The No. III* LeeEnfields were used by the. Stratton (see list of references at the end of this post) stated that everywhere but at Enfield a given range of numbers was limited to five digits (Enfield limited its range to only four digits), so that when 99,999 was reached, the next series would begin with the letter "A" through . All SNs appear to be matching but the original serial was crossed out and reserialized most likely when it reentered service during WWII. De ransel op de rug deel 2. Each No. [10][11] The WWI versions are often referred to as the 'SMLE', which is short for the common 'Short Magazine LeeEnfield' variant. 5 Mk I). The serial number and the year of manufacture were marked on the receiver ring of the weapon. Third quarter numbers commenced with A85831. Just a ball park would work, I have seen some Enfield for $600 and some for $2500. [46] With a cut-down stock, a prominent flash hider, and a 'lightening-cut' receiver machined to remove all unnecessary metal, reduced barrel length of 18.8 in (478 mm) the No. Ethiopian Empire: acquired after World War I. Finland: some stored in depots after the Finnish Civil War, Some captured from the Resistance were used by the pro-Nazi French militia Milice franaise, Nazi Germany: some captured No. Rack number?, club inventory number? A further likely consideration was the difficulty of obtaining replacement ammunition in the event of the rifle's theft or the carrier's desertion. It was unsuitable for general issue and production ceased in 1947, due to an 'inherent fault in the design', often claimed to be a 'wandering zero' and accuracy problems.[47]. Your rifle had the left sidewall ground down, quite roughly in spots. 4's spike bayonetand subsequently the No. I, Mk. They are idiots. I rifles made at Enfield. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force). Lee-Enfield No 4 Mk 2, .303 British. 1 Mk. For example, BSA Shirley is denoted by M47C, ROF(M) is often simply stamped 'M', and BSA is simply stamped 'B'. 4 Mk 2 (Arabic numerals replaced Roman numerals for official designations in 1944) rifle, a refined and improved No. Recording of serial numbers for Enfield muskets,.577 Sniders and.450 &.303 Martini rifles. All those marks, taken together, tell a story of who made the rifle, who repaired it, who owned it, who used it and where it went. 4 Mk. I have a lee Enfield no1 mark3. This puts collectors into a spin trying to figure it out and fake is called!. Lee Enfield rifles are used by the Jamaica Constabulary force for training recruits during field-craft exercises and drills. Any idea? Previous conversions to Drill Purpose (DP) of otherwise serviceable rifles were not considered to be sufficiently incapable of restoration to fireable state and were a potential source of reconversion spares. RFI stands for 'Rifle Factory, Ishapore', denoting a rifle made after the Partition of India in 1947. [84] The appearance of the L8 series rifles were no different from the original No. 5 Mk I (the 'Jungle Carbine'). 8 and Rifle, No. that serial is definetly a longbranch range , and not an early one , longbranch did make rifles from 48-56 , my records show 1944 production was 58L to 84L , 42 was 1L to 20L so that is out , i show 1950 production in the 91L to 95L range that looks to be correct . Israel: used during the first few years of independence. Externally the new rifle is very similar to the classic Mk III*, with the exception of the buttplate (the buttplate from the 1A SLR is fitted) and magazine, which is more 'square' than the SMLE magazine, and usually carries twelve rounds instead of ten,[88] although a number of 2A1s have been noted with 10-round magazines. Rifle Factory Ishapore of India still manufactures an sporting/hunting rifle chambered in .315 with a LeeEnfield action.[114]. 4 rifles and brought them up to the same standard as the No. Khyber Pass Copies can be recognised by a number of factors, notably: British company Armalon Ltd[101] developed a number of rifles based on the Lee Enfield No 4. Ishapore 2A and Ishapore 2A1 receivers are made with improved (EN) steel (to handle the increased pressures of the 7.6251mm round)[89] and the extractor is redesigned to suit the rimless cartridge. III* (HT). At some point just after the Sino-Indian War of 1962, the Rifle Factory Ishapore in India began producing a new type of rifle known as the Rifle 7.62 mm 2A, which was based on the SMLE Mk III*[87] and was slightly redesigned to use the 7.6251mm NATO round. Thanks to inter-war development, an improved and simplified design was waiting in the wings, and the No. This means Royal Ordance Factory Fazakerly, Factory Through Repair, 1949. The charger bridge was no longer rounded for easier machining.The iron sight line was redesigned and featured a rear receiver