Lee enfield no4 mk1/3 US Property

[billy67]

Hi,
Just recieved a sporter lee enfield no4 mk1/3 Savage US property.
Rifle has been FTR in 53. The barrel has 5 grooves and different serial, other than that, the trigger group obviously has been moved to a MK2. The mag is also matched serial but instead of a C its a 0 (error??). Id like to get more inputs or info about the rifle.
First, Id like to know how many no4 mk1 Savage has been mk1/3 ? Any other info that stamps brings up ?
Another thing, I also have a mk1/2 Maltby and wondering whats the difference between mk1/2 and mk1/3 ?
I plan to restore the rifle and bring her back to full military configuration. I hope she's a good potential for being restored ??

Again, thanks for your inputs


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[Maxwell Smart]

Difference between a Mk 1/2 and a Mk 1/3 lies in the method of bolt head release.

The Mk 1/2 were converted from Mk 1 - bolt head release via catch behind charger bridge

The Mk 1/3 were converted from Mk 1* - bolt head release via cut-out section in track closer to chamber.

[CINDERS]

I am not being critical but are those vice marks in pic 3.

[billy67]

I am not being critical but are those vice marks in pic 3.

Where exactly ?? Not sure what you mean by ''vice marks''

[CINDERS]

Where exactly ?? Not sure what you mean by ''vice marks''

the vertical striations/indents running along the ridge directly below the ejector screw in pic 1 & 3

[303tom]

I would say yes they are, but what can you expect from an old War Horse & when they FTRed em it was`nt to pretty em up !................

[browningautorifle]

Yes, vice marks, the military didn't do those though.

[billy67]

ok thanks and what should I expect from those vice marks ? what this it mean ? Rifle is not shootable ? there is nothing to do with ? Restorable but just as a wall hanger ??
I like to shoot all my rifles, if this one is not safe, guess, I won't pput times and money on it..

[bigduke6]

Rifle should be OK, it doesn't take much pressure to get vice marks on anything held in the jaws without the guards so I wouldn't worry too much as long as there are no other major marks or signs of abuse.

[browningautorifle]

Just damaged the finish I should think...