Any info on this #1 marklll would be great

192ndkid · 07-26-2009, 04:08 PM

very new to the Enfield rifle ,but I have to say out of all my bolt action rifle this one feels sliky smooth..!It was purchased off of Gunbroker all matching #'s for 175 shiped

so all and all i feel it was a good deal.Can't wait to take her out and give her a chance to perform at the range,but it is hard ass hell to find surplus ammo any were.So if you guys could help with any info on the gun and maybe were to look for ammo that would be great.I know you guys on here have helped many on here before so have at it.If need be I can take other pics.

PAPA G · 07-26-2009, 04:13 PM

nice looking SMELLY you got there!!!

192ndkid · 07-26-2009, 04:31 PM

Thanks PAPA G I just love the look of the mrk lll then when I tried the action my Mosinitis,Muaseritis, MUTATED..at least it aint swine flu

Tulamosin · 07-26-2009, 04:35 PM

That's a good looking rifle.

I think surplus .303 has basically dried up; though you might still be able to find some Pakistani stuff somewhere.

AIM surplus has prvi partizan .303 for about $13.00 per box (plus shipping)
AIM Prvi Partizan .303Brit 174grn FMJ Prvi Partizan .303Brit 174grn FMJ

Also, you'll need a proper Enfield sling for such a nice rifle

Palladin8 · 07-26-2009, 11:40 PM

I would say buy the Privi Partisan as well. It is fairly cheap and shoots pretty well. S&B also shoots ok but is a few dollars more than the Privi.

Nice looking #1 you have there.

Iron_Colonel · 07-26-2009, 11:46 PM

Sure is a nice looking rifle. You'll have to give us a range report

Checkman · 07-26-2009, 11:59 PM

I don't know how much you know about the various inspection stamps on the receiver so I'll help out there as best as I can.

The crown with the letters G.R. below it then the crossed flags and the letter P. Means that your rifle was manufactured during the reign of King George the V (1911-1936). The letter P means that it was going to the Army, also known as a Land Service Rifle. If it had been going to the British navy there would have been an N under the flags.

The broad head arrows are goverment acceptance marks.

The big old D with the broadhead arrow in it means that it was manufactured at RSAF Enfield and was accepted by the goverment.

Hope this helps a little.

timberlord · 07-27-2009, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Checkman

The big old D with the broadhead arrow in it means that it was manufactured at RSAF Enfield and was accepted by the goverment.

The "D"arrow is the Austrailian govt stamp , but as indicated with "ENFIELD" stamped on the receiver ring it was made by RSAF Enfield in Enfieldlock , England.
This is the factory where it all began for the Lee Enfield rifle . James Lee developed the magazine fed rifle ,( the 1878 prototype ), in Wallaceburg , Ontario Canada and later accepted by the Brit govt.
Somewhat unusual to see the Aussie stamp on a Brit rifle since they had their own factory ( Lithgow ).
Nice rifle !!
Sellier&Bellot , UMC ( Remington ) also makes 174gr FMJ ammo thats abit cheaper .

Here's a good site with lots of Enfield info... http://enfieldrifles.profusehost.net/

JimBob · 07-27-2009, 06:41 AM

Here's another sight Smelly SMLE Shooters and when you really get the bug you need to know this How to wrap a pull-through For ammo AmmoEngine: .303 British, Instock For Sale Premium & Discount Ammunition, Ammo Deals not much surplus left.

192ndkid · 07-27-2009, 10:24 AM

I know you guys would help me out...thank you.would it be same to assume that rifle has seen some service through out it's history? And do you feel that the price that was paid was a good deal,I was told from the person I got it from that it been lock away since the late 70's.

Checkman · 07-27-2009, 10:37 AM

It's always tricky asking about the price paid for a firearm. Especially used firearms. Alot of it depends on what part of the country you're living in and where your personal finances are. I bought my first SMLE Mk III* in August of 1999 at a little gunstore in Upper State New York. Town called Black River. I paid $100.00 at that time. At the time I was an enlisted man in the Army. I was married and had two kids. That was alot of money for a gun.

Two years later I bought a No. 4. That rifle I purchased at gunshop called Shapells (now out of business) in Boise, Idaho. I now had a better paying job, was a civilian and they asked $150.00. It didn't seem like so much.

In the past ten years I've watched the prices on Lee Enfields go up. Recently I've seen some being priced for $200, but that's also inflation. I believe that the supply of SMLE's is drying up and demand is increasing. Especially with the 100th anniversary of WWI just around the corner.

So did you pay too much? I don't think so in my opinion. Looks to be in good shape, you wanted the rifle and you were willing to pay it.What else is there? Go shoot your new rifle and enjoy.

192ndkid · 07-27-2009, 11:22 AM

Checkman so you were at fort drum also...I was there a little later I was part of 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team .I do miss the changing of the seasons up there. Here in Florida we don't get to see anything like that.