aperture battle sight calibrated for 300 yd (274 m) with an additional ladder aperture sight that could be flipped up and was calibrated for 2001,300 yd (1831,189 m) in 100 yd (91 m) increments. All we can go by is the serial number. It is highly collectable but not rare. 4 Mk I* and No. BSA-Shirley, Birmingham produced 81,329 rifles and ROF Fazakerley, Liverpool 169,807 rifles. IV rifles are externally identical to a .303 calibre SMLE Mk III* rifle, the only difference being the .22 calibre barrel, empty magazine case, bolthead and extractor which have been modified to fire .22 calibre rimfire cartridges. I assume it's a Canadian longbrance, but I am a bit confused as a web post puts this serial number around 1950? 4 rifles, selected for their accuracy during factory tests, were modified by the addition of a wooden cheek rising-piece, and telescopic sight mounts designed to accept a No. p. 372. It is possible to obtain a 10-round (the maximum allowed by law) M14 magazines for the M10-B2 match rifles in particular, provided an import permit from the appropriate Licensing Services Division can be obtained in some States, yet Australian Federal Customs may still refuse importation on no valid grounds. Canadian sniperSergeant Harold Marshall carries a No. [23] The barrel was now halfway in length between the original long rifle and the carbine, at 25.2 inches (640 mm). 83L3414 1945, No4Mk1*,CDN MkIII sight, non-FTR, Steel Buttplate, Grooved, un-serialed stock, Lower 1945 serial number than currently listed in your survey. Thanks for the tips! Often the serial number would be obscured by the Suncorite when refinished, so it was practice to restamp the serial onto the left wrist socket. 1 Mk VI also introduced a heavier 'floating barrel' that was independent of the forearm, allowing the barrel to expand and contract without contacting the forearm and interfering with the 'zero', the correlation between the alignment of the barrel and the sights. During the recent civil war in Nepal, the government troops were issued LeeEnfield rifles to fight the Maoist rebels, and the Maoists were also armed with SMLE rifles, amongst other weapons. [20] Many LECs (and LMCs in smaller numbers) were converted to special patterns, namely the New Zealand Carbine and the Royal Irish Constabulary Carbine, or NZ and RIC carbines, respectively. The demand of new ENFIELD SMLE MARK 3 rifle's has risen 2 units over the past 12 months. 1 Mk III pattern rifle. Experiments with smokeless powder in the existing LeeMetford cartridge seemed at first to be a simple upgrade, but the greater heat and pressure generated by the new smokeless powder wore away the shallow, rounded, Metford rifling after approximately 6000 rounds. It's not stamped all that well so that doesn't help. [75][76] During the Second World War, the majority of New Zealand's land forces were deployed in North Africa. Canada converted about 1,588 rifles at Small Arms Limited (to the end of 1945) and, in 1946, at Canadian Arsenals Limited. The LeeEnfield rifle is a popular gun for historic rifle enthusiasts and those who find the 10-round magazine, loading by charger clips, and the rapid bolt-action useful for Practical Rifle events. 4 variants, Katanga: bought for police force but also used by army. [34], The Pattern 1914 Enfield and M1917 Enfield rifles are based on the Enfield-designed P1913, itself a Mauser 98 derivative and not based on the Lee action, and are not part of the LeeEnfield family of rifles, although they are frequently assumed to be. In good looking condition, this was the last year they were ever made. 1 Mk III to the 7.6325mm Mauser pistol cartridge. Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 Fax: 877.486.7278 The No. Anschutz target rifles fall into this category, and their system is given on the page for these rifles. With an S prefix, this was about the 196,800th rifle produced by RSAF Enfield in 1916. [72] The restrictions placed on 'military calibre' rifles in New South Wales were lifted in 1975, and many people who had converted their LeeEnfields to the 'wildcat' rounds converted their rifles back to .303 British. What does Smle stand for? [50], The term 'Jungle Carbine' was popularised in the 1950s by the Santa Fe Arms Corporation, a U.S. importer who refurbished many surplus rifles, converting many of the No. ISBN0-949749-37-0. [28] It was produced in very limited numbers and an experimental folding stock version was made. the bolt was replaced. The carbine subsequently was down graded to. The new rifle also incorporated a charger loading system,[24] another innovation borrowed from the Mauser rifle'[25] and is notably different from the fixed 'bridge' that later became the standard, being a charger clip (stripper clip) guide on the face of the bolt