Just got back from the Big Reno Show...

[spinecracker]

Absolutely sure about the recess. It wasn't sold at the Reno Show, so it is still in circulation. It might even be back in Reno in November, if no-one has snapped it up. If it is there, I will take pictures and post them here.

[spinecracker]

Dang it - I could have shut up and pretended that it had been sold, but I am not a very good dog in a manger lol

[jmoore]

Makes you wanna go to Reno doesn't it!?!

[spinecracker]

Are you sure of the recess behind the safety catch?

If so, an even rarer rifle, practically unknown in fact.

Not trying to make you feel bad BTW...No one's born knowing.

So what the heck was it? Sorry for resurrecting such an old post, but I am now very curious. Would someone tell me the significance of the recess behind the safety catch on a Lee Enfield No.4 Mk.1 cobbled together from trials rifle components and with a magazine cut-off? Is it that rare? Should I kick myself in the butt for not buying the rifle on the spot (or get someone else to kick me - there are people lining up for the privilege anyway)? Actually, I am not upset about missing out on a potentially rare variant, but I would like to know what to look for next time (if there ever is a next time...)

[limpetmine]

If it was a No. I Mk VI (number one mark six) it is one of perhaps 1,200. It is a transitional model from the No. 1 to the No.4, and has similarities of each.
The flat side walled receiver is NOT one of the similarities. They are often confused with trials No. 4's, (in conversation, anyway) None of the Mk VIs were converted to snipers as many of the trials 4's were. There are, it seems less than 20 VI's in circulation in North America from serial number lists. Rare, indeed!

[spinecracker]

Bugger, bugger, bugger.....WHAT HAVE I DONE?????? :P

[jmoore]

Generally called a missed opporunity! I should think we've ALL been there at one point or another! Its part of the fun.

[spinecracker]

So true. If by some miracle it comes back to Reno unsold, then I will be ready to leap into action lol

[MJ1]

This is why you ask for names and contact info on interesting items.

[RJW NZ]

If it was me I'd be contacting the organizers of the show and asking contact info about the vendors. The tables location in the hall will be an instant giveaway on who it was. Then you have it. Nothing to lose by asking.
Remember, people who sell at shows travel, by the time they come back to Reno they will have done a dozen other shows.
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Here's a little inspiration for ya, this is my no1mk6 bought at a show in Ventura north of los angeles for $225 about 5 years ago. The seller thought there was something odd/special about it but couldn't be bothered looking it up..and he was an enfield knowledgable seller too. It had a rough non original wood set on it, so you're now seeing it after restoration, with the fine assist from member's here and at Jouster. FWIW Even though I knew no1mk6's were not common I had no idea how much so, I'm still surprised at how few are showing up.
Go phone the show organizers, or I will(just joking, I'm not even in the US anymore).


Also; gun show people are a community, if you can get contact info for any other seller there, especially enfielders they probably know who you're asking for. ps, don't tell them what you're chasing, that'd be a mugs move, just say it had an unusual serial number etc, until you get the right people, best of luck, I know I'd be doing it...