Canadian No2 Mk IV*

**CoatiMundi** · 12-14-2020 06:34 AM

Finally got my hands on my acquisitions, thought I'd share this one with the group and see what you all think.

It is a 1916 LSA converted to .22 with Canadian icon

proof marks and a Cooey rear sight. All numbers match. I replaced some of the hardware and gave it a cleaning. It shoots pretty well, but I think it needs a new spring or two.

When I had it apart, I noticed the receiver, forend, trigger guard, trigger, etc are all marked "210". Am I safe to assume that was from when it was converted to .22? I am also wondering if it was converted by BSA as it has one of their barrels installed.

It is interesting that the whole rear sight assembly is held on by only one screw. You have to remove it to get the bolt assembly out.

It is the one on the left in the overall picture. The one on the right is a 1930's BSA from Bahrain.

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**NORTHOF60** · 12-14-2020 07:25 AM

Nice catch - enjoy it.

**martin08** · 12-14-2020 09:43 AM

Is that the same sight as on my Ross M1910 MkIII?

**NORTHOF60** · 12-14-2020 10:00 AM

No - its a Cooey

https://www.rifleman.org.uk/Enfield_...RF_Mk.III.html

**green** · 12-14-2020 10:50 AM

The sight is a "Ross Battle Aperture Sight" as fitted to the Ross MkIII and late MkII**. The base is an adaptor to fit it to the .22" SMLE. Never saw the base stamped Cooey but Cooey made the Ross sight.

**Mk VII** · 12-14-2020 01:01 PM

Looks like a tubed barrel - BSA might well have done it for them.

**martin08** · 12-14-2020 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by green

The sight is a "Ross Battle Aperture Sight" as fitted to the Ross MkIII and late MkII**. The base is an adaptor to fit it to the .22" SMLE. Never saw the base stamped Cooey but Cooey made the Ross sight.

Makes sense. Thank you.

**CoatiMundi** · 12-14-2020 01:51 PM

Thanks for all the replies.

MK VII, if BSA tubed it, would they have stamped the Knox with their logo? The picture of the muzzle does look a bit like it is tubed which is why I posted that particular picture.

**Mk VII** · 12-15-2020 01:48 PM

Might have done.

**30Three** · 12-15-2020 02:09 PM

The .22 SMLE's are great fun. You'll love it!

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