head. Serial number- 95L5837. The No.4 (T) rifles were extensively employed in various conflicts until the late 1960s. Magazine cut-off on an SMLE Mk III rifle. The 7mm Mauser rounds fired from the Mauser Model 1895 rifle had a higher velocity, flatter trajectory and longer range, making them superior on the open country of the South African plains. The latter will have an engraving on the flat side of the receiver which will read something like (taking one of my rifles as an example), F(FTR)49. Despite a rubber butt-pad, the .303 round produced excessive recoil due to the shorter barrel. bear - am i not seeing 1949 ? [30] The magazine cut-off was reinstated after the First World War ended and not entirely dispensed with in manufacturing until 1933 and some cut-offs remained on rifles so-equipped into the 1960s. 95L9081 1950, CMk3 sight, non-FTR, Steel Buttplate, Un-Grooved, un-serialed stock, Magazine serialed to rifle. It was a further simplification and cut down on both material costs and machine time in its construction, much as the No. These stand for 'Standard Small Arms' and 'National Rifle Factory', respectively. [70] Commercial gunsmiths in Australia and Britain converted both MkIII and No4 rifles to .410 shotguns. Hand. Generally inferior workmanship, including weak/soft metal, poorly finished wood, and badly struck markings. [82] It fired in semi-automatic only and suffered some feeding and extraction problems and, despite meeting accuracy and soundness of design concept, never made it past the prototype stage. Some rifles (such as LongBranch) had very finely marked serial numbers done with an engraving pen on the receiver wall. The products were marketed under alliterative names e.g. Your rifle,even with your 252 serial number does not mean it is pretty rare. I suggest if you bolt has not been proofed with the rifle; get it checked for fit and a new proof. LeeEnfield No. Standard Mk VII .303 inch cartridge for LeeEnfield rifle. Adopted by the British Army at the turn of the century, the .303 Lee-Enfield saw service in both world wars and countless conflicts around the world. Note the block-style S of the J. Stevens Company. Please record original details from right side of butt socket (left side for carbines) below the royal cypher (crown, V.R. The Australian military were not permitted to manufacture the No. I'm making it a sticky for your reference: http://home.earthlink.net/~smithkaia8/theenfieldlists/ yockey5 15K 2 The LeeEnfield series is very popular for service rifle shooting competitions in the UK and Australia due to the prohibitions on the legal ownership of semi-automatic centrefire rifles in Great Britain and restrictions on the legal ownership of semi-automatic centrefire rifles in Australia. 4 Mk. However, many 2A/2A1 owners shoot such ammunition in their rifles with no problems, although it should be noted that some factory loaded .308 Winchester cartridges may appear to generate higher pressures than 7.6251mm NATO, even though the rounds are otherwise interchangeable this is due to the different systems of pressure measurement used for NATO and commercial cartridges. The SMLE Mk V (later Rifle No. L42A1 sniper rifle chambered in 7.6251mm NATO. No Savage LeeEnfields were ever issued to the US military; the markings existed solely to maintain the pretence that American equipment was being lent to the UK rather than permanently sold to them. Discuss all aspects of firearm ownership Discuss anti-gun legislation Buy, sell, and trade in the classified section Chat with Local gun shops, ranges, trainers & other businesses 4 series rifles that were converted to 7.6251mm NATO were re-designated as the L8 series of rifles with the rifles being refitted with 7.6251mm NATO barrels, new bolt faces and extractor claws, new rear sights and new 10-round 7.6251mm NATO magazines that were produced by RSAF Enfield to replace the old 10-round .303 British magazines. Also the number on the receiver has been ground off. (Thats why I prefer people to list their location). Note 2: GRI stands for 'Georgius Rex, Imperator' (Latin for 'King George, Emperor (of India)', denoting a rifle made during the British Raj. 3) in 1944. ), Rhineland Arms produces .45 ACP conversion kits for the LeeEnfield action using M1911 pistol magazines.