I feel it was a good deal since it is in good shape and needed a Enfield to add to my bolt action rifle collection.

Checkman · 07-27-2009, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 192ndkid

Checkman so you were at fort drum also...I was there a little later I was part of 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team .I do miss the changing of the seasons up there. Here in Florida we don't get to see anything like that.

I feel it was a good deal since it is in good shape and needed a Enfield to add to my bolt action rifle collection.

Then you did okay. I was there from 96 - 2000. The North Country was pretty bu winters were harsh and long. A Company, 110th MI Bn.

millwright39 · 07-27-2009, 08:38 PM

You did fine! Nice rifle

cheapblaster · 07-29-2009, 04:06 AM

Heck, I'd have no problem paying $175 for one that nice. In fact, I'll give you $176 for it RIGHT NOW!

192ndkid · 07-29-2009, 03:40 PM

Thank everyone I feel better knowing that alot of you agree with my purchase....But hey guys what is this 22lr blot i have seen in a few places .Is that all you need ? I mean with out a barrel on there aint it kinda like pissing in the wind.

Alan De Enfield · 07-29-2009, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 192ndkid

...But hey guys what is this 22lr blot i have seen in a few places .Is that all you need ? I mean with out a barrel on there aint it kinda like pissing in the wind.

Americans and English - one nation divided by two laguages.

Can anyone translate the above into English for me ?

192ndkid · 07-29-2009, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 192ndkid

Thank everyone I feel better knowing that alot of you agree with my purchase....But hey guys what is this 22lr blot i have seen in a few places .Is that all you need ? I mean with out a barrel on there aint it kinda like pissing in the wind.

Yea I should have proof read that,and my New york/Miami ebonic's is in full force.What I was asking is I have seen 22lr bolt conversion for these rifle's but never see a barrel to go with..Or is not needed

pissing into the wind

Undertaking a task in such a way as to make undesirable consequence to yourself likely, when avoiding those consequences would have been easily achieved by a simple change in direction or approach. (i.e., pissing down wind instead.)

Alan De Enfield · 07-30-2009, 12:47 AM

Thenks - got it now - it was the "blot" that threw me.

.22 versions are highly sought - not only were there far fewer made but they are cheap to feed and good fun as well.

There are numerous versions ( I think every mark of Enfield has had a .22 version) but obviously you do need a 22 barrel or 22 barrel liner.
A 22 British No7 barrel sold on gunbroker a couple of days ago for US$260 Thats off a very rare model. I paid - well lets say "quite a lot" ( over $2500) for my BSA No7

Enfield no 7 rifle 22 trainer barrel : Barrels at GunBroker.com

The same guy is selling a No7 receiver but DONT buy it the 3 most important parts are missing and are unobtainable - I have been trying for years to get them (Bolt, Extractor and Ejector)

Have a look at the link for a quick run-down on some of the 22s

Enfield_Smallbore_Trainers

timberlord · 07-30-2009, 06:03 AM

Those .22lr's are nice !... but for that kind of money they want for one is abit out of reach for me .
So , I found a Cooey M82 instead. These were used as Canadian cadet trainers.

Along side with a Longbranch No4

...needless to say about accuracy .
25 and 35yd targets

07-26-2009, 04:13 PM	#2
PAPA G Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Somerset, Guntucky Posts: 9,587	nice looking SMELLY you got there!!! __________________ MOE! LARRY! THE CHEESE!

07-26-2009, 11:46 PM	#6
Iron_Colonel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Washington St. Posts: 3,769	Sure is a nice looking rifle. You'll have to give us a range report __________________ Mosin Nagant evangelist on a mission to convert YOU!

07-26-2009, 11:59 PM	#7
Checkman Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 46	I don't know how much you know about the various inspection stamps on the receiver so I'll help out there as best as I can. The crown with the letters G.R. below it then the crossed flags and the letter P. Means that your rifle was manufactured during the reign of King George the V (1911-1936). The letter P means that it was going to the Army, also known as a Land Service Rifle. If it had been going to the British navy there would have been an N under the flags. The broad head arrows are goverment acceptance marks. The big old D with the broadhead arrow in it means that it was manufactured at RSAF Enfield and was accepted by the goverment. Hope this helps a little. Last edited by Checkman; 07-27-2009 at 12:09 AM.

07-27-2009, 06:41 AM	#9
JimBob Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: East Central Illinois Posts: 819	Here's another sight Smelly SMLE Shooters and when you really get the bug you need to know this How to wrap a pull-through For ammo AmmoEngine: .303 British, Instock For Sale Premium & Discount Ammunition, Ammo Deals not much surplus left. Last edited by JimBob; 07-27-2009 at 06:53 AM.

07-27-2009, 11:22 AM	#12
192ndkid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 124	Checkman so you were at fort drum also...I was there a little later I was part of 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team .I do miss the changing of the seasons up there. Here in Florida we don't get to see anything like that. I feel it was a good deal since it is in good shape and needed a Enfield to add to my bolt action rifle collection. Last edited by 192ndkid; 07-27-2009 at 02:03 PM.

