Shop forLee-Enfield SMLE at International Military Antiques. IV rifles are externally identical to .303 calibre SMLE Mk III* rifles, the only difference being the .22 calibre barrel, empty magazine case, bolthead and extractor which have been modified to fire .22 calibre rimfire cartridges. He was issued a fresh No. The Howell automatic rifle was the first attempt to convert the LeeEnfield SMLE into a semi-automatic rifle. WW1 BRITISH ARMY SOMME RELICS, ALL GREAT WAR ORIGINAL + SMLE STOCK PARTS. [41], Later in the war, the need for a shorter, lighter rifle forced the development of the Rifle, No. 4 MK. The Lee Enfield rifle served from 1895 to 1957 with numerous variants produced by the dozens of countries that issued the rifle. We cant imagine that so many people will ask this question. The No. These unusual rifles have something of a mysterious service history, but represent a missing link in SMLE development. Our Assessment: This is a rare Enfield No4 Mk1 (T) sniper rifle. Lee Enfield No4T Sniper Rifle Genuine Items - Parts Catalog - L42, No32. 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.[48]. 5,7,9 Bowie Blade Bayonets, British WWII Lee-Enfield .303 SMLE New Made Display Rifle, Original British WWII SMLE No.4 MKIII Spike Bayonet- Cast Aluminum Socket, The Lee-Enfield by Ian Skennerton Hardcover - Signed by the Author, Original British WWII-Style Set of 5 Dummy .303 British Cartridges in Lee-Enfield Stripper Clip, Original WWII-Style Dummy .303 British MkVII Cartridges, Original British P-1907 S.M.L.E, P-1942/43 Bayonet Grip Set (No Bolts), Original British WWI WWII P-1903 Five Pocket Leather Cavalry Bandolier, Book: Small Arms ID by Ian Skennerton: .303 Rifle, No. In Stock. [27][26][28] 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. I* with MK. [49] The No. [31], The SMLE Mk III* (renamed Rifle No.1 Mk III* in 1926) saw extensive service throughout the Second World War, especially in the North African, Italian, Pacific and Burmese theatres in the hands of British and Commonwealth forces. I found the scope in the USA and he worked a trade and his set is now matching. 4 (T) about 1,100 to 1,200 were converted to L42A1 sniper rifles in 1970 1992. III (Mk. [26], During the First World War, the SMLE Mk III was found to be too complicated to manufacture (an SMLE Mk III rifle cost the British government 3/15/ = 3.75[when? [44], In the years after the Second World War, the British produced the No. Deactivated Lee Enfield No 4 T Sniper Rifle Set SN. [56] A transitional model the No. 4 MK. 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. The Lee-Enfield No. 4 (T) sniper rifles. 4 Mark I and featured a rear receiver aperture battle sight calibrated for 300yd (274m) with an additional ladder aperture sight that could be flipped up and was calibrated for 200800yd (183732m) in 100yd (91m) increments. 4 Mk1/2 rifles), L8A3 rifles (converted No. The LeeEnfield family of rifles is the second oldest bolt-action rifle design still in official service, after the MosinNagant. The No. The scope shown here, No. 4 action was similar to the No.1 Mk VI but stronger and easier to mass-produce. In the early 1930s, a batch of 2,500 No. Our WW2 SMLE rifles are either of 1939-45 manufacture, or are earlier rifles that have been armoury refurbished, and re-stamped. 4 (T) sniper rifles converted before 1944 as the markings took time to become standardized and it can be very difficult to detect a fake. [75] 303/25 calibre sporterised SMLEs are very common in Australia today, although ammunition for them has been very scarce since the 1980s. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Enfield Mount for No. The machinery from ROF Fazakerley was sold to Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) in Rawalpindi where production and repair of the No.4 Mk I started from 1952 till 1957 and then production changed over to No.4 Mk II from 1957. 4 Mk I (T) and No. 4 Mk. Pre-Owned. A conversion specification of No. 3.Range 35-50 feet, bolt-acting structure, shell ejection by pulling bolt. Notice lightening cuts in fore end and butt. [47] With a cut-down stock, a prominent flash hider, and a "lightening-cut" receiver machined to remove all unnecessary metal, reduced barrel length of 18.8in (478mm) the No. [99] Enfields continue to be used as drill weapons by the National Ceremonial Guard of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) as well as the Australian Defence Force Cadets. The iconic Lee-Enfield Rifle, the SMLE Mk.III, was first released at the start of 1907. . (There are minor errors e.g. 10999 - 05979. [10][11] The WWI versions are often referred to as the "SMLE", which is short for the common "Short, Magazine, LeeEnfield" variant. 