rifle. It was hoped that a propellant with a lower burning temperature would be an improvement, but the onset of the First World War in 1914 ended development before a suitable propellant could be found. 1 and No. The Lee-Enfield or Enfield is a bolt-action, . 4 bayonet, essentially a steel rod with a sharp point, nicknamed "pigsticker" by soldiers. Shipping to India, Singapore is not available now. HOW MANY No. A37339, WITH ACCESSORIES, by Holts . 3 - SFRC. The No. Unfortunately they are out of focus. LeeEnfields are very popular as hunting rifles and target shooting rifles. but there have been successes. [96], "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. This British Lee Enfield Sniper Rifle Stock Kit With 3-12X44 30mm Tube Illuminated Scope, Enfield Scope Mount & British Lee Enfield Monte Carlo Rifle Stock For .303 No. It was the British Army's standard rifle from its official adoption in 1895 until 1957. . [54] The telescopic sight had a field of view of 8 degrees 20 minutes and featured a bullet drop compensation range drum on top of the sight graduated in 50 yards (45.7m) increments from 0 to 1,000 yards (914m). First debuted in November 1895 as the .303 calibre, Rifle, Magazine, Lee-Enfield, the rifle has still found use today in military, sporting and ceremonial roles - over one hundred years since its inception in its original form. Click & Collect. 1 rifles to L59A2 drill purpose was also prepared but was abandoned due to the greater difficulty of machining involved and the negligible numbers still in the hands of cadet units. 1 bid. 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. 1 Mk V), adopted a new receiver-mounted aperture sighting system, which moved the rear sight from its former position on the barrel. GI#: 102233313. Long Branch Enfield No.4 Mk1* (T) Canadian Sniper .303 Bolt Action Rifle MFD 1945 C&R & Wood Case. Copyright 2020-present ToyGun Market Global, Inc. All rights reserved. The 12 month average price is $708.79 new and $618.39 used. Most bolts were copper plated for identification. 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 Lee-Enfield SMLE is a bolt-action, magazine-fed, repeating rifle that was the main firearm used by the military forces of the British Empire and Commonwealth during the first half of the 20th century. All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. [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. 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. i also. Postage 15 or collection from Chepstow. Collectors need to be especially careful when purchasing No. These guns are in good condition, and are all MKIII* rifles, many with matching numbers to bolt, and receiver. I wooden chests. I (T) and No. This web page will eventually go into detail on these rifles. A matched set is much more valuable and is a better shooter,. The later are almost certainly those that were incomplete at the date and time that the contract finished. It was equipped with a No. [74] The restrictions placed on "military calibre" rifles in New South Wales were lifted in 1975, and many people who had converted their LeeEnfields to the "wildcat" rounds converted their rifles back to .303 British. However, it is ultimately the responsibility of the buyer to be in compliance of laws that govern their specific location. Chinese contract wooden holster for the Inglis No. Wartime demand and the improved Mk VII loading of the .303 round caused the LeeEnfield to be retained for service. Then Brian Dick of www.bdlltd.com in North Carolina found the matching scope set in Nebraska. I (T) out of Pennsylvania and imported it to Canada. On Flikr thereare somealbums of official photos posted by Gary Blakeley. This includes matching sets as well as serial numbered components such as scopes, brackets, rifles and scope cases. You . [93] AIA also offered the AIA M10-A1 rifle, a jungle carbine-styled version chambered in 7.6239mm Russian, which uses AK-47 magazines. Add to Cart. A CASED .303 (BRIT) ENFIELD 'MODEL NO.4 (T)' BOLT-MAGAZINE SNIPER RIFLE, serial no. Serial numbers below 6000 were for civilian sale, serial numbers 6000 and higher were built under contract to the Canadian government. Sadly the owners cannot always agree and reach a satisfactory conclusion. [28] It was produced in very limited numbers and an experimental folding stock version was made. They were adopted to the British, Canadian, Australian (and other Commonwealth countries . If a rifle from two British plants was more accurate than average, it was set aside for No.4 (T) conversion. [88][89] 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,[90] 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. Not everyone agrees on the totals, but that is due to lack of complete archival records. 