lee Enfield mk1 no4 please help identify

[JamesEdkins]

Hi guys, ive been trying to find out more info on my Lee Enfield, it has markings on it that say its been FTR'd but it isnt a 1/3 but as per the photos attached its a bit odd. any help would be great!

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[Bindi2]

Looks like a bog standard No4 Mk1* that has been FTR to standard specs not upgraded to 1/3. Still has its original barrel.

[Thunderbox]

FTR conversions to Mk1/2 and Mk1/3 only appear to have started in 1948 or 1949. Prior to this, many thousands of rifles were simply FTR'd to their original spec.

[stevebc]

It's Canadian: 1944 Long Branch. Had it shooting yet?

[SpikeDD]

FTR conversions to Mk1/2 and Mk1/3 only appear to have started in 1948 or 1949. Prior to this, many thousands of rifles were simply FTR'd to their original spec.

Agree 100%. No.4 Mk.2's didn't make their debut until April of 1949 so there wouldn't be any Mk. 1/2's or 1/3's before then. Which raises a curiosity that I will make another thread for in the interest of not hijacking this one.

[JamesEdkins]

awesome thanks Guys! yep ive used it a fair bit. love shooting it and its accurate too.