Lee Enfield Purchase....PF 1412

[spinecracker]

I only ask 2 things - photos and range report!!!!

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[hammonje]

Here are a few snaps of my No4 Mk1 and Mk2 equivalent Enfields. Purchased them both this weekend. They are so cheap, but I'll have to reload for ammunition. All I need are some bullets and dies. Anything you guys can tell me about these is most welcome. I don't know a thing other than they shoot fantastic. Smooth, concise. Only wish ammo was readily available, but I do reload for all my other service rifles.

The top rifle is a F 56 FTR (F=FAZAKERLEY) of original British origin and the lower one is the PF 1412. The left side of the receiver from the FTR (Factory Thorough Repair) is in the second picture. This rifle has more stamps on it than one can make sense of. Both are all matching, including stock, magazine, bolt, receiver, etc. Have not checked the barrels. The FTR is a 5 groove, while the PF has 6.

Range report to follow first vintage match.

[tlvaughn]

The top rifle is a F 56 FTR (F=FAZAKERLEY) of original British origin

This one is a Long Branch No4 MkI* that was upgraded to a MkI/3 in 1956 at Fazakerley.

lower one is the PF 1412

Looks like this rifle spent some time in India.

Very nice looking rifles.

[hammonje]

Thanks....I wish I would have discovered them earlier while ammo was still available. They are so cheap compared with 1903/a3s, 1917s, and M1s.

Paid $230 for the PF1412 and $300 for the Long Branch. Local purchases. The rifling is very strong, especially in the PF1412. Both barrels are minty and bright. Can't wait to shoot them. Had to rain....go figure. Bought 80 rounds of Prvi to get some brass to reload.

What is indicative of Indian service??? That's cool.