I have been trying to learn about Enfields with the intent of purchasing one in the near future and have lots of questions for the forum members. I do however have some knowledge of US surplus weapons having started a small collection several years ago. Here are my questions:

1. I do not have a muzzle gauge in any caliber. When I gauge the muzzle of a US weapon I use a 30.06 round to approximate wear. Can I use a .303 round as my gauge? If so, I assume it must be a surplus round, correct? Could I use a 30.06 round?

2. I sure do like the look of the brass butt plates. Do they only come on the No 1 or were they also found on the No 4?

3. What are the lengths of the No 1 and No 4? My safe is not that big and I have limited space for the real long guns, for example, my US Rifle Model 1917.

4. Which of the Enfields were chambered for 7.62x51?

5. Finally for now, were 16 inch bayonets only used on the No 1 or did the No 4 also sometimes carry a 16 inch bayo?

Thanks in advance; I'm sure I will bother the members with other questions in the future,
George
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