5 was first issued to the British 1st Airborne Division and used during its liberation of Denmark and Norway in 1945. The No15 chest (middle two of the lineup in the photo above) is different to the C No7 rifle chest (front of the line up in the photos above) as it is taller to house the scope tin and spotting scope beneath the rifle, otherwise the chest is the same width and length. 44.00. The "Pattern '14" rifle was used as a sniping weapon throughout WW1, carrying the nomenclature No.3 Mk.I* (T) when fitted with the over-bore Pattern 1918 telescope, or No.3 T (A) with the side-mounted Alex Martin design of mount and the more usual Pattern 1916 telescope early in WWI. The commando units of the British military requested a suppressed rifle for killing sentries, guard dogs and other clandestine operational uses during the Second World War. . 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". [14] Soft-point .303 ammunition is widely available for hunting purposes, though the Mark 7 military cartridge design often proves adequate because its tail-heavy design makes the bullet yaw violently and deform after hitting the target.[106][107]. If a scope had to be changed in service due to damage, loss or upgrading to a newer model, the old scope number was cancelled and the new number was marked. 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. Phone . I introduced in 1942, the Mk. No. Parts for all makes of Lee Enfields. Rifles converted by them are marked with a tiny Enfield examinersstamp on the top of the front scope pad and NO S51 stamp on the underside of the butt stock. The No. It started life as a mundane postwar No. Next/Previous. GRI stands for "Georgius Rex, Imperator" (Latin for 'King George, Emperor (of India)', denoting a rifle made during the British Raj. Finally, he refinished the cheekpiece with oak pigmented Danish oil to more closely match the blond beech stock. $10.00. Conversion of rifles to smoothbore guns was carried out in several locations, at various times, for varying reasons. To this end, six good-quality No4(T) Lee Enfield sniper rifles were tested for accuracy, then made into L8 rifles and fitted with No.32 telescopic sights (the standard scope from the 303 days) and tested for accuracy again. 1 Mk. I (T) and No. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. US$489.74. [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. 3) developed and manufactured during the . The LeeEnfield SMLE is a bolt-action, magazine-fed, repeating rifle that was the main firearm used by the military forces of the British Empire and Commonwealth during the first half of the 20th century. 4, Mk 1, Mk 2, Mk 5 Monte Carlo Stock Classic Monte Carlo design. K98 Rear Band Mauser Stock Sling Retainer German Original WWII 98k (#202772889285) p***0 (129) - Feedback left by buyer p***0 (129). Ishapore 2A and Ishapore 2A1 receivers are made with improved (EN) steel (to handle the increased pressures of the 7.6251mm round)[86] and the extractor is redesigned to suit the rimless cartridge. 4s. 1612 (RR) - Add to Cart. Scratchproof and weatherproof. *Estimated delivery dates - opens in a new window or tab include seller's handling time, origin ZIP Code, destination ZIP Code and time of acceptance and will depend on shipping service selected and receipt of cleared payment. 4 Mk 1 rifles were renamed No. $50 Mid Band Spring. $15.00 to $225.00. Original item NOT A REPRODUCTION! The Rieder device could be installed straight away without the use of tools. 14.00. I ended up sending the rifle to Nebraska and it is now reunited. British Enfield P'14 Rear Sling Swivel Assembly . 3. This photo was probably taken in the same room as the first photo with Princess Alice. 4 Mk I/2, while No. 4 Mk2 rifles), L8A1 (T) rifles (converted No .4 Mk 1 (T) rifles),[80] L8A2 rifles (converted No. The C No 7 hasps and clasps have protective wooden surrounds and the lid is one board and does not have end caps per the SANo15. 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. [87] The original 2,000 yards (1,800m) 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 2,000 as representing metres rather than yards.