The pride of your Enfield collection. Show them off!

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08-18-2009, 09:08 PM
No4Mk1(T)

The pride of your Enfield collection. Show them off!

The “What’s your Lee Enfield Holy Grail?” (Click Here) thread proved to be very popular and it gave me great insight into what the membership is interested in but it got me thinking: What cool collectables are already in the memberships possession? We have a wide range of collectors here ranging from the very beginner to the highly advanced so what each of us thinks of as the pride of our collection will vary considerably but the common thread is our shared passion for the Lee Enfield.
So here is your opportunity. I don’t care if your pride and joy is a bubba No1MkIII* or an un-issued Long Branch No4Mk1(T)* lets see a few photos! And don’t be shy. If you have more than one that’s fine too just post some photos!
I’ll kick this off. I’ve posted this before but it’s still at the center of my collection. This is my all matching 1945 BSA No4 Mk1(T) with a Taylor-Hobson Mk3 scope. It’s in amazing shape considering it’s 65 years old!

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...29Medium-1.jpg

OK it’s your turn! Show me what you’ve got! Oh and if you haven’t made an entry in the “Holey Grail” thread feel free as it open for business!
08-19-2009, 07:43 AM
NavyShooter

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...220Small-1.jpg
08-19-2009, 01:20 PM
gunner

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My two pieces of LE history. Hope that i get someday a nice No.I MK III.
08-19-2009, 03:12 PM
villiers

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Project just finished. Charnwood conversion LE No. 5, 7.62 (.308 Win) on a No. 4 Mk 1 action, Enfield magazine, charger guide and Parker Hale sight. New fore-end (ex No 4 Mk 1) and long No 5 butt stock.

Had some trouble with case extraction but working perfectly now. And VERY accurate. Definitely for keeps. :cheers:

Posted the wrong pic! `Tis an abomination I keep as a warning on my dek top.

Here´s the LE:-
08-19-2009, 10:05 PM
No4Mk1(T)

WOW this is a great start. Please keep them coming.
Gunner is the first one a Long Branch or Savage?
Villiers how long did it take you to finish your project?

Quote:

Originally Posted by NavyShooter

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...220Small-1.jpg

Very nice Navy Shooter. I’m guessing a 1944 BSA (M47C) with a Taylor-Hobson Mk3 scope?
08-19-2009, 10:32 PM
RangeRover

The "pride"? ...how about the "only"

So far my Enfield collection is...well...one, which makes responding to this post very, very simple.

Early 1910 (E.R. not G.R.) Enfield production No. 1 Mk. III (no *), converted to an Sht 22 IV*, it would appear in 1924.

Aside from the barrel (of course) and rear sight, all-matching and complete with front (LES III) and rear volley sights.

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08-20-2009, 03:52 AM
villiers

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Quote:

Originally Posted by No4Mk1(T)

WOW this is a great start. Please keep them coming.
Gunner is the first one a Long Branch or Savage?
Villiers how long did it take you to finish your project?

Very nice Navy Shooter. I’m guessing a 1944 BSA (M47C) with a Taylor-Hobson Mk3 scope?

Took a couple of months to get a new No. 4 Mk 1 fore-stock over from Springfield, convert the wood to No 5 spec and do the Acragel bedding. Took even longer to hand polish the wood with linseed oil and pumice dust to get the sheen. Had to remove the patchy green oil coating on the barrel and rust blue the metal. Very glad that the two stage trigger pull is now actually even better after bedding.

After about fifty rounds quick fire, the heat flimmer prevents taking accurate aim. I´d never seen a long butt stock (marked "L") before and I especially appreciate the Parker Hale (had a -1 lense made to fit the aperture receptacle).
08-20-2009, 09:26 AM
Son

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I'll start with the rifle that started me off the track of "run of the mill" toward the less seen Enfields.
It's a Pattern14 No1 .22 Trainer. These were approved for conversion in early 1915 and contracts were let out to the gun trade so as not to disrupt production of much needed SMLE's. They were made from previously converted rifles, this one started as an 1898 Sparkbrook LE Mk1. In 1905 it was converted at Enfield to Sht LE ConDII, which made it up to the then current Sht LE Mk1 spec. It was again converted in 1915, this time by Westley Richards & Co, to it's current form- Patt14No1 .22
Only 427 of these were made before the next pattern went into production. In 1926, all remaining stocks of pre No2 MkIV trainers were ordered to be upgraded or parted out, but there were some that made it to Australia between the wars. This one is as it was made except for the piling swivel screw, which has been replaced at some stage with a later type. You don't see many of the original spring loaded striker locks anymore.

