No1 Mk V1

[303 Collector]

I've just managed to purchase a 1930 dated No1 MkV1.
The rifle is is excellent condition although it has been through the 1940 upgrade to No4 spec.
As part of this process the mag cut off and orginal rear sight has been removed but it still appears to have its original woodwork, the wood has the rifle number and Enfield maker marks stamped on it.
I didn't notice at first but if you run your hand along the front lower wood you can feel a dip in the wood where the original chequering would have been and if you look carefully you can just make out in some places the faint lines of the chequering. Does anyone know if the removal of the chequering was part of the conversion procedure?

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[Peter Laidler]

We have one like that and another where the chequering has been roughed out a bit and filled in with an old pre-war type filler material

[303 Collector]

Thank you Peter its nice to know it was done at the point of conversion and not later by someone with a file. Just out of interest it was used by its previous owner in the 1966 Queens Prize at Bisley and he came 2nd so it shoots straight.

[Surpmil]

I think that would be the third "trials" rifle I've heard of converted to a target rifle. Made sense as they were no doubt considered the cream of the crop.

[RJW NZ]

I think that would be the third "trials" rifle I've heard of converted to a target rifle. Made sense as they were no doubt considered the cream of the crop.

Just curious as to why they were considred thusly, was it because they were a peacetime rifle, trying to make a good impression, and perhaps were thought to me made to a better standard? Or is there more to it than that?
I am impressed by the beautiful rich deep blue ing on the barrel of my 1930, its as good as any $5000 I've seen around today., if its a percieved quality issue then I agree.

Hi Eric Jones,
Thanks for the 1930 post, I'm lucky enough to have found a sportered one that I've been able to restore with the aid of members here, queen of my safe, and she gets to the range too. The rear sights have been a bit of an epic story, not finished yet, so I was wondering what your set up is? Mine came with an L battlesight, but it was unflippable due to the low axle height. I've re jigged it several times and have rigged up a normal milled sight but it doens't stay engaged in the vertical position very well, so I was wondering what you have there?
If you don't know about it there's a No1Mk6 serial registry going on, I don't have the url here but it is on enfieldresource under polls, Forums-Survivor Polls | Enfield Resource.com

got pics for us?

[Gav]

Here my 1931 dated No4 Mk 1, unfortunatily she has been a target rifle as well by the hole in the butt socket

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[Terry Hawker]

Thank you Peter its nice to know it was done at the point of conversion and not later by someone with a file.

Eric,

Don't assume that was a regular part of the conversion process. Although mine, (366A), lost its cut-off and original rear sight, it still retains its checkered fore-end.

Terry

[Gibbs505]

Love to get my hands on one of these!!

[Peter Laidler]

Doea anyone out there in forumland own No4 trials rifle serial number A 0207 or A 2207?

If so, it has a bit of history and we have some photos that might interest you

[Peter Laidler]

Trials rifle A-0207 or 2207 showing damage caused by an obstruction in the muzzle during the 'HAMILTON-LEIGH COMPETITION' at the BISLEY IMPERIAL RIFLE MEETING, 1946. CSMI Stewart of the Small Arms School Corps registered 5/5 hits on the snap target without realising that the muzzle had been shot away. It was taken to the test range at Enfield and still produced 3.5" x 4" and 4.5" x 4.5" 10 shot groups at 200 yards range

Anyone out there own A-0207 or 2207?