Looking for some help.

[Bunner]

Hi everyone,

Im new to this site and found it will doing some research on Lee Enfields and has been a great help. Im looking at buying a 1942 No4 mk1 for 300....

Is there anything I should look out for or be leery of?

Thanks in advance!

ps. i hope i posted this in the right spot.

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[spinecracker]

Yep, you did post in the right place. I am also a newbie, but I have learned a ridiculous amount in a short time through this forum - these guys know their stuff. Do you have pictures of the rifle that you can post on here? What is the condition of the metalwork, woodwork, bore, etc? Has it been sporterized/cut down? Is there a screw through the forestock? What marks are there, such as factory, inspection and importation marks? Does the rifle have a slot cut in the bolt slider on the receiver for removing the bolt, of is there a separate bolt release catch behind the charger bridge? These are just some of the questions that I ask when I am interested in a Lee Enfield, because often the person selling the rifle has no idea. Are you buying it from an online auction or a gun shop? The list goes on....

[Bunner]

Ya thanks, Unfortunately this person doesnt' have a good knowledge of it.

I do know it is not sporterized (otherwise i wouldnt consider it at all for 300)

The rest of your probably important questions... I dont have a clue. I'm going to take a look at it this weekend and try to evaluate it with the basic knowledge i have now.

for a 1942 No4 mk1 what are the possible manufaturers... or is it all of them.

[JBS]

Look in here friend, here is the link but it is also at the top of the page

Lee Enfield On-line Knowledge Libraries (Index of Articles) - Military Surplus Collectors Forums

[Badger]

Well, some more information would be helpful and perhaps some pics...

Here's a link that will help you help us, so we can help you better.

What can you tell me about my rifle? (click here)

Regards,
Badger

[spinecracker]

Be careful - once you have a Lee Enfield, you'll want another, and another, and another...it is called enfielditis, it is catching, and there is no cure.

I am only a total beginner, but I have 2 already, and I have been lucky to get both of them in very good condition for less than $260 each (not including safety checks, shipping and handling), and they are both good shooters. I caught myself heading off to a local gunshop yesterday to look for Lee Enfields, then remembered that I am broke, and I should be selling one of mine to pay for christmas lol.

[JBS]

And you will start using strange words like "nats nacker"

[Bunner]

hahahaha im going to have to do some more research. I've read a fair bit but im still a huge newb.

[spinecracker]

It is "gnat's nadgers" in my neck of the woods

[Bunner]

Apparently the bolt and reciever numbers match. It is Ishapore made as well. I dont have pictures yet.... sorry for the lack of info. im thinking $ 300 is a little high