Helpful pointers for a newbie?

[Frankie123]

Hiya!

At my club, the owner there, Bob, is selling his enfield. I believe it's a number 4 because it looks like this: http://www.vcrai.com/Lee-Enfield_Rifle.jpg

but I don't know much more. It's stamped 1942. Bob says he thinks it's British, but from what I've read that doesn't really add up. He was telling me about how there was supposed to be a million ordered but because British manufacturers couldn't meet demand the order went to USA/Australia. But apparently this one is British. I don't know.

Anyway, regardless of where it's from I am very keen. I love the history associated with it and the prestige of owning such a weapon. This rifle just has something about it - it does look quite worn, but it's not very expensive so I guess that figures. Plus I kinda like that it's quite worn - looks like it's seen action. Having said that, it's only the wood that's worn, the bolt is beautiful.

I'm going to shoot it next week. See what I reckon.

But anyway, I was wondering if anyone had any helpful info or advice when it comes to possibly buying an enfield.

Isn't there just something so special about them!

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[gunner]

Hi Frankie,

a good LE is special. I have two of the No.4`s and they were both well worn.
After investing a little time on both, they look pretty good. And they shoot pretty good. If the bore is clean the lands are sharp edged and there is no damage on the rifle, and the price is o.k.buy and enjoy it.

Regards

Gunner

[berserkerboy]

Hiya!

At my club, the owner there, Bob, is selling his enfield. I believe it's a number 4 because it looks like this: http://www.vcrai.com/Lee-Enfield_Rifle.jpg

but I don't know much more. It's stamped 1942. Bob says he thinks it's British, but from what I've read that doesn't really add up. He was telling me about how there was supposed to be a million ordered but because British manufacturers couldn't meet demand the order went to USA/Australia. But apparently this one is British. I don't know.

Anyway, regardless of where it's from I am very keen. I love the history associated with it and the prestige of owning such a weapon. This rifle just has something about it - it does look quite worn, but it's not very expensive so I guess that figures. Plus I kinda like that it's quite worn - looks like it's seen action. Having said that, it's only the wood that's worn, the bolt is beautiful.

I'm going to shoot it next week. See what I reckon.

But anyway, I was wondering if anyone had any helpful info or advice when it comes to possibly buying an enfield.

Isn't there just something so special about them!

the picture you have linked to looks like a no4 mk1* which means it was made by savage from the united states of longbranh from canada

australia only made no 1 mkIII's

britain made plenty of no 4 mk1's in world war 2, maltby, fazakerly shirley

the difference between a no4 mk1 and a no 4 mk1* is to do with the bolt rail whether it has a plunger (mk1) or a rail cut out (mk1*) is the difference. on the left hand side of the reiever there will be a manufatureres' name, perhaps you can get some pics?

[Frankie123]

I'll see about some pictures next weekend. Still haven't managed to fire it, Bob hasn't made ammo yet.

Hehehe all I'm hearing is *buy it buy it buy it* :P

It's interesting to know that No 4 Mk I were made in Britain. I wasn't sure about that so thankyou! I think if I was going to buy an Enfield, I'd like a British manufactured one, since I'm British, it just adds to the patriotism.