5 Mk I (for example, Savage or 772 0 obj<>stream Up Next we have a Lend-Lease Agreement Lee Enfield No.4 MK1 Rifle Chambered in .303 Brit, And this Rifle is in Excell. The labelling indicates that this No. The Lee-Enfield No. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Qty 1 . For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The rifle was dated 1942 and a lot of the No 4 and some No 1 SMLEs issued to South Africa was eventually sold to the SAP agencies then onto the surplus market. More likely then not,it started life at the Long Branch plant. The used value of an ENFIELD 303 NO 4 MK I rifle has fallen ($5.68) dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $600.00 . A listing of British and Commonwealth bayonet markings is available on Bryan Browns Old Military Markings Web site. Top to bottom an . 4Mk. 4Mk. There are almost 2 years of rifle production that did not receive this triangular sling swivel at the factory and would have it added in service - especially prolonged Cold War British service - it is still possible to encounter a rifle that was an early discharge / loss that never received the triangular swivel update. These included ROF Fazakerley, BSA, and ROF Maltby. Snipers in the field (Europe) were prove to take a Bren length webbing sling and leave the 1907 Leather behind. Here is a simple shadow board depicting the 4 most common Enfields. JavaScript is disabled. Officially adopted in July1940 as the: Tab, Securing, Bayonet No. starting with a 1) indicates it was manufactured by ROF Maltby in Yorkshire, England. 1* is functionally the same as the Mk.1, but various changes were made in the design to make the manufacturing process faster. There is no US PROPERTY stamped into the top angle of the receiver as well. S191 was Franco-British Electrical's dispersal code. Inspection marks on the receiver ring. [QUOTE=Twodogs]My Long Branch No4 Mk1* has the "angled Transition". II was, by far, the most numerous variant, with over 3.3million units produced. It has a tapered steel body with a ball finial. (pictured at left) It is stamped nothing at all like yours. Thank you for the welcome. The very first Maltbys and BSA's produced their own and used the associated early marks for each (large B for BSA, stylized M for Maltby). They would apply this mark to th butt heel - running along the axis of the rifle - red with the muzzle on the left. According to Skennerton, more than 2 million Mk. by Saxon Cross 22 Mar 2012, 21:33, Post Hollands also wrote the serial number of the rifle in pencil on the inside of the barrel channel on wooden fore end sections - just the serial number and not the letters have been observed. A small number of aluminum mouthpieces are known, along with a single brass mouthpiece example (discussed below). Canadian Arsenals trademark was adopted in 1947, Spirit of the Pike - British Socket Bayonets of the 20th Century, British No. Canadian Arsenals produced a run of approximately 5,000 No. The following illustrates the four bayonet and scabbard types that were mass produced; and some unusual variants that I have acquired. BI-1005-99-961-7794 Along with this will be the model designation, and below this, the serial number. They are tight barrels. This is an apolitical forum for discussions on the Axis nations and related topics hosted by the Axis History Factbook in cooperation with Christian Ankerstjernes Panzerworld and Christoph Awender's WW2 day by day. This symbol is similar to the Australian Defence Dept. The number actually produced is believed to be 250,000. 3. The No4 Mk1 (T) rifles are pretty easy to verify as they were marked clearly on the wrist band, action and scope mounts. It is found on early rifles that saw full service (1941 Maltby - un-peened pad screws evident), It is on unissued "scopeless" rifles from 1944 and on later "scopeless" and service experienced 1945 rifles. $8.69 shipping. Sujet: Re: Lee Enfield No4 Mk1 vs Armes modernes en .308 Aujourd'hui 20:28: Pour en possder une, j'ai une tikka T3x tac en 308 , et 600m ft un temps les rsultats taient prometteurs . 