1918 Enfield No1 mkIII* Quick Butchers

I found this No1 MkIII* listed on a local gunboard for wall hanger money so had to take a look. Number matching receiver, bolt, nosecap, forearm and rear sight - check out the funky "1s". Looks unmolested and without import markings, no sign of FTR. The rear sight has been changed for a windage adjustable example and has been numbered to the rifle (original struck out). Bore and rifling is clean and strong - cant wait to try it out :) The only work it needs is the magazine is stuck fast - also prob from a different rifle (has a Savage marked follower)

I was trying to find out what the star and "E" marks are on the butt (modification code for what?). Can supply photos of that if needed

No sling, butt disk or goodies in the butt trap door.. better luck next time :)

Looks OK it may be that someone has forced the magazine from a No4 rifle into it as Savage only make No4 rifles not SMLEs.

You can get the mag out with some real effort. Then you may still have a fitment problem with a #1 mag, they may need some hand fitting.

Thx gents - Ill tackle the magazine soon - maybe I do have some luck and its a N04 magazine - seem harder to get these days. Hand fitting a replacement No1 will be a welcome break to house restoration.

Might need to make a small peg to plug the screw hole for the butt marking disc before re drilling and replacing it, looks like the hole is enlarged. Should come up nice with a littleTLC.

Just our of curiosity, was the number on the receiver lined out and a new one added? Or does it appear that the action ring was milled a wee bit and the number added in the same funky font as the nose cap?

A member posted about his Savage No4 a couple of days ago. It has a no1 magazine. Maybe you guys could consider a swop? (Sorry on a mobile otherwise I'd post the thread link).

Hi Frederick303 - I don't know if you can see that in the photos in detail, but you're right, the receiver ring does appear to be notched and the only serial is with the funky font. I have not observed a lined out serial other than the rear sight.

Thanks for the swap hint desperatedan!