4 Mk. If a scope had to be changed in service due to damage, loss or upgrading to a newer model, the old scope number was cancelled and the new number was marked. 5 Mk I was popular with soldiers owing to its light weight, portability and shorter length than a standard LeeEnfield rifle. Lee Enfield No.4 MK.2 -4 piece Set with Grooved Rear Upper Wood. II were made. 4 Mk I/3. Sadly Peter Braidwood died less than a week after I tookthis photo. Postage 15 or collection from Chepstow. [36], The No. Above and below is a BSA manufactured 'Long' Lee-Enfield, converted for use as a .22" training rifle. The magazine cutoff was also reintroduced and an additional band was added near the muzzle for additional strength during bayonet use. LeeEnfields are also popular with competitors in service rifle competitions in many Commonwealth countries. I (T) with 1 Canadian Parachute battalion in the 6th Airborne Division. Despite a rubber butt-pad, the .303 round produced excessive recoil due to the shorter barrel. It started out as an . 4 Mk1*(T) sniper rifle. at Abbotsford Air Shows, Photos Aircraft etc. Barrel is in brilliant condition with clear proof marks. In the foreground, out of focus are thee sniper scopes mounted on rifles. Early models of the LeeMetford and LeeEnfield even used a short length of chain to secure the magazine to the rifle. The first and third albums are of John Inglis Company which made Browning Machine Guns, Bren Guns and No. The Pattern 1913 Enfield (P13) rifle was developed as a potential replacement for the Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE) rifle that entered service in 1902. Customs services and international tracking provided. 7.62 x 51 NATO, .303 Epps, .30-06. The No. However, the LeeEnfield was mainly replaced in main-line service in the Pakistani Police in the mid-1980s by the AK 47, in response to increasing proliferation of the Kalashnikov in the black market and civilian use. 4 MK. 32 3.5 telescopic sight. [24] The shorter length was controversial at the time; many rifle association members and gunsmiths were concerned that the shorter barrel would not be as accurate as the longer MLE barrels, that the recoil would be much greater and the sighting radius would be too short. Two burly front locking lugs hold .30-06 pressures easily. 2/1s (Mk. 5 Mk I (the "jungle carbine"). In 1942, Birmingham Small Arms was brought in to create the No. I (T) Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle, Made by Enfield in England, converted by Holland & Holland in England, 25" blue-steel barrel and receiver, folding ladder rear sight, protected post front sight, blue-steel trigger and trigger guard, 3-piece walnut stock with cheekpiece, brass buttplate with cleaning-kit compartment, (3) sling swivels, 3X No. The primary distinguishing feature of the No. . However it was well-suited to winter clothing and putting a lot of lead downrange, so we can't really judge the designers for that. 1 (T) sniper rifle which was arguably the best sniper rifle of the war. [32] The Lithgow Small Arms Factory finally ceased production of the SMLE Mk III* in 1953.[26]. Rifles converted by them were marked S51 in 1/4 high letters on the underside of the butt. Gift Certificate. [16] The barrel was now halfway in length between the original long rifle and the carbine, at 25.2 inches (640 mm). British Lee-Enfield SMLE Butt Stock Brass . 4 Mk 2. The LeeEnfield was the standard issue weapon to rifle companies of the British Army, colonial armies (such as India and parts of Africa), and other Commonwealth nations in both the First and Second World Wars (such as Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Canada). [72] Commercial gunsmiths in Australia and Britain converted both MkIII and No. lee enfield magazine for smle rifle caliber .303. For example, BSA Shirley is denoted by M47C, ROF(M) is often simply stamped "M", and BSA is simply stamped "B". The iconic Lee-Enfield rifle, the SMLE Mk III, was introduced on January 26, 1907, and featured a simplified rear sight arrangement and a fixed, rather than a bolt-head-mounted sliding, charger guide. Original price: Less than $20 as army surplus. 1 Mk III or III*, with the original MLE and LEC becoming obsolete along with the earlier SMLE models. Individual Pieces. This is one reason the bolt closure feels smooth. The bolt has a relatively short bolt throw and features rear-mounted lugs, and the bolt operating handle places the bolt knob just rearwards of the trigger at a favourable ergonomic position close to the operator's hand. or Best Offer. I (T. LESS TELESCOPE) rifles, being already 80% converted, are the easiest to finish off though they would not be properly collimated (i.e. The commando units of the British military requested a suppressed rifle for killing sentries, guard dogs and other clandestine operational uses during the Second World War. Since formation in 1998, organisations such as the Lee Enfield Rifle Association have assisted in not just preserving rifles in shooting condition (many LeeEnfields are being deactivated and sold as "wall-hangers" to collectors who do not hold a Firearms Licence in countries where they are required), but holding events and competitions. 