where was my no.4 mk.1 made?

[chainsaw]

I picked one up today,first enfield i have owned,ser.#R32855 made in 1944.where was it made?

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[ssj]

*3**** says BSA Shirley in my book, so it should also be marked M47C? Whats the date on the barrel and does it have BSA markings on the barrel?

[chainsaw]

*3**** says BSA Shirley in my book, so it should also be marked M47C? Whats the date on the barrel and does it have BSA markings on the barrel?

So is Shirley a place or something?

[chainsaw]

Where will i find the date on the barrel?is there a source for info on the rest of the stampings?It does have m47c stamped above the manf.date.
Thanks for the reply.

[Beerhunter]

Where will i find the date on the barrel?is there a source for info on the rest of the stampings?It does have m47c stamped above the manf.date.
Thanks for the reply.

right here is quite good

[gsimmons]

Look under the rear hand guard. It should be on the left side.

[ssj]

The date on the barrel is in the re-inforce area ie the fat bit of the barrel that screws into the receiver under the rear top front guard. BSA guns were supposed to be better made. Do check the headspace is OK and enjoy.

Even put up some pics if you want.

[chainsaw]

Thanks again.Ill get a pic or two up tonight.
One more question,any guidelines for reloading for it?can these actions handle full power loads or should I load them under a certain pressure?

[Peter Laidler]

I'm not a ballistician by any stretch of the imagination, believe me....... Your rifle will shoot a nitro cellulose propelled machine gun bullet for miles and miles without any problems to the rifle at all so you ain't never going to overload it. Just follow the reloaders manual. But don't expect great things...... You'll get the best results from using bog standard NATO Mk7 ball!

Just my 2c's worth

[chainsaw]

I'm not a ballistician by any stretch of the imagination, believe me....... Your rifle will shoot a nitro cellulose propelled machine gun bullet for miles and miles without any problems to the rifle at all so you ain't never going to overload it. Just follow the reloaders manual. But don't expect great things...... You'll get the best results from using bog standard NATO Mk7 ball!

Just my 2c's worth

Thanks,I dont expect a whole lot out of the 303,,I just want something that will reach out to 500 or so and smack a steel plate.Maybe whack a deer with it someday.