It's the bottom rifle in the pic, the other one is comparitively common...
08-20-2009, 12:40 PM
gunner

Quote:

Originally Posted by No4Mk1(T)

WOW this is a great start. Please keep them coming.
Gunner is the first one a Long Branch or Savage?
Villiers how long did it take you to finish your project?

Very nice Navy Shooter. I’m guessing a 1944 BSA (M47C) with a Taylor-Hobson Mk3 scope?

Hi, the first one is a Savage from 1942, the second one also a Savage from 1943.
You got some realy nice stuff, great !

Regards

Gunner
08-20-2009, 02:37 PM
NavyShooter

I built a little photo album of the rifle to share:

Starts with the boxes they rifle and transit chest came in...

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...020Small-1.jpg

Contents of the box: (The previous owner removed the wood inside to repaint it...alas....but all the paper has been laminated to protect it!)

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The full set:

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...220Small-1.jpg

Left side receiver (the "T" is visible, and looking carefully, the No 4 Mk I is too)

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...320Small-1.jpg

It's actually a 1945 M47C rifle...

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...420Small-1.jpg

The upper number is the scope, the lower is the rifle: (Alas, the bolt is non-matching. :-( Sigh.)

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...520Small-1.jpg

Side view:

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...620Small-1.jpg

Another view:

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...720Small-1.jpg

Sling swivel:

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...820Small-1.jpg

Import and proof marks on the barrel:

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Front pad: (Note the almost crystaline finish on the surface)

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Rear pad:

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...120Small-1.jpg

Cheek-rest:

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...220Small-1.jpg

The rear sight appears to be non-original:

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...420Small-1.jpg

A little C-Broadarrow under the stock:

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The fore-end:

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The scope is an AK & S Mk III (Sold to me as a MK II....I wasn't going to complain!)

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The bracket:

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Underside:

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Waterproof, but not bloomed?

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...020Small-2.jpg
08-20-2009, 02:46 PM
gunner

Thank you NavyShooter for sharing the pics. In my dreams this happend to me : The UPS man is ringing and brings a No4 MK I (T) and anytime i had this dream the clock was ringing and......
Dreams can someday be the truth.

Regards

Gunner
08-20-2009, 02:51 PM
gunner

NavyShooter, thank you for sharing the pics. In my dreams this happens often to me : the bell is ringing and the friendly UPS man brings me a No.4 MKI (T) . And then ? The clock rings and the rifle is gone with the wind.

Someday dreams became truth.

Regards

Gunner

And tomorrow i gonna kill my computer and dreaming of an new one! SH** !
08-20-2009, 03:10 PM
gunner

Quote:

Originally Posted by villiers

Took a couple of months to get a new No. 4 Mk 1 fore-stock over from Springfield, convert the wood to No 5 spec and do the Acragel bedding. Took even longer to hand polish the wood with linseed oil and pumice dust to get the sheen. Had to remove the patchy green oil coating on the barrel and rust blue the metal. Very glad that the two stage trigger pull is now actually even better after bedding.

After about fifty rounds quick fire, the heat flimmer prevents taking accurate aim. I´d never seen a long butt stock (marked "L") before and I especially appreciate the Parker Hale (had a -1 lense made to fit the aperture receptacle).

Villiers, great looking LE ! Now i have three questions to you: How long have you polished the wood with pumice dust , where can i get it and are there different granulations ?

Regards

Gunner
08-20-2009, 04:19 PM
villiers

Quote:

Originally Posted by gunner

Villiers, great looking LE ! Now i have three questions to you: How long have you polished the wood with pumice dust , where can i get it and are there different granulations ?

Regards

Gunner

Yes, Gunner. There´s differing grades. You need the "dust" & can get it in arty crafty paint shops (or from your dentist). And it takes ages to do. Best remove the action and barrel and start off with really fine sand paper. Carry on with very fine wire wool. And then it´s the pumice dust and linseed oil for hours on end.
08-20-2009, 04:34 PM
gunner

Thanks villiers, i`ll try it and even if i get a looong white beard. Thats O.K. for this result.