5 Mk. 4 marks, in the hope of increasing sales of a rifle that had little U.S. market penetration. [46] The No. [66], After the Second World War, the Rifle, No. 1,588Converted by Small Arms Limited and later Canadian Arsenals Limited at Long Branch1942-1946. . 4 (T) Sniper Rifle. Toy guns are very special products. 5.This gun supports the use of two completely different bullets for shooting, either Darts or Gel Ball. Made of Matte Black, Glass-Filled Nylon. Initial production was 1,403 conversions of 19311933 troop trials No. [76], In the early 1950s Essential Agencies Ltd. 1617 - 350.00. 15 Mk. Many surplus LeeEnfield rifles were sold in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States after the Second World War, and a fair number have been 'sporterised', having had the front furniture reduced or removed and a scope fitted so that they resemble a bolt-action sporting rifle. Prices for good quality rifles have increased dramatically and faked rifles are now appearing. [39] Unlike the SMLE, that had a nose cap, the No 4 LeeEnfield barrel protruded from the end of the forestock. 4 Mk I* rifles that were brought up to Mk 2 standard were renamed No. The Lee-Enfield or Enfield is a bolt-action, . 4 . Out of stock. So far I and others have managed to match-up over half a dozen sets. I (T) but as it had shrapnel in the furniture, he managed to accidentally drop it during a practice parachute jump. Virtually indestructible, this stock is great for hunting. 4 Mk 2 rifle, the British refurbished many of their No. ARES Kar98K Sniper Airsoft Classic Rifle - Steel Version (Spring Power) $499.99. The Lee-Enfield No. scope not perfectly aligned to the barrel). However, they would likely have the S and TR markings, possibly cancelled upon rejection. 4 Mk1/3 rifles), L8A4 rifles (converted No. [80] Rifles that were thus converted were re-designated as the L8 series of rifles and refitted with 7.6251mm NATO barrels, new bolt faces and extractor claws, new rear sights, and 7.6251mm NATO magazines. I (T) and No. We will give you the real logistic information, and we guarantee one week after your received your parcel refund. These were designated No. $50 Mid Band Spring. First debuted in November 1895 as the .303 calibre, Rifle, Magazine, Lee-Enfield, the rifle has still found use today in military, sporting and ceremonial roles - over one hundred years since its inception in its original form. Production: More than 17 million. Products include: Lee Enfield Toy Rifle, Darts, Gel Balls, plastic shells. 4 Mk. ARES Lee Enfield NO 4 MK1 Airsoft Sniper Rifle (Spring) Out of Stock CLA-004. Add to cart. Long Branch Enfield No.4 Mk1* (T) Canadian Sniper .303 Bolt Action Rifle MFD 1945 C&R & Wood Case. Made in the USA and comes with a Lifetime Warranty. On Flikr thereare somealbums of official photos posted by Gary Blakeley. The Lee Enfield by Ian Skennerton (2007) - ISBN: 9780949749826 is an excellent general reference book on the evolution of Lee-Enfield rifles, however, it doesn't go into great detail on their use as sniper rifles. [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. ), of Toronto, Ontario, produced a run of several thousand survival rifles based on the No. LEE ENFIELD (B GRADE) SMLE NO1 MK3 FRONT HANDGUARD SET BAND RECESS 2MM OVERSIZE. The appearance of the L8 series rifles was no different from the original No. 1 Mk. Despite a rubber butt-pad, the .303 round produced excessive recoil due to the . Need a 303 British jungle carbine scope mount We have them in stock for sale at low prices. We assume no liability associated with misuse of our products. Original item NOT A REPRODUCTION! It's not free floated, the stock is not a single piece and and the ergonomics are all wrong. . He had purchased it two decades earlier as a surplus First World War . Private Peter Braidwood parachuted into Normandy carrying a No. [54] The telescopic sight had a field of view of 8 degrees 20 minutes and featured a bullet drop compensation range drum on top of the sight graduated in 50 yards (45.7m) increments from 0 to 1,000 yards (914m). 