WWII Enfield No.4 Mk1/2 .303 British Bolt Action Rifle 1945Our Assessment: The Enfield No4 MkI is a bolt-action, magazine-fed rifle that was used by the British military from 1941 to 1957. It was developed as a modernization of the earlier Enfield rifles, and was designed to be more accurate and easier to produce than its predecessors. The No4 MkI was used extensively by British and Commonwealth forces during World War II, and saw service in Korea and other conflicts in the post-war period. The rifle was highly regarded for its reliability and accuracy, and was considered to be one of the best bolt-action rifles of its time. Today, the Enfield No4 MkI is a popular collector's item and is still used for hunting and target shooting in some countries.This Enfield started life as a No4 MkI. It was later upgraded to No4 Mk2 configuration during the Factory Thorough Repair (FTR) process at ROF Fazakerley. It is now a No4 Mk 1/2. The stock collar, receiver (faded), bolt handle, and magazine are marked with the serial number. There is an import mark on the barrel. The rifle has been rebuilt & refinished.
Make: Enfield, England
Model: No.4 Mk1/2. A No4 Mk1 upgraded to No4 Mk2 configuration.
Serial Number: PB27705
Year of Manufacture: 1945
Caliber: .303 British
Action Type: Bolt Action, Detachable Magazine
Barrel Length: Approximately 25 Inches
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a bladed post set atop a small ramped base and between two protective ears. The rear sight is an aperture sight when down. It flips up to become a sight ladder. The sight ladder uses an adjustable aperture.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The hardwood stock has a straight grip with finger groove, serrated handguard, 2 nosecaps, 2 barrel bands, 2 sling loops, and a brass buttplate with a hinged door for storage. The buttplate shows oxidation and wear. The wood shows scratches and compression marks. The right rear of the handguard shows a repair and is missing a small piece of edge wood. The LOP measures 13 1/4 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good Plus overall condition as refinished.
Type of Finish: Gun Paint
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The muzzle & grooves are gray. The rifling is deep. There is erosion at the muzzle and in the grooves. In this writer's opinion, this bore rates 6.5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish as refinished. The metal shows light handling marks. The bolt handle shows some thinning. The screw heads show use. The markings are faded. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus condition as refinished.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. We have cleaned this firearm and performed a mechanic's check but expect many will want to clean the firearm again depending on their standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The rifle comes with a refinished 10 round magazine that appears to function properly.
CA LEGALITY: CA Classified C&R: YES. PPT: NO
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