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Need Help to Identify Enfield No.4 Safety Type
Hi,
I am restoring a 1943 Savage No.4 Mk1* to a original type condition.
This safety mechanism was on it, yet I can't seem to cross reference it. It is shape more like a No.1 MkIII and has "III" on it. It is built like a No.4 safety mechanism. The text I have doesn't address this safety and I can't find any photos of it.
It is built to use the No.4 MkI safety spring, shown with it.
I would like to know if this is a replacement or aftermarket replacement.
Thanks, James
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06-03-2016 09:22 PM
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The spring is from a No.4 but that safety lever is usually found on No.1 rifles as some sort of replacement. there was a thread a while back on these but I can't remember if there was a definitive answer as to it's origins...Found the thread.
https://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=51941
Last edited by SpikeDD; 06-03-2016 at 10:53 PM.
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Attachment 73371Thanks for the information on the previous thread.
After reading that and looking around, the critter seems to resemble the second variation of locking bolt in Stratton's text on No.4s. It was an attempt at a wartime cost/time saving measure and it was made solid without the safety catch on it. The text stated it was going to be used, but deemed unsafe.
I added a couple of pictures for identification, since it fit on the No.4. I replaced it with a proper safety catch made for the Savage and will destroy the part since it is a dangerous part.
Regards, James
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