- Lee enfield no4 mk1 stock length serial numbers#
- Lee enfield no4 mk1 stock length serial number#
- Lee enfield no4 mk1 stock length code#
If it does not then this is a No4 receiver or even maybe a No1 receiver. # - A fast check for the novice is to look at the receiver from the left side and see if it has a distinct step beneath the back sight. # - Check that the rear sight is the correct type Singer style Mk1 or Mk2 sight with a max setting of 800 yards and not 1300 yards as found on No4 back sights.
# - Remove the handguard and check that your barrel knox form has the lightening cuts that are unique to this rifle.
Lee enfield no4 mk1 stock length serial number#
If you have a rifle with a 5 digit serial number then you will likely have a No4 conversion and not a No5.Ĩ# - What are the major clues to identifying that my No5 rifle is real and not a fake?Īns - In no particular order you should check that. The main point here is that 4 is the biggest number you will see.
Lee enfield no4 mk1 stock length code#
Perhaps the explanation for the wild letter prefix overlaps is this three line system operating without the special letter codes, which would look like chaos with lots of anomalies?ħ# - How many digits do No5's have in their serial numbers?Īns - Usually you will see a 4 digit serial code system on 99% of Jungle Carbines but there are instances of 3 letter codes and there will likely be 2 letter codes also. In less common cases you may find the serials E/P'd on other parts such as the inside of the trigger guards.Ħ# - What is the story with overlapping serial number codes and dates?Īns - Fazakerley was running three assembly lines at once for No4 rifle production in WW2 but these lines each had their own letter code sequences, so the multi-line system is easy to see.
Lee enfield no4 mk1 stock length serial numbers#
Production costs at time of production = Pounds 8/8/Od.Īns - Only two factories ever made the No5 Mk1, Royal Ordnance Factory ( ROF )Fazakerley ( F ) in Liverpool and BSA Birmingham Small Arms ( M47C )Ģ# - What manufacture codes should be present on the parts of my No5 Mk1?ģ# - Where do I find the manufacture I.D on a No5?Īns - All manufacture information, dates and serial numbers are found on the left of the receiver and are electro pencilled not stamped.Ĥ# - My No5 doesn't seem to have any markings at all, what now?Īns - In some cases the markings are very faint and barely noticeable at all - this is especially the case with many BSA rifles where it's common to only find the M47C code to identify it.ĥ# - Where should I find matching serial numbers?Īns - On the left of receiver, on the rear flat of the bolt, on the left of the barrel knox form and magazine also stamped in the stock in some cases. Loading via 5 round charger clips, NOT from the magazine. Magazine capacity = 10 rounds - capable of 11 with one up the spout. Twist = Left hand 1 in 10 or 33 calibers. There is a great deal of history on the development of the No5 rifle which I could expand upon if members are interested but for now I'll let the FAQ sticky suffice. I have created a FAQ sticky at the Enfields forum and will re-post it here for the benefit of those curious. I am presenting my own rifle here which as by the text attached to the images you will recognise as a Fazakerley built No5 from the 12 month, year of 1945.
The No5 Mk1 was specifically developed for fighting in the far east and Burma campaign was where this rifle found it's major point of issuance.
Both my Grandfather and Great Uncles fought in the Burma Campaign during WW2 my Grandfather was with the Royal Sussex Regiment ( The Shiny 9th ) and my Great Uncle who is in his 90's fought with the Chindits under Maj Gen Ord Wingate. As the moderator of the Lee Enfield forums at Collecting and Shooting the Military Surplus Rifle (2006) - I thought I might add some Enfield content to this section hopefully it will meet with interest.
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