[113]. Australia: No.1 MkIII/MkIII* manufactured at Lithgow Arsenal in Lithgow, New South Wales. From 1965 to 1975 (when production is believed to have been discontinued), the sight ranging graduations were changed from 2000 to 800, and the rifle re-designated Rifle 7.62 mm 2A1. The No. The main deficiency of the rounds at the time was that they used heavy, round-nosed bullets that had low muzzle velocities and poor ballistic performance. I* (T) were the standard WWII sniper rifles for the British and for the Commonwealth, except for Australia. The Lee-Enfield No. Mark 4 #1 1942. [102] Enfields continue to be used as drill weapons by the National Ceremonial Guard of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). The No. These were converted in late 1941 and into the later part of 1942. That is. if the 1942 denotes year. A plug was welded in place forward of the chamber, and a window was cut in the side of the barrel. All serial numbers on Savage made No4s have a serial number format which includes a C in it, for. 4 Mk 1* rifle I have are the following on the left side of the metal band holding the. The Indian conversions were originally chambered for the .410 Indian Musket cartridge, which is based on the .303 British cartridge, and will not chamber the common .410 shotgun cartridge. For official references, usually the finished and issued rifle was tracked by its rack number and of course these records have long since been destroyed or lost forever. Fixed and adjustable aperture sights incorporated onto later variants. A new bayonet was designed to go with the rifle: a spike bayonet, which was essentially a steel rod with a sharp point and was nicknamed 'pigsticker' by soldiers. I've just purchased a 1942 stamped Lee Enfield rifle which has a number 93L8939. These conversions were prompted by firearms legislation that made possession of a rifle chambered in a military cartridge both difficult and expensive. Vietnam: Vit Minh captured LeeEnfields from French forces. Serial Number on the rear face of the bolth handle of my 1944 No. This is one reason the bolt closure feels smooth. [39] The No. 5 Mk I, designated Rifle, No. It retains the 10 round box detachable magazine, however the largest change to the rifle . 4 Mk I, No. The trigger guards is marked: DF The wood just above the signt is marked: DR Rifle has the serial number 8832. [14] LeeEnfield rifles are still popular in the region, despite the presence and ready availability of more modern weapons such as the SKS-45, the AKM, the Chinese Type 56 assault rifle, and the AK-74. 2 Mk. [77] Similar developments were the South African Rieder and Charlton of Australian/New Zealand origin. 4 Mk I used to develop the No. Recently acquired a Lee Enfield Mark4 1/2.303 ser # 52Y20xxx in good condition, & a early Lee Enfield SMLE.303, ser# 21xxx, Does Anyone Know the. [41], During the course of the Second World War, the No. A MK1 MLE in 7-9/10 condition which is average for what I`ve been seeing over the last couple of yrs are in the range of $1500- $2500. 5 iron sight line was similar to the No. Netherlands: Both the LeeEnfield No. The Arsenal Rifles Lee Enfield No.4 mk1 identification. Such rifles would have 5-digit serial numbers with either an "E" or an "F" serial number prefix, and the serial number would be stamped on the rear of the bolt handle and on the bottom of the fore-end, as well as on the receiver ring. 7 Mk. CIA officer Gust Avrakotos later arranged for the Egyptian Ministry of Defence to set up production lines of Enfield .303 ammunition specifically for the conflict. It is essentially an updated N0. The weapon was reliable but unergonomic for the user as the force of the recoiling bolt interfered with handling. 5 groove Rifling in excellent condition. I (T) sniper rifles in 19411942 at RSAF Enfield. Go to. 4 Mk 2. [14] Top-notch accuracy is difficult to achieve with the LeeEnfield design,[40] as it was intended to be a battle rifle rather than a sharpshooter's weapon,[40] and thus the Enfield is nowadays overshadowed by derivatives of Paul Mauser's design as a target shooting arm. I/L bayonet, which has a rotating handle and a large ring on the cross-guard was not for the No. Lee Enfield No.4 Mk. I introduced in 1942, the Mk. [85] The L8 series of rifles consisted of L8A1 rifles (converted No.4 Mk2 rifles), L8A2 rifles (converted No.4 Mk1/2 rifles), L8A3 rifles (converted No.4 Mk1/3 rifles), L8A4 rifles (converted No.4 Mk1 rifles), and L8A5 rifles (converted No.4 Mk1* rifles). We cannot say for certain it is a year, nor can we say for certain much of anything else about that number. [10] Replacing this with a new square-shaped rifling system designed at the Royal Small Arms Factory (RSAF) Enfield solved the problem, and the LeeEnfield was born. [40] Unlike the SMLE, that had a nose cap, the No 4 LeeEnfield barrel protruded from the end of the forestock. Ireland: No1 MkIII/III* used as the service rifle by the National Army during the Civil War and later by Defence Forces, replaced by No4 LeeEnfields in 1950's until replaced by the FN FAL in 1961. I blade bayonet which had a large muzzle ring to fit over the flash hider. "55" is for 1955. RSAF ENFIELD CONVERSIONS 1941 - 1942 - The first batch of conversions. [14] Soft-point .303 ammunition is widely available for hunting purposes, though the Mark 7 military cartridge design often proves adequate because its tail-heavy design makes the bullet yaw violently and deform after hitting the target.