Mk4 mod I sporter with 22Inch barrel?

group17 · 10-23-2009, 09:15 AM

Found one of these at a LGS in like condition and would like some info. From what I could find out they where made at the factory towards the end of the war. Believe it has a 22" barrel. Any info would be appreciated.

SightNSqueeze · 10-23-2009, 10:42 AM

Did you mean “No. 4, Mk 1?” It looks like a really nice sporterized version of a No.4, Mk 1 Enfield service rifle. Are there any markings or arsenal stamps still on it?

PfcDavid_Kocher · 10-23-2009, 11:21 AM

Does the barrel have the stamping Golden State arms or something along them lines cause that kinda looks like one.

Alan De Enfield · 10-23-2009, 11:51 AM

I dont think it came out of any "Enfield" factory looking like that.
There were several companies that produced sporterised enfields from war surplus.

With the cut down barrel its not even a candidate for rebuilding back to its original form so just enjoy it for what it is - a hunting rifle.
Value ? maybe $100-$150 depending on local market conditions.

PfcDavid_Kocher · 10-23-2009, 11:57 AM

just remember though if its a golden state arms they were an importer that imported WWII surplus already sporterized and i do believe that they have stopped importing and the company hasnt been open since the 60s so.

group17 · 10-27-2009, 09:58 AM

I didn't see any golden state markings but did find this link.
Sporterized Lee-Enfields

Thought it looked like the Maltby No4 MkI Sporter. I'm not trying to convert it back to a military rifle. I like the sporter lines and the bore looks like it hasn't been fired much. Best part was the price, $150. When it gets out of layaway I'll post photos.

madcratebuilder · 10-27-2009, 10:25 AM

That's a nice looking sporter, I took my first white tail with a .303 sporter like that. Good buy at $150, go buy lots of ammo and have fun.

group17 · 11-02-2009, 10:22 AM

Here is up dated photo's
From what I can see it is a
R.O.F.M. NO4 MK1 1941 Parker Hale sporter 303 w/ Matching SN # 015569 on the receiver, barrel and bolt.

Can't wait to take her to the range. Any one know what the R.O.F.M. means?

Alan De Enfield · 11-02-2009, 10:29 AM

ROFM = Royal ordnance Factory - Maltby

Manufactured at the "Maltby" plant in Maltby, Yorkshire

They also used "OFM" and "RM" at different times.

group17 · 11-02-2009, 11:11 AM

Thanks for the help!

10-23-2009, 09:15 AM	#1
group17 Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 74	Mk4 mod I sporter with 22Inch barrel? Found one of these at a LGS in like condition and would like some info. From what I could find out they where made at the factory towards the end of the war. Believe it has a 22" barrel. Any info would be appreciated.

10-23-2009, 10:42 AM	#2
SightNSqueeze Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Intercoastal Sea Islands, SC, USA Posts: 2,725	Did you mean “No. 4, Mk 1?” It looks like a really nice sporterized version of a No.4, Mk 1 Enfield service rifle. Are there any markings or arsenal stamps still on it? __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Was "Your" Voice Heard Today? NRA-ILA ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

10-23-2009, 11:21 AM	#3
PfcDavid_Kocher Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 570	Does the barrel have the stamping Golden State arms or something along them lines cause that kinda looks like one. __________________ The Man that paints the sky green and the field blue should be sterilized

10-23-2009, 11:57 AM	#5
PfcDavid_Kocher Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 570	just remember though if its a golden state arms they were an importer that imported WWII surplus already sporterized and i do believe that they have stopped importing and the company hasnt been open since the 60s so. __________________ The Man that paints the sky green and the field blue should be sterilized

10-27-2009, 10:25 AM	#7
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 2,395 Images: 3	That's a nice looking sporter, I took my first white tail with a .303 sporter like that. Good buy at $150, go buy lots of ammo and have fun. __________________ Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.

10-23-2009, 11:51 AM	#4
Alan De Enfield Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Eastern England Posts: 278	I dont think it came out of any "Enfield" factory looking like that. There were several companies that produced sporterised enfields from war surplus. With the cut down barrel its not even a candidate for rebuilding back to its original form so just enjoy it for what it is - a hunting rifle. Value ? maybe $100-$150 depending on local market conditions.

10-27-2009, 09:58 AM	#6
group17 Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 74	I didn't see any golden state markings but did find this link. Sporterized Lee-Enfields Thought it looked like the Maltby No4 MkI Sporter. I'm not trying to convert it back to a military rifle. I like the sporter lines and the bore looks like it hasn't been fired much. Best part was the price, $150. When it gets out of layaway I'll post photos.

11-02-2009, 10:22 AM	#8
group17 Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 74	Here is up dated photo's From what I can see it is a R.O.F.M. NO4 MK1 1941 Parker Hale sporter 303 w/ Matching SN # 015569 on the receiver, barrel and bolt. Can't wait to take her to the range. Any one know what the R.O.F.M. means?

11-02-2009, 10:29 AM	#9
Alan De Enfield Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Eastern England Posts: 278	ROFM = Royal ordnance Factory - Maltby Manufactured at the "Maltby" plant in Maltby, Yorkshire They also used "OFM" and "RM" at different times.

11-02-2009, 11:11 AM	#10
group17 Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 74	Thanks for the help!