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May 28th, 2007 at 6:23 AM
I wonder how many of the 17 million or so Enfields that were produced are still around.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee-Enfield
May 28th, 2007 at 4:42 PM
She’s a nice looking rifle alright. How about some quick history? Who made her and when?
May 28th, 2007 at 4:45 PM
As for the number of SMLEs still kicking around, that’s a great question. Just based on my perusal of the consignment racks at the local(ish) gun stores I’d suspect there are still most of them out there, but the majority have been sporterized.
Tracking down a full-furniture SMLE seemed like quite a prospect these days.
I got my Lithgow (now Mikes) off a consignment rack in Vancouver (sitting amongst a dozen “chopped” SMLEs), and my Longbranch I had to track down on the CGN exchange.
Every gun store I have ever been in, however, has had at least one (and often much more) chopped SMLEs sitting in the racks for anywhere from $25 on up.
May 28th, 2007 at 6:16 PM
Unfortunetly I can’t find any info.
But since you know the most about Enfields…
It was made in Georgia VT, in 1943.
The only No. I can find is stamped on the reciever.
MK411991
If you can help find out any info, I’d be greatfull.
May 28th, 2007 at 7:56 PM
I don’t think Georgia VT is the manufacturers location, more likely the importers location. A quick google search on “Georgia VT” brings up a dozen gun threads discussing importer markings for “Century Arms International” based out of Georgia VT.
A quick reference for importer markings is available here (dealing with Mosin-Nagant markings, but still applicable). I guess the detective work is back over to you.
My suggestion is to give the receiver a solid once over looking for acceptance or arsenal markings as a better clue as to the origins of the rifle itself.
Found an article here detailing the markings on No.1 SMLEs and a great deal of it holds for the No.4.
There’s a listing here of the serial number breakdown for No.4’s during WWII, you may be able to narrow it down if the serial number wasn’t change during import.
Hope that’s some help!
May 28th, 2007 at 8:14 PM
[...] My brother Piet is playing detective with a No.4 Mk.I he acquired recently. I have to admit, this sort of thing has always been my favorite part about owning older firearms. Piecing together the origins of the rifle inevitably acquaints you with more of it’s history, and ultimately increases your appreciation for the rifle itself. [...]
June 2nd, 2007 at 10:25 AM
I’d try and get a copy of Charles Stratton’s book on the No. 4 and No. 5’s.
I’ve got his book on the No. 1’s, and it’s amazing.
From the publisher…
On Amazon… Same price…
June 2nd, 2007 at 10:28 AM
Mugwug’s D Troop link has anouther amazon link to Stratton’s book, that’s got more copies for sale…
Clicky…