[109][110]. The results of the trials that were conducted on the L8 series rifles were mixed and the British Government and the Ministry of Defence decided not to convert their existing stocks of LeeEnfield No. 4 rifle as well. [97] Magazine supply/importation (M14 and AK 10 single stack mag) whilst legal in Australia, it has been spasmodically curtailed by Australian Federal Customs (for more information, see Gun politics in Australia). Matching serial numbers. There were more than 317,000 Mk I MLE rifles produced and nearly 600,000 Mk I* MLE rifles. 2s Modified to Mk. RFI, in India, converted a large number of MkIII rifles to single shot muskets, chambered for the .410 Indian Musket cartridge. The WWII British No.4 MK I* evolved from a long line of Lee-Enfield rifles that were first adopted by the British Army in . [25][27][28][29] The windage adjustment of the rear sight was also dispensed with, and the cocking piece was changed from a round knob to a serrated slab. )[36], The SMLE design was a relatively expensive long arm to manufacture, because of the many forging and machining operations required. 1 Mk. It is like detective work trying to figure out the clues. The Mk V did retain a magazine cut-off, but without a spotting hole, the piling swivel was kept attached to a forward barrel band, which was wrapped over and attached to the rear of the nose cap to reinforce the rifle for use with the standard Pattern 1907 bayonet. II in 1943 and finally the Mk. Indian Merchant Service who died 30/12/1915 BOMBAY 1914-1918 MEMORIAL, MUMBAI India. I* (T) sniper rifles were converted to this new calibre and designated L42A1. 4 Mk I* rifles are all stamped 'US PROPERTY'. The 'G.R.' Roughly 1,400 of these were converted to No. 4 Mark I would be adopted in 1941 and serve until 1952, until replaced by the M1 Garand. 5 was first issued to the British 1st Airborne Division and used during their liberation of Denmark and Norway in 1945. I cant seem to find his posting right now, but it might help explain things. The accuracy requirement was ability to place 7 of 7 shots in a 5 inches (12.7 cm) circle at 200 yards (183 m) and 6 of 7 shots in a 10 inches (25.4 cm) circle at 400 yards (366 m). There are many theories about the serial number ranges included in these contracts, but since they include far more than 50,000 rifles there is no way to tell if a particular rifle was part of the Irish, British or any other contract. 4 Mk I* rifles that were brought up to Mk 2 standard were re-designated No. The L59A1 arose from British government concerns over the vulnerability of Army Cadet Force and school Combined Cadet Forces' (CCF) stocks of small arms to theft by terrorists, in particular the Irish Republican Army following raids on CCF armouries in the 1950s and 1960s. The resulting weapon, designed by W.G. yah I dont have a clue ether. The serial number on this rifle is M / 25105 (by convention, the slash is used to indicate a different line). Despite this, the British learned from the results of the L8 test program and used them in successfully converting their stocks of No. While British and Australian conversions were to the standard commercially available .410 shotgun cartridge (though of varying chamber lengths) the Indian conversions have been the source of considerable confusion. It is one of 75,000. [14], Many people still hunt with as-issued LeeEnfield rifles, with commercial .303 British ammunition proving especially effective on medium-sized game. In total, over 16 million LeeEnfields had been produced in several factories on different continents when production in Britain shut down in 1956, at the Royal Ordnance FactoryROF Fazakerley in Liverpool after that factory had been plagued with industrial unrest. If it's a 1942,it will more likely then not,have the rear release tab for the bolt. [10], The LeeEnfield rifle was introduced in November 1895 as the .303 calibre, Rifle, Magazine, LeeEnfield,[10] or more commonly Magazine LeeEnfield, or MLE (sometimes spoken as 'emily' instead of M, L, E). III, largely due to its heavier barrel. There were three main batches of conversions. [32] The Lithgow Small Arms Factory finally ceased production of the SMLE Mk III* in 1953.