Is this a Lee Enfield?? Info

[wilsonm]

[OCEquestrian]

Yes that is a Lee-Enfield / SMLE (shot magazine Lee Enfield). No one copies SMLE's...they are too cheap and there are too many of them. A photo showing the full rifle and I could tell you which model it is.

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No4 Mk1

[wilsonm]

Yes that is a Lee-Enfield / SMLE (shot magazine Lee Enfield). No one copies SMLE's...they are too cheap and there are too many of them. A photo showing the full rifle and I could tell you which model it is.

[jarhead714]

Keep in mind virtually all the surplus ammunition for those rifles is used up and it was a buck a round (at least) for new stuff a few years ago.

[OCEquestrian]

I’ll work on getting more pics for you. Want are these worth?, this one is very clean.


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As mentioned above...a no.4 MK1. made in 1944. No idea of value...search the Long gun classifieds here for current pricing or search Gunbroker. They are chambered in British .303 Enfield cal.

[Milsurp1]

The sanded and varnished stock greatly reduces market value. Is the stock sporterized?

[wilsonm]

The sanded and varnished stock greatly reduces market value. Is the stock sporterized?

[fnlrun]

Max arms has plenty of surplus ammo less than $1 round

[Rogerbutthead]

Is that a "1" at the start of the serial number - after the "B L" - ?

Then is it a Maltby made example - ?

http://www.armsregister.com/articles/articles_documents/nzar_a24_british_rifle_serial_numbers.pdf

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ROF_Maltby

[wilsonm]

Is that a "1" at the start of the serial number - after the "B L" - ?

Then is it a Maltby made example - ?

http://www.armsregister.com/articles/articles_documents/nzar_a24_british_rifle_serial_numbers.pdf

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ROF_Maltby

Thank you for all the info.


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[Garbcollector]

Looks clean

[SVT-40]

Just looking at the furnished pic's, I also think there is a very good chance finish on the wood isn't original.

You would need to post better more detailed close up pictures especially of the stock markings under the heel, and on the forend to confirm that the stock is original.

It does look far to polished to be a war time produced No 4 Mk 1 stock.

Also you don't mention whether the numbers on the magazine, bolt and stock match the receiver serial number.

The finish on the magazine also looks to need much lighter than the rest of the finish on the rifle. That to me indicates the magazine isn't original to the rifle.

All of those details will have a major impact on the value of the rifle. Also bore condition is important as most of the British 303 ammo was corrosive.

The "England" import mark on the receiver indicates it's a older pre 1986 import, and probably pre 1968.

If you want a better evaluation please post better close up pics especially of the left side receiver markings and the stock markings.

[Dieppe42]

SVT-40

The wrist of the stock in the first picture sure looks like it has the "dots" of Beech. Besides the varnish or Tung Oil, making it shiny, I think that it is correct. Just some good looking Beech.

[jarhead714]

Aren’t those Mk 2 sights? Or did they they retrofit those to Mk 1s as well?