Chinese Savage No. 4 Mk1*

[limpetmine]

Some pictures of a Savage No. 4 Mk 1* with some interesting receiver and wood markings.
I'd give a dollar for the full story on these!

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[Peter Laidler]

I had a battle damaged/shot-up one shipped back to England from our Brigade HQ. Captured in SVn, it ended up at Shrivenham and was there for many years but when these places were forced to become productive technical centres instead of museums as such, it was chopped (I think).

[enfield303t]

Nice find, I would like to have one.

[HOOKED ON HISTORY]

Is there a more widely distributed more storied milsurp than the Ennfield? It seems each time I visit there is another interesting variation. Thanks to you and all who share!

[Capt.Mainwaring]

Some pictures of a Savage No. 4 Mk 1* with some interesting receiver and wood markings.
I'd give a dollar for the full story on these!

This was used by the Chinese Army in WWII and taken to Taiwan with the 'temporary relocation' by the Nationalist Government in 1949. The electro-pencil on the LHS of the receiver is 國軍 Guo Jun means literally 'National Army'. If it dates to before 1947, it is an abbreviation for the 'National Revolutionary Army'. If it dates to after 1947, it is an abbreviation for the 'Republic of China Armed Forces'. I'm not sure, but think it dates to the 60s or 70s and this engraving is found on WWII era weapons in Taiwan.

The round cartouche on the top of the 'pistol grip' is the mark of the 60th Arsenal in Nanjing on the mainland (1946-1948) and later the in Kaoshiung in Taiwan, renamed the 205th Arsenal in 1976.

I'd love a Chinese No.4 for my Chinese collection.

[Donzi]

I can tell you part of the rifle's story, but you may already know. It was imported into the USA by C.A.I.(Century Arms International). I've never before seen one of theirs w/Chinese markings. Also, your import stamp is much nicer(less obtrusive) than the CAI "billboard" on the receiver of 1943 Long Branch.

[limpetmine]

Thanks for the interesting reply and translation.

This was used by the Chinese Army in WWII and taken to Taiwan with the 'temporary relocation' by the Nationalist Government in 1949. The electro-pencil on the LHS of the receiver is 國軍 Guo Jun means literally 'National Army'. If it dates to before 1947, it is an abbreviation for the 'National Revolutionary Army'. If it dates to after 1947, it is an abbreviation for the 'Republic of China Armed Forces'. I'm not sure, but think it dates to the 60s or 70s and this engraving is found on WWII era weapons in Taiwan.

The round cartouche on the top of the 'pistol grip' is the mark of the 60th Arsenal in Nanjing on the mainland (1946-1948) and later the in Kaoshiung in Taiwan, renamed the 205th Arsenal in 1976.

I'd love a Chinese No.4 for my Chinese collection.