Canadian No2 Mk IV*

Finally got my hands on my acquisitions, thought I'd share this one with the group and see what you all think.

It is a 1916 LSA converted to .22 with Canadian proof marks and a Cooey rear sight. All numbers match. I replaced some of the hardware and gave it a cleaning. It shoots pretty well, but I think it needs a new spring or two.

When I had it apart, I noticed the receiver, forend, trigger guard, trigger, etc are all marked "210". Am I safe to assume that was from when it was converted to .22? I am also wondering if it was converted by BSA as it has one of their barrels installed.

It is interesting that the whole rear sight assembly is held on by only one screw. You have to remove it to get the bolt assembly out.

It is the one on the left in the overall picture. The one on the right is a 1930's BSA from Bahrain.

Nice catch - enjoy it.

Is that the same sight as on my Ross M1910 MkIII?

No - its a Cooey

https://www.rifleman.org.uk/Enfield_...RF_Mk.III.html

The sight is a "Ross Battle Aperture Sight" as fitted to the Ross MkIII and late MkII**. The base is an adaptor to fit it to the .22" SMLE. Never saw the base stamped Cooey but Cooey made the Ross sight.

Looks like a tubed barrel - BSA might well have done it for them.

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Originally Posted by green

The sight is a "Ross Battle Aperture Sight" as fitted to the Ross MkIII and late MkII**. The base is an adaptor to fit it to the .22" SMLE. Never saw the base stamped Cooey but Cooey made the Ross sight.

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Makes sense. Thank you.

Thanks for all the replies.

MK VII, if BSA tubed it, would they have stamped the Knox with their logo? The picture of the muzzle does look a bit like it is tubed which is why I posted that particular picture.

Might have done.

The .22 SMLE's are great fun. You'll love it!:thup::thup:

Tried some Eley .22 sub sonic in it. Super quiet!

Nice looking rifles. Be sure to reverse (flip over) the slings on both to reduce the chance their metal ends damage the stocks.

Thank you!

I always liked the full size rifles converted to .22. They held and shot great. Could never afford many though, one of these would have been nice. This one's like artwork.

The best part is my 12 year old daughter shooting a 104 year old rifle and really having fun. Made a Father proud!

My daughter also love shooting the .22's; especially the 1918 SMLE on the 50 metre range.

Merry Christmas to all!

Is the extractor spring the same on this rifle as the No1? I know the bolt head, firing pin, and the extractor are different. I want to pick up a spare or two ;)

I believe I answered my own earlier question about tubed or solid barrel via Skennerton. The rifle is marked No2 Mk IV* which according to "The Lee Enfield", page 489 were converted with solid barrels.

yes, the spring is the same.

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

Thanks! Didn’t expect such a quick reply, let alone a drawing of the firing pin.