4 Mk. [79] 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. at Boundary Bay Air Shows, Photos Aircraft etc. 6 review (s) Lee Enfield # 1 MK 3 Canvas Rifle Cover (Case) With Sling Carry Strap, WWII Pattern LE3092 Made from heavy canvas material, this gun case was used for the Enfield #1 MKIII and #1 MKIV rifles. The first Lee-Enfield models were designed in 1895, the most famous SMLE MKIII was introduced in 1907, but the No. The Lee-Enfield is everything a modern precision rifle is not. As best we can tell from surviving examples, these rifles had the S, TR, S51 marks and cheek rests, but neither the T nor scope serial number on the wrist of the butt. at Paine Field, Mukilteo, WA, USA, Hillsboro Air Show, near Portland, OR, USA, Photos Apeldoorn, Netherlands 2005, The Canadian Veterans, Photos Fur Trade Brigade Encampment, Fort Nisqually, Tacoma WA, https://www.milsurps.com/forumdisplay.php?f=48, A few photos for reference from With British Snipers to the Reich, Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk IV was designed with the modern shooter in mind, and has the ability to mount a telescopic sight without drilling and tapping the receiver. ARES Kar98K Sniper Airsoft Classic Rifle - Steel Version with Scope and Mount (Spring Power) $629.99. They were adopted to the British, Canadian, Australian (and other Commonwealth countries . The model 2|A1 changed the rear sight to 800m, and was manufactured until at least the 1980s; a sporting rifle based on the Mk III* action remained in production. LeeEnfields are very popular as hunting rifles and target shooting rifles. 1 and No. III, largely due to its heavier barrel. [14], Many people still hunt with as-issued LeeEnfield rifles, with commercial .303 British ammunition proving especially effective on medium-sized game. [101] The CIA's Operation Cyclone provided hundreds of thousands of Enfields to the Afghan mujahideen, funneling them through Pakistan's ISI. Both were located at Long Branch, Ontario. [34], In 1926, the British Army changed its nomenclature; the SMLE became known as the Rifle No. Description: Used: Enfield .303 British No. 3s and Mk. From the late 1940s, legislation in New South Wales, Australia, heavily restricted .303 British calibre (and other "military calibre") rifles,[74] so large numbers of SMLEs were converted to "wildcat" calibres such as .303/25, .303/22, .303/270 and the popular 7.754mm round. I (T) sniper rifles in 19411942 at RSAF Enfield. [105] The Tongan security forces also retain a substantial number of No.4 rifles donated from New Zealand's reserve stocks.[105]. 5 Mk. It was replaced by the Accuracy International AW (as the L96A1) in 1985.. Scratchproof and weatherproof. 2 pistols (versions of the Browning High Power Model 35). [69], The C No.7 22" MK.I rifle is a .22 single-shot, manually fed, training version of the No.4 Mk I* rifle manufactured at Long Branch. )[35], The SMLE design was relatively expensive to manufacture, because of the many forging and machining operations required. The barrel was now halfway in length between the original long rifle and the carbine, at 25.2inches (640mm). [33], Due to the poor performance of the .303 British cartridge during the Second Boer War from 1899 to 1902, the British attempted to replace the round and the LeeEnfield rifle that fired it. Customs clearance in Canada takes 20+ days. 2.What if your gun is seized by the customs? No Savage LeeEnfields were ever issued to the US military; the markings existed solely to maintain the pretense that American equipment was being lent to the UK rather than permanently sold to them. 1 MK3 : $ 199.99 : JCSM8564 : Lee Enfield Jungle Carbine Scope Mount SMLE MKI, No 4, No 5 .303 : $ 51.99 : MNT-BR002 EN : Lee Enfield Rifle Bipod Barrel Mount 2 Slot : $ 7.99 : CVSHB2958-48 EN : Lee Enfield Rifle Gun Case 48"L X 8"H Color Black : $ 32.99 : CVSHW2958-48EN The LeeEnfield rifle was derived from the earlier LeeMetford, a mechanically similar black-powder rifle, which combined James Paris Lee's rear-locking bolt system that had a barrel featuring rifling designed by William Ellis Metford. I (T. LESS TELESCOPE) as they never had scopes mated to the rifles, and this designation was stencilled on the front of their No. While it was intended that rear-echelon and reserve units would continue to use the Lee-Enfield No. [63] They were generally single-shot affairs, originally using Morris tubes chambered for the cheap .22L cartridge and some larger types, circa 1907. [97], The quality on such rifles varies from "as good as a factory-produced example" to "dangerously unsafe", tending towards the latter end of the scale. 