3 on the magazine

**twisted whispers** · 08-18-2013 07:25 PM

I just got my first enfield in a trade today and from what i have read, i suspect the magazine is not correct. was wondering if anyone could help shed some light on my situation.

what i have is a model 4mk1*

the magazine is the one with a 3 stamped on the spine.

I've read a bunch of threads, but all are too old to reply to.

any help would be greatly appreciated, as i am just learning about this rifle.

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**Steve H. in N.Y.** · 08-18-2013 07:48 PM

Compare it with these. The one on the left is for a No.1 rifle, yours should look like the one on the right.
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**twisted whispers** · 08-18-2013 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by Steve H. in N.Y.

Compare it with these. The one on the left is for a No.1 rifle, yours should look like the one on the right.
Attachment 45249

thats what i thought, mine looks more like the one on the left......

**twisted whispers** · 08-18-2013 08:51 PM

does this explain why it fits, but if you tap it wrong it pops out?

**ssj** · 08-18-2013 10:30 PM

All is not lost as you are in the US. They come up on ebay a bit, there is even an aftermarket one. There are also some companies selling parts...Numrich for one,

Firearm Parts Accessories | Military Surplus | Numrich Gun Parts

PARTS LIST - NO 4 Accessories | Numrich Gun Parts

One listed at $28.50 for a promag after market.

I saw a nice genuine probably korean era mag last month, think it was about $30.

I'd pay that again to ship and US customs might have stopped it

**browningautorifle** · 08-19-2013 12:45 AM

Originally Posted by twisted whispers

does this explain why it fits, but if you tap it wrong it pops out?

In a nutshell yes, it's for the early rifle and you want the late one. Fortunately, they aren't hard to find. I'd suggest getting genuine issue not an aftermarket model.

**Bear43** · 08-19-2013 11:27 AM

Definitely get a genuine issue magazine. Many of the aftermarket ones here are just pure crap that don't work very well at all.

**twisted whispers** · 08-19-2013 02:12 PM

thanks for all the help, it is greatly appreciated.

now the question is.... does anyone need a mag with a 3 stamped on it?

**browningautorifle** · 08-19-2013 09:31 PM

Put it for sale on the WTS forum, and ye shall harvest riches beyond your wildest...well, it'll sell anyway.

**twisted whispers** · 08-25-2013 09:36 PM

Originally Posted by Steve H. in N.Y.

Compare it with these. The one on the left is for a No.1 rifle, yours should look like the one on the right.
Attachment 45249

got another enfield today. it is a 1918 shtlk III.

got it from the same guy. this one appears to take the mag with the 3 on it, but has one in it with a 5 stamped on it. any ideas on this one?

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