Are 1950 CNo1Mk4*'s really that much better?

[Echo Bravo]

Hi,

I have to say you guys are really a wealth of knowledge!!

I've heard over and over that 1950 CNo4Mk1*'s are one of the best made Lee Enfield Rifles... and I'm wondering why...

As I see it... a 1941-1945 rifle is still a No4Mk1... what's different about a 1950? Did they develop a new technology that allowed them to build them better? Better materials? More time so they could get better machining tolerances or better fit & finish? Is the 5 groove barrel that much better than a 2 groove barrel?

Are they really that much better?

While I have your attention... when they took war time rifles in 1950 and refurbished them, what did they do? Did they just swap out beat up wood and re-finish the metal, or did they do anything else to them?

Thanks

EB

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[Curator]

I have a CNo.4Mk1* Long Branch rifle with a 6-groove barrel made on the Bren machinery. It has the tightest bore and chamber of any of my Lee Enfields. It also has the tightest headspace. The wood fit on it is supurb. The 5 pound up-pressure at the fore end is perfect, This rifle is also the most accurate of any of my .303 british rifles. I credit this to not having war-time pressures, having barely been used, and the fine workmanship of the Long Branch Factory.

[Max Power]

yes, they are much better

[David1974]

I have to agree, my 1950 LB's have a fit and finish that beats any other No4.

I am jealous Curator... I am looking for a 6 groove.