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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
...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 ?
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.)
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
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
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
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.
