.22 Enfield's Part 5

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Rifle No. 7 Mk I

Per the literature this rifle was created for the RAF in 1948 using conversions of No. 4 Mk I rifles. My example has no visible previous markings on the receiver and I have not seen an example that had part or any of its original receiver markings. I would guess that maybe spare receivers that were never assembled into No.4’s were used for the No. 7. Anyone out there have one with original markings??

This rifle, like the missing .22 No. 5 Trials rifle, had a new bolt head design making it unique to just its series of rifles. It also makes it a pain to find certain parts to keep these girls going. It is also the only series of .22 Enfield Rifles that came with a factory 5 round magazine. Many incomplete rifles were imported into North America by Springfield Sporters missing the critical bolt and ejector parts.

My example is unusual as it has been fitted with a PH5D rear sight and a tunnel forsight. Someone also in his wisdom custom fit the forend and bedded it with fiberglass. Why oh why?????

These rifle’s were originally fitted with tubed barrels but some have been noted with solid barrels also

As Arm .22 LR

A unique Belgium conversion of No.4 Mk I rifles to .22 status in 1948. As Belgium was equipped with the No. 4 rifle a trainer was needed, these rifles were fitted with a spring loaded loading platform similar to the earlier .22 MLM Mk I* and unique spring loaded extractor that slides into a groove in the modified bolt head. Also of interest is the ground and remarked Mk II rear sight and the large tubing of the barrel (sorry poor pic, the crown is not the tube but look careful at the outer ).

Quantity converted is unknown, estimated at less than 1,000. This example was a 1943 Maltby Mk I before being converted.

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