Regards

Gunner
08-20-2009, 05:18 PM
oswago

It's not a sniper but an all numbers matching 1916 S.S.A. #1MK3
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...3ssa2ls4-1.jpg
08-20-2009, 06:21 PM
Terrylee

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Lee Metford Mk.I, Lee Enfields Mk.I and I*
08-20-2009, 09:20 PM
Amatikulu

Keeping it all carbines :

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From bottom to top LEC1, New Zealand Carbine, RIC Carbine and a No.5 Mark 1
08-21-2009, 01:16 AM
Son

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On the topic of carbines, here's a No6 and a No5 together for comparison.
08-21-2009, 06:53 PM
Lithy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Son

On the topic of carbines, here's a No6 and a No5 together for comparison.

I was wondering how long it would be until the No.6 was brought out mate:rofl:

Sorry gents, it's a long standing joke about what is arguably the most photographed rifle in the world:thup:
08-22-2009, 09:20 AM
jmoore

So what's wrong w/ a little more photo time? It'll have to do until a real one jumps into my (or your) hands.;)
08-22-2009, 11:57 AM
c&rfan

My Enfields (I'm proud to have all of them . . .)

1913 No.1 MkIII Enfield

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...e89c96fJ-1.jpg

1918 No.1 MkIII*

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...7dcbef0J-1.jpg

1942 No.4 MkI* Savage

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...8d1d1e2J-1.jpg

1942 No.4 MkI* Savage

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...9d2739dJ-1.jpg

1944 No.4 MkI* Long Branch

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1945 No.2 MkI*Enfield

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1954 No.4 Mk2 Fazerkerly

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1957(?) No.5 MkI RFI Refurbished

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...e2f6f0aJ-1.jpg

My other "Enfields"

1917 P-14 Eddystone

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...2dd5245J-1.jpg

1918 M-17 Eddystone

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08-24-2009, 05:50 AM
Lithy

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmoore

So what's wrong w/ a little more photo time? It'll have to do until a real one jumps into my (or your) hands.;)

The trouble is, when sufficient funds are available to purchase an XP I blow them on non Enfield stuff that satisfies my predominant addiction to Lithgow service rifles.:madsmile:

I love my LEs, but the pride and joys of the collection are both non LE rifles which have been through SAF Lithgow and neither qualify for inclusion in this thread.:surrender:
08-24-2009, 06:32 AM
Son

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Lithgows? Did someone say Lithgows?
08-24-2009, 08:00 AM
Alan de Enfield

The Pride of the Collection - difficult !!

The first one that is truly the "Pride of the Collection" is my Enforcer, originally issued to the South Wales Police. With only (about) 760 manufactured, 134 not being listed as 'sold' and an estimated 50% of those isssued destroyed, there are not many to 'go around'. I never thought I'd be lucky enough to a) find one, b) have the cash available but fortunately both came together and here is the result.

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...nf_28129-1.jpg

The one that will never leave me is a No1 MkIII* that was built by my own fair hands.
Sourced the barrel and action, woodwork, bolt, magazine, all the nuts, screws, bolts and metalwork from all over the world (USA, Canada, England, Australia). It started life as a Lithgow receiver but was scrubbed and FR'd in Ishapore in '46, put into cosmoline and storage. Rebuilt up into a 'bitsa' in 2009. All original Enfield No1 MkIII* parts but from all manufacturers. There isnt another like it.
PH5A rear sight with variable iris eyepiece.

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...27304841-1.jpg

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...DSCF0003-1.jpg
08-24-2009, 05:29 PM
Terrylee

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SMLEs

Mk.I : 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)

Mk.I* : Natal Light Horse

Mk.II* : 1st Bat. South Staffordshire Regiment
08-25-2009, 07:25 PM
Steve H. in N.Y.

