New to the Enfield, would like some help

[CMP]

I just picked up a Enfield No4 mkII, at least I think thats what it is (i'll post pictures later and maybe you guys could tell me what I have) anyhow it looks like the bolt release is broken. Is that going to be a problem?

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[Amatikulu]

Could you describe what makes you think the bolt release is broken? They are pretty robust and spring loaded

[SGTHurley]

Amitakulu; you might ask where the trigger is hinged, too, so that we can determine if it is a MkII. I had one and it was nice. Now I have only a MkI that is pretty accurate. I am sure you know why the MkII change was made. I see very few of these so, as a dealer, I have to assume they are more valuable.

[CMP]

Could you describe what makes you think the bolt release is broken? They are pretty robust and spring loaded

Well it doesnt even reach into the guide thats in the bolt head, so as of now it just moves up and down

[Baal]

Post some photos showing us the problem please. Can't diagnose it until we see it.

[jmoore]

Well it doesnt even reach into the guide thats in the bolt head, so as of now it just moves up and down

 

It may just be that the bolt release spring is gummed up. Once you have the fore stock removed, it's all easily accessible. Parts aren't a problem, as these assemblies rarely give trouble.

[jmoore]

BTW, the No.4 Mk.2 forestock has a cross screw at the rear that must be removed to remove the stock from the metal. If the trigger is not attached to the trigger guard, then you either have a No.4 Mk.2 or a No.4 Mk.1/2 (conversion). As long as it isn't a No.4 Mk.I*, then it really doesn't matter as regards the bolt release assembly. It's powered by a small coil spring which is missing, gummed up, rusted, or broken. I'm guessing one of the first two options.

[CMP]

Well heres the pictures, it is broken. Will that be a problem?

[CMP]

Heres the rifle over all and the description from the last owner

"All serial numbers match C16430. Neither the wood nor the bluing have ever been refinished. I was told this was a crate gun. Wood is in great shape, probably 90-95%. Bluing is about 92-94% as a rough estimate. Markings on bayonet say No. 4 MK II and under that it says N-87. Markings on wood show a painted S on the left side of the stock near the butt. There is a CEW stamped on the metal ring on the barrel end with what appears to be a small arrow above it. The stamped S appears on the gun on all the metal areas."

Sorry for the bad photos...did it in poor lighting







So what do you guys think I have here?

[tbonesmith]

It's a No4 Mk1, looks to be polished and reblued to me but I could well be dead wrong on that. Also is it just me or is that a really weird serial No, ie the first digit a "C". The Savages had a number before the C, and no other manufacturers prefixed with a C, but I don't have my books with me to confirm that... No visible marks on the wall of the receiver, "S"'s on the metal work, C in the serial No. My money is on it being a scrubbed, polished and reblued savage.