07-26-2009, 04:08 PM	#1
192ndkid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 124	Any info on this #1 marklll would be great very new to the Enfield rifle ,but I have to say out of all my bolt action rifle this one feels sliky smooth..!It was purchased off of Gunbroker all matching #'s for 175 shiped so all and all i feel it was a good deal.Can't wait to take her out and give her a chance to perform at the range,but it is hard ass hell to find surplus ammo any were.So if you guys could help with any info on the gun and maybe were to look for ammo that would be great.I know you guys on here have helped many on here before so have at it.If need be I can take other pics.

07-26-2009, 04:31 PM	#3
192ndkid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 124	Thanks PAPA G I just love the look of the mrk lll then when I tried the action my Mosinitis,Muaseritis, MUTATED..at least it aint swine flu

07-26-2009, 04:35 PM	#4
Tulamosin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Powder Springs, Georgia Posts: 330	That's a good looking rifle. I think surplus .303 has basically dried up; though you might still be able to find some Pakistani stuff somewhere. AIM surplus has prvi partizan .303 for about $13.00 per box (plus shipping) AIM Prvi Partizan .303Brit 174grn FMJ Prvi Partizan .303Brit 174grn FMJ Also, you'll need a proper Enfield sling for such a nice rifle

07-26-2009, 11:40 PM	#5
Palladin8 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,536	I would say buy the Privi Partisan as well. It is fairly cheap and shoots pretty well. S&B also shoots ok but is a few dollars more than the Privi. Nice looking #1 you have there.

07-27-2009, 10:24 AM	#10
192ndkid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 124	I know you guys would help me out...thank you.would it be same to assume that rifle has seen some service through out it's history? And do you feel that the price that was paid was a good deal,I was told from the person I got it from that it been lock away since the late 70's.

07-27-2009, 10:37 AM	#11
Checkman Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 46	It's always tricky asking about the price paid for a firearm. Especially used firearms. Alot of it depends on what part of the country you're living in and where your personal finances are. I bought my first SMLE Mk III* in August of 1999 at a little gunstore in Upper State New York. Town called Black River. I paid $100.00 at that time. At the time I was an enlisted man in the Army. I was married and had two kids. That was alot of money for a gun. Two years later I bought a No. 4. That rifle I purchased at gunshop called Shapells (now out of business) in Boise, Idaho. I now had a better paying job, was a civilian and they asked $150.00. It didn't seem like so much. In the past ten years I've watched the prices on Lee Enfields go up. Recently I've seen some being priced for $200, but that's also inflation. I believe that the supply of SMLE's is drying up and demand is increasing. Especially with the 100th anniversary of WWI just around the corner. So did you pay too much? I don't think so in my opinion. Looks to be in good shape, you wanted the rifle and you were willing to pay it.What else is there? Go shoot your new rifle and enjoy.

07-27-2009, 08:38 PM	#14
millwright39 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 520	You did fine! Nice rifle __________________ Pheasants Forever Iowa PF

07-29-2009, 04:06 AM	#15
cheapblaster Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SF Bay area, California Posts: 776	Heck, I'd have no problem paying $175 for one that nice. In fact, I'll give you $176 for it RIGHT NOW!

07-29-2009, 03:40 PM	#16
192ndkid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 124	Thank everyone I feel better knowing that alot of you agree with my purchase....But hey guys what is this 22lr blot i have seen in a few places .Is that all you need ? I mean with out a barrel on there aint it kinda like pissing in the wind.

07-30-2009, 12:47 AM	#19
Alan De Enfield Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Eastern England Posts: 393	Thenks - got it now - it was the "blot" that threw me. .22 versions are highly sought - not only were there far fewer made but they are cheap to feed and good fun as well. There are numerous versions ( I think every mark of Enfield has had a .22 version) but obviously you do need a 22 barrel or 22 barrel liner. A 22 British No7 barrel sold on gunbroker a couple of days ago for US$260 Thats off a very rare model. I paid - well lets say "quite a lot" ( over $2500) for my BSA No7 Enfield no 7 rifle 22 trainer barrel : Barrels at GunBroker.com The same guy is selling a No7 receiver but *DONT* buy it the 3 most important parts are missing and are unobtainable - I have been trying for years to get them (Bolt, Extractor and Ejector) Have a look at the link for a quick run-down on some of the 22s Enfield_Smallbore_Trainers

07-30-2009, 06:03 AM	#20
timberlord Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 429	Those .22lr's are nice !... but for that kind of money they want for one is abit out of reach for me . So , I found a Cooey M82 instead. These were used as Canadian cadet trainers. Along side with a Longbranch No4 ...needless to say about accuracy . 25 and 35yd targets __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...LongStamp1.jpg Last edited by timberlord; 07-30-2009 at 06:08 AM.