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This one is much more joy than pride. Not terribly unusual, it's a '66 Ishapore No.2 Mk.4* .22cal. trainer with a P-H backsight - one of the first Lee-Enfields I ever bought. I used to do fairly well with it in local "turkey shoot" competitions and it's quite a conversation starter. It always brings a smile to my face.
09-04-2009, 12:13 PM
No4Mk1(T)

My 1922 MkV:

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...33Medium-1.jpg
09-04-2009, 09:57 PM
Lithy

Righto then, you blokes and your No4Ts have forced my hand.:mad:

I'll throw in a couple of ratty Lithgows and some other junk for your perusal:D

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...9/09/HTs-1.jpg
09-05-2009, 04:53 AM
Bindi2

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lithy

Righto then, you blokes and your No4Ts have forced my hand.:mad:

I'll throw in a couple of ratty Lithgows and some other junk for your perusal:D

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...9/09/HTs-1.jpg

I will be right over to pick up said junk and ratty rifles :D will throw a couple of:beerchug:your way
09-05-2009, 06:43 AM
AKA Hugh Uno

minty 1943 No. 1 Mk III Lithgow w/ no import marks

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...standard-1.jpg

sorry for all the other junk in the pic, this was just a picture from a range session, to lazy to take more pics.

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...standard-1.jpg
09-07-2009, 10:18 AM
LSU Tiger

Not the best pics, my 1918 SSA Mk III*.
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...100_0341-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...100_0342-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...100_0344-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...100_0340-1.jpg
09-08-2009, 01:02 AM
jmoore

A long time favourite! (Robbed from IWS thread)

Cobbled L42A1 and AN/PVS-1

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Not cobbled!
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Somebody:
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Although... can't but keep thinking about the No4(T) trials rifle, its the most accurate .303 I've shot, it just has the wrong scope!
09-08-2009, 01:35 PM
MJ1

.....;).....

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09-08-2009, 04:54 PM
Terrylee

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Enfield limited editions. P.13, No.1 Mk.V and No.1 Mk.VI.
09-08-2009, 08:54 PM
No4Mk1(T)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lithy

Righto then, you blokes and your No4Ts have forced my hand.:mad:

I'll throw in a couple of ratty Lithgows and some other junk for your perusal:D

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...9/09/HTs-1.jpg

Forced your hand eh?
So it’s poker then?
Alright I’ll see your two snipers (with some other junk as well):

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...53Medium-1.jpg

And raise you one EAL with very nice wood:

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...55Medium-1.jpg

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...57Medium-1.jpg

I know this isn’t a game I’m likely to win but I just can’t pass up an opportunity to show off a few of my toys.
09-08-2009, 09:12 PM
superbee

Love those DCRA'S!

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...P1013478-1.jpg
09-08-2009, 09:17 PM
superbee

Can't forget my Fulton SMLE'S!

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...P1013475-1.jpg
09-08-2009, 10:19 PM
NavyShooter

SB,

1'st pic, 4th rifle down (tiger stripe) is that the one I pointed you to in Windsor a few years back?

I'm still kicking my butt for not buying it.

NS
09-08-2009, 11:40 PM
RJW NZ

I need a T, an HT, an L42, a no1mkV, a 1907 no1mk3, all of which I think is doable.

I have already found tho a fultons no1 mk3, and a no1 1907 target rifle, and I do have my ol 1930 no1mk6 which I am very happy with, even more so as it did not look like this when found.
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...ightlong-1.jpg In fact everything in the ol safe is a must have, not bad, usually there's a few temps in there.
09-09-2009, 01:40 AM
Lithy

Quote:

Originally Posted by No4Mk1(T)

Forced your hand eh?
So it’s poker then?
Alright I’ll see your two snipers (with some other junk as well):

And raise you one EAL with very nice wood:

I know this isn’t a game I’m likely to win but I just can’t pass up an opportunity to show off a few of my toys.

I thought we were playing poker but obviously you prefer euchre as you've just trumped my ace with the right bough.:o:help:

That EAL is r EAL ly something:super:
09-09-2009, 11:26 AM
MJ1

Sweet

Quote:

Originally Posted by oswago

It's not a sniper but an all numbers matching 1916 S.S.A. #1MK3
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...3ssa2ls4-1.jpg

Nice!!!

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I just got my first #1 shooter

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...243c48c2-1.jpg
09-09-2009, 07:22 PM
5thBatt

Here is 3 of mine

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1907 BSA MkIII

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1916 Lithgow MkIII ( No1 MkIII H )

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1923 Enfield MkV
09-09-2009, 09:35 PM
Rowdy

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A bit hard to compete with some of these guys.
09-09-2009, 10:48 PM
5thBatt

Here are some more

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1904 Enfield Mk1

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1909 Enfield MkIII ( No2 MkIV* )

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1917 Lithgow MkIII

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