Lee Enfield Cond IV

[Giove]

I saw this rifle, it seem to me a bit strange. How do you think about?

http://www.euroarms.net/ITEMS/C/CA252/CA252-4684.htm

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[Ridolpho]

I thought the conversion information was supposed to be on the left cheek (and spelled correctly)?

[smle addict]

Here's what mine looks like:

[Giove]

Mine too have the conversion informations on the left side.

This is strange to me. Also date (1912) seem high.

[jrhead75]

This is strange to me. Also date (1912) seem high.

Absolutely. It's already a MkIII...no need to "convert" it. At a quick glance, it looks like somebody defaced a perfectly good MkIII with spurious markings.

[Roger Payne]

I would agree entirely. I have had a few Cond MkIV's over the years & all of the charger bridges differ a little from those as fitted as standard on MkIII's in that they project down a little lower than the ejector screw, being recessed a little to clear it. You can see in the photo that the charger bridge on the shown rifle finishes above the level of the ejector, typical of a factory produced MkIII.

[Giove]

Thank you all.

Roger: my ConD IV (Enfield 1908), a 1894 BSA Mk II, has the same charger bridge like the one in the link (with no project down).

This firm is the one who bought the italian navy Lee-Enfield. I don't know if this rifle is one of those: I am doubtfull. I asked them some informations, including this. When I get the answer, I'll, promptly, let you know.

[Roger Payne]

Thanks giove. That's the first time I've heard of a cond MkIV like that......interesting. Keep us posted if you manage to find out any more.

[Giove]

Crazy thing! I am a bit confused.

The company told me that the rifle was in the lot of the "italian navy", and, given their seriousness, I can only believe them.

It seems to be an original!

The stock isn't serialized.

Your opinions are very welcome.

[Giove]

Photos of the marks:

- Deleted Sale mark;
- Also Lithgow inspection marks.