WWII Enfield No4 MkI* Canada .303 British Bolt Action Rifle 1944 C&ROur 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 Canadian No4 MkI* Enfield was built at the Long Branch Arsenal back in 1944. It has since been rebuilt & refinished and is in Very Good condition. The rifle has clear markings on the receiver that include the "LONG BRANCH" designation and a WWII date. The numbers on the stock collar (receiver), bolt handle, and forearm match. There is an import mark on the stock collar. The rifle comes with a No4 MkII spike bayonet and a No4 MkI scabbard.
Make: Long Branch Arsenal, Canada.
Model: No.4 MkI*
Serial Number: 74L5072
Year of Manufacture: 1944
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, 2 nosecaps, 2 barrel bands, 2 sling loops, and a metal buttplate with a hinged door for storage. The buttplate shows surface erosion and wear. The stock shows scratches and compression marks. The LOP measures 13 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Black 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 96% of its metal finish as refinished. The metal shows scrapes and small areas of thinning. The screw heads show use. The markings on the metal are well defined. Some of the stock markings are faded. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good 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 10 round magazine, a leather sling, a No4 MkII spike bayonet, and a No4 MkI scabbard.
CA LEGALITY: CA Classified C&R: YES. PPT: NO
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