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    No.4 MK1 project

    Well here it is.... If anyone can help with finding parts it would be appreciated
    Oh and Does anyone know where I can go to check the serial No. for any history on the rifle.
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    A Collector's View - The SMLE Short Magazine Lee Enfield 1903-1989. It is 300 8.5x11 inch pages with 1,000+ photo’s, most in color, and each book is serial-numbered.  Covering the SMLE from 1903 to the end of production in India in 1989 it looks at how each model differs and manufacturer differences from a collecting point of view along with the major accessories that could be attached to the rifle. For the record this is not a moneymaker, I hope just to break even, eventually, at $80/book plus shipping.  In the USA shipping is $5.00 for media mail.  I will accept PayPal, Zelle, MO and good old checks (and cash if you want to stop by for a tour!).  CLICK BANNER to send me a PM for International pricing and shipping. Manufacturer of various vintage rifle scopes for the 1903 such as our M73G4 (reproduction of the Weaver 330C) and Malcolm 8X Gen II (Unertl reproduction). Several of our scopes are used in the CMP Vintage Sniper competition on top of 1903 rifles. Brian Dick ... BDL Ltd. - Specializing in British and Commonwealth weapons Specializing in premium ammunition and reloading components. Your source for the finest in High Power Competition Gear. Here at T-bones Shipwrighting we specialise in vintage service rifle: re-barrelling, bedding, repairs, modifications and accurizing. We also provide importation services for firearms, parts and weapons, for both private or commercial businesses.
     

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    No records exist of history by serial number, but from the serial and markings we can tell you where and when it was made, at best.
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    Here are the markings

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    Hi Hazmat ....

    Here's a site with some good information to bookmark for the future.

    Lee Enfield Rifle Markings (click here)

    "No4 Mk1 FTR (F) 47" .... means your No.4 Mk 1 Lee Enfield rifle went back to the Fazakerley factory (F) for a Factory Thorough Recondition/Repair (FTR) in 1947 (47)

    "BNP" ".303" "2.22" on barrel and under that is either "18.5 or 18+ or 184 TONS" .... means that your rifle was tested for safety by Birmingham Proof House showing caliber and chamber length. As required by British law, any firearm offered for commercial sale (regardless of military proofing) has to undergo a pressure test. Passed firearms were stamped, usually on the barrel and receiver.

    "NP" was the Birmingham Nitro Proof between 1912 and 1954 and "BNP" is the Birmingham Nitro Proof after 1954

    "Englandicon" is sometimes seen on Enfield Riflesicon and it's the British private export mark pre-1968

    The B3959 serial number confuses me a bit. I'm not sure it's the original serial number, but if it is, a "3" as the second digit in this case normally indicates the original manufacturer as BSA (Shirley Plant).

    Hope this helps somewhat...

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    Thanks Badger that does help Now if I can just get the rest of the parts........

    Thanks Again
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    A worthy project Hazmat. I can't tell conclusively from your pics, but is it the front or middle barrel band you're missing?

    If you need 'em I've got a middle barrel band and an appropriate buttplate, just drop me a PM if you haven't found those parts yet.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hazmat View Post
    Thanks Badger that does help Now if I can just get the rest of the parts........

    Thanks Again
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    Haz, if you take a clear pic showing every part you have for it, we can give you a list of what you need. Get it from Springfield Sporters.

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    Ok this is what I have so far
    The barrel, receiver, bolt assembly, front and rear sights all in working order. I bought on ebay the complete stock, Trigger guard (no screws) and they through in the middle band with no screws or swivel. Not sure if the middle band is correct they said it was but maybe its just a little bent out of shape.

    I found this on ebay (see attached picture and description below) but have not bid on it yet. It still has about 4 days left, so I have time and right now it's at $8.99 US.
    Oh and I have a bayonet but having trouble getting it on Its very snug and I don't want to force it.

    Very NICE Brass Buttplate rear sling swivel, and all four screws for both for Lee Enfield No 4 Mark 1. The buttplate is in REALLY nice condition, and will polish up rather nicely, is marked with an E in a Diamond proof mark. The other parts are in Very good condition, original finish. All parts are of WW2 vintage. Great for restoring that old Lee Enfield.
    So that's it... I don't think I need much more so any input on what else I need would be appreciated.

    Thanks
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    Ok this is what I have so far
    The barrel, receiver, bolt assembly, front and rear sights all in working order. I bought on ebay the complete stock, Trigger guard (no screws) and they through in the middle band with no screws or swivel. Not sure if the middle band is correct they said it was but maybe its just a little bent out of shape.

    I found this on ebay (see attached picture and description below) but have not bid on it yet. It still has about 4 days left, so I have time and right now it's at $8.99 US.
    Oh and I have a bayonet but having trouble getting it on Its very snug and I don't want to force it.



    So that's it... I don't think I need much more so any input on what else I need would be appreciated.



    That stamped sling swivel is wrong...you have an early wartime rifle, you should have the machined swivel. Don't bother with that auction.

    You have the rear handguard ring, you need middle band(if the one you have is bent), screw and swivel, upper band and screw.
    Kingscrew and rear trigger guard screws, bushing and lockwasher for kingscrew.
    Stock bolt and washer if there isn't one already there.
    Machined butt sling swivel complete, two screws for it, brass buttplate and screws.

    Not much money for all this from Springfield Sporters.
    Last edited by Cantom; 12-10-2007 at 10:49 PM.

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    Thanks Cantom
    I'll keep the list and check them off as i get the parts.
    What do you think of the parts in the picture from ebay? Should i go for it?

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