[27]. [17] Some straight-pull bolt-action rifles were thought faster, but lacked the simplicity, reliability, and generous magazine capacity of the LeeEnfield. It was published in 2007, available now from Aust., N.Z., US and UK distributors. Such rifles would have 5-digit serial numbers with either an "E" or an "F" serial number prefix, and the serial number would be stamped on the rear of the bolt handle and on the bottom of the fore-end, as well as on the receiver ring. 3s and Mk. [42] It was produced only in North America, by Small Arms Limited at Long Branch in Canada and Stevens-Savage Firearms in the USA. Bangladesh: extensively used during 1971 war. BSA Co. 1917 dated, mag cut-off, matched serial numbers. I am afraid I must disagree with Shane's opinion on Lee Enfield rate of fire. From the late 1940s, legislation in New South Wales, Australia, heavily restricted .303 British calibre (and other 'military calibre') rifles,[72] so large numbers of SMLEs were converted to 'wildcat' calibres such as .303/25, .303/22, .303/270 and the popular 7.754mm round. In British service, the No. 4 Mk. . The SN is L6604XSAW. [26], The iconic LeeEnfield rifle, the SMLE Mk III, was introduced on 26 January 1907, along with a Pattern 1907 bayonet and featured a simplified rear sight arrangement and a fixed, rather than a bolt-head-mounted sliding, charger guide. Original Long Branch years are on the left sidewall of the receiver. 4 Mk. During World War I alone, more than 2,000,000 SMLEs were made at the Royal Small Arms Factory at Enfield Lock, Middlesex (Reynolds 1960: 180). 950.00 . Sliding ramp rear sights, fixed-post front sights, 'dial' long-range volley; telescopic sights on sniper models. The rifle was also equipped with a detachable sheet-steel, 10-round, double-column magazine, a very modern development in its day. [61] They were generally single-shot affairs, originally using Morris tubes chambered for cheap .22L cartridge and some larger types, circa 1907. A redesign of the LeeMetford (adopted by the British Army in 1888), the LeeEnfield superseded the earlier MartiniHenry, MartiniEnfield, and LeeMetford rifles. Numbers and markings on rifles, I find fascinating. 1 Mark III and No. [68] Production of this model was 19441946 and a few in 1950 to 1953.[69]. Military equipment, such as the Lee-Enfield rifle, are often found with letters, numbers, codes, runes and symbols stamped, etched, scratched, embossed, pressed or branded into the wood or metal. Thanks form being patient with me, the enfield rookie I am! Norway: Received from Allied airdrops to the resistance during WW2 and given by Britain to the Norwegian Brigade during the occupation of Germany in 1947. Republic of China (19121949): used during Warlord Era. [45] No. 5 Mk I as a 'Jungle Carbine'. I have a No4 MkI cruciform bayonet made by Singer Sewing Machine. This Martini Enfield artillery carbine has a number that would suggest a date of 1909, perhaps when the carbine was made drill purpose? [83] The LeeEnfield No. James Purdey and Sons fitted special buttstocks later in the war. Rifle No 5 on display at the Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces Museum. 5 Mk. Forum for discussion by serious collectors of Lee Enfield arms, accessories, ammunition, and accoutrements These were known as .22 Pattern 1914 Short Rifles[59] during The First World War and Rifle, No. Many of these muskets were rechambered, after being sold as surplus, and can now be used with commercially available ammunition. Ottoman Empire: Captured rifles, used as reserve weapons. 32 and its bracket (mount) were matched and serial numbered to a specific rifle.[54]. Italy: post-World War II Italian Army and Navy. The entire bayonet was 21 + 3 4 inches (550 mm) long and weighed 16 + 1 2 ounces (470 g), although the weight of production models varied from 16 to 18 ounces (450 to 510 g). The LeeEnfield was the standard issue weapon to rifle companies of the British Army and other Commonwealth nations in both the First and Second World Wars (these Commonwealth nations included Australia, New Zealand, Canada, India and South Africa, among others). The rifle became known simply as the 'three-oh-three'. An SMLE owned by Maoist rebels in Nepal, 2005. Lee Enfield Rifle Serial Number Lookup 1/26/2021 0 Comments Thus they ar usually very obviousIy stamped on th appropriate pressure-baring parts where thy can easily b seen.There are number of mthods by which rifle can b dated, or t least bracketed btween certain years f manufacture. Apr 13, 2010 I have and Enfield.303 No.5 MK1 'Jungle Carbine' serial T5xx that I have been unable to find any production dates for. The Original Yesterdays Weapons Lee Enfield - Serial Numbers Moderators: millwright39, PaulM, Amatikulu Share 15 posts 1 2 Next Amatikulu 223 veteran member Aug 17, 2008 #1 The link below is to a web site I created some time ago. Enfield from 19221924, with a total production of roughly 20,000 rifles, all of which marked with a 'V'. 4 Mk I and No. In the late 1960s, RSAF Enfield entered the commercial market by producing No.4-based 7.6251mm rifles for sale. 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