4 MK. A new bayonet was designed to go with the rifle: a spike bayonet the No. If you don't like reloading, then the Lee-Enfield is a perfect gun for you. IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. Lee Enfield Rifle Stock & Forend Parts, Lee Enfield Gun Manuals for Rifle, Rifle Parts for Enfield, Enfield Rifle Parts, Enfield Stock Rifle Parts, Lee Enfield Gun Parts; I serial number 7466, was issued to 1 Canadian Parachute Battalion, so it is possibly one that Peter carried in battle. For other uses, see, Models/marks of LeeEnfield rifle and service periods, LeeEnfield conversions and training models, Special service LeeEnfields: Commando and automatic models, Australian International Arms No. 4 Mk 1 (T) rifles nor was there any consistent accuracy between those rifles that had been chosen for conversion, while the regular L8 rifles gave a better performance but with little or no improvement over .303in weapons; consequently, the conversion programme was abandoned and what was now known as the Ministry of Defence was forced to expand the issue of L1A1 rifles to non-frontline units. 2, of varying marks. We will not fail your trust, provide you with the best products and services. Many Mk. The British military switched over to the 7.6251mm NATO round in the 1950s; starting in 1970, over 1,000 of the No. 2.Because of its stable and reliable performance and affordable price, this gun is very popular whether it is in the real world or in games. Sniper Kit 1-MK3 : Enfield Sniper Rifle Stock Kit .303 Enfield No. The rifle used a magazine and bolt system . Peter was issued another No. 5 iron sight line was similar to the No. All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. P14 Enfield Rifle. Previous conversions to drill purpose (DP) of otherwise serviceable rifles were [77] not considered to be sufficiently incapable of restoration to fireable state and were a potential source of reconversion spares. I (T) without scope and bracket. It started life as a mundane postwar No. In the stowed position, a fixed distance aperture battle sight calibrated for 300yd (274m) protruded saving further precious seconds when laying the sight to a target. The floating barrel increased the accuracy of the rifle by allowing it to vibrate freely and consistently, whereas wooden forends in contact with barrels, if not properly fitted, affected the harmonic vibrations of the barrel. - Internal Magazine Pops out when Empty. Rifle Factory Ishapore of India still manufactures a sporting/hunting rifle chambered in .315 with a LeeEnfield action. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering. Most No. It was produced only by Small Arms Limited at Long Branch in Canada, and Stevens-Savage Firearms in the US. The No. Free shipping. 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. 4 in order to avoid the expense of rearming those units with the L1A1 as well, Britain's commitments as a NATO member meant that the .303in cartridge could no longer be used; thus, the early 1960s saw the approval of a plan to convert the LeeEnfield No. Login or Sign Up. The L42A1 has been used in several conflicts, including the Dhofar Rebellion in Oman, The Troubles in Northern . 4 MK. The Indian Army phased them out in 199092, replacing them with AKM-type rifles (see Indo-Russia Rifles). [14], During both World Wars and the Korean War, a number of LeeEnfield rifles were modified for use as sniper rifles. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Prices for SMLE rifles starts at 595, with particularly good or unusual examples priced accordingly. 3 - SFRC. Initially, rifles were converted from obsolete Magazine LeeMetford and Magazine LeeEnfield rifles[59][60] but from the First World War onwards SMLE rifles were used instead. Lee Enfield No. - Faux Wood Stock. a C"; a Canadian acceptance mark (page 31 of Charles Stratton's book, British Enfield Rifles Volume 2, 3rd Edition, Lee-Enfield No. In the late 1960s, RSAF Enfield entered the commercial market by producing No. 5 was first issued to the British 1st Airborne Division and used during its liberation of Denmark and Norway in 1945. Free shipping and tax, no other hidden costs, Safe payments via Credit Card. The Holland & Holland conversions usually have the contractor code "S51" on the underside of the buttstock. 32 MK I 3.5x power scope for the No. 15 Mk. We will refund you total, please contact our customer email: [emailprotected]. None of these is known to have been successful,[73] though some owners have adapted three-round magazines for Savage and Stevens shotguns to function in a converted SMLE shotgun, or even placing such a magazine inside a gutted SMLE magazine. Other distinctive features include a nose cap screw was slotted for the width of a coin for easy removal, a safety lever on the left side of the receiver was slightly modified with a unique angular groove pattern, and the two-piece hand guard being extended from the nose cap to the receiver, omitting the barrel mounted leaf sight. [20] Some of the MLEs (and MLMs) were converted to load from chargers, and designated Charger Loading LeeEnfields, or CLLEs. 7 Mk. The latter rifle is shown in the following two rotatable and .
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