Enfield No2 Mk1 1939

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05-30-2015, 04:42 PM
Beefstu69

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Enfield No2 Mk1 1939

I recently inherited a 1939 Enfield No2 Mk1. The weapon has most of the usual markings that I have been able to research. My question is about the year and version. It's stamped 1939, but is still double action/single action and still has the hammer spur. From what I've researched, in 1939 they were converted to the Mk1* and double action only with no hammer spur. The cylinder has the FB48 stamp which indicates "arsenal refinished". Also, under the Enfield stamp is a small stamp with what appears to be crossed swords with F on the left, B on the right and 3 under the crossed swords. Cant find any info on this stamp. I'm curious as to the rarity and value of this handgun considering the discrepancy in the year and the model. Finish seems to be in good original condition. Seems solid and tight. Thanks in advance for any info.Attachment 63093 Attachment 63094 Attachment 63095 Attachment 63096 Attachment 63097 Attachment 63098 Attachment 63099
05-30-2015, 06:05 PM
Peter Laidler

Not all were converted as your shows and the FB48 is simply the steel batch number. FB= Firth Brown the steel supplier. I don't know what it's worth but to be honest, it's just a bog standard UK Military No2 pistol in not very good condition. The grips are not original and the cylinder cam (photo 6) is wrongly assembled
05-30-2015, 07:14 PM
scoobsean

I recently bought a Mk1** from a popular online auction site. They come up for sale frequently, so a quick search should give you a price range
05-31-2015, 04:23 AM
Beerhunter

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Originally Posted by Beefstu69

Also, under the Enfield stamp is a small stamp with what appears to be crossed swords with F on the left, B on the right and 3 under the crossed swords. Cant find any info on this stamp.

That is a so-called Birmingham Proof date code. In your case it means that the revolver was Proofed in Birmingham in 1955. BTW, they are supposed to sceptres rather than swords. The Crowned BNP (Birmingham Nitro Proof) mark is part of the same process

There are umpteen threads on the www about British Proof laws,including: why when and how.

I agree with Peter, the grips are replacements.