1 for the British military. A specific chapter in the new 'Lee-Enfield Rifles' update of the 1992 'Lee-Enfield Story' is devoted to Serial Numbers. Two-piece construction gives the No. The used value of an ENFIELD 303 NO 4 MK I rifle has fallen ($61.94) dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $563.89 . On the left, the scopeless one exhibits all marks as freehand stamps under the blackened surface - except the serial which may be a light stamp or a very precise electro-pencil. While the Winchester made P14s were recognized as designated man / sniper rifles and developed the remainder, included the 1907 leather slings were relegated to storage and second tier supplies / arms / materials. Lee Enfield No4 Mk* Long Branch 1944 - SOLD No4 Mk1 Fazakerley 1944 Serial KC25154 - Sold No4 Mk1 Maltby 1942 Serial M10655 - Sold No4 Mk1* Sterling 7.62mm Conversion - Sold AIA Lee Enfield M10-A1 Cal: 7.62x39mm - Sold Long Branch No4 Mk1* 1950 - Long Butt - SOLD No4 Mk1 7.62mm - SOLD No4 Mk1 BSA 1942 - Sold No4 Mk1 Fazakerley 1942 - Sold 4Mk. Savage rear micrometer sights have some unique machining features in the battle peep - which will be missing on the T format versions. C-71-111-000/MX-000 will be used for parts procurement. Subcontractors produced many of the No. The M47C is typical, as is the date and TR mark. I have a couple of No.4 Mk.I's, and they do not have anything like the makings shown. Manufacturers in North America did not use Dispersal Codes. The stock was made by . This article, "Exploded View: Lee-Enfield No. (45mm.) The M47C is typical, as is the date and TR mark. Enfield Rifle For Sale. The leather is quite thin, suggesting that this might have been done for civilian (e.g., police) use, rather than military use. TRIGGER Lee Enfield British Enfield No.4 Mk. 4 Mk. The left side receiver wall has the "angled transition" (just below the ejector screw) which is a Savage (rather than British-made) feature, so its one or the other of the New World manufacturers, but I don't know if Long Brach also did the same thing? He also indicated that P.S.S. 150.00. 1 in 1939. British No4 rifles were set up with a 5 digit serial number system with 1XXXX being allotted to Maltby, 2XXXX Fazakerley, 3XXXX BSA Shirley. The safety latch style and M47C mark are of note as is the rear pad, flush slotted screw and interestingly the screw being staked at the top. Certain serial number prefixes were reserved for trial rifles and specific rifle types. II* bayonet has Arabic markings on the socket. Quest starts at lvl15+. Moncton, N.B. BRITISH or CANADIAN WWII ENFIELD SLING or BREN used cond. According to Skennerton, 25,000 experimental MkII scabbards were manufactured by the Franco-British Electrical Company, Tempel Park, Hurley. Then after the lessons and material losses of the BEF in Europe, the No4T was hurried into existence and the 1907 USA leather slings were applied to it as standard equipment. The easiest way to identify a "Jungle Carbine" rifle is to look for the markings on the left hand side of the receiver; a genuine No. 2 mm. Early blued steel mouthpiece marked: "No. One influence in the selection of Singer was that Scotland was felt to be safer from German bombers than England. III was the final, and crudest, form of the No. 0000012831 00000 n 2. The last picture shows an unusual Prince-Smith mark comprised of a large "56" on the socket face. Here's a picture of a maltby 1943 with a similar 'M' as yours, before the 1943: To ensure its the real deal and war period production, what should one look for? To subscribe to the magazine,visit theNRA membership page here and selectAmerican Rifleman as your member magazine. There were basic diagrams and instructions in the various Sniping training pamphlets, however I wanted to add a little more description and variation (with photos. deeply-struck "s" History, development, service, specifications, pictures and 3D model. Seen in the picture above are the places where the serial number and manufacturer can be found. Essentially both types of sling present 3 loops, to form a better control on the stance with the firearm to hold and return to a sighting zero (natural point of aim) - I have personally experienced this in CMP competitions, where sling use during rapid fire is essential. Not too mention it looks better with the walnut furniture over the birch. Prince-Smith & Stells in Keighly, Yorkshire, produced 1,057,515 No. Lee-Enfield rifle 303 No.4 Mark 1. These are now hard to find in any condition, but this example is near pristine. Two Swiss codes are noted. $799.00 . The beechwood furniture is smooth, bright and unblemished. 4Mk. I and some Prince-Smith examples exhibiting rough tool marks. They may or may not have the serial stamped into the front part of the fore-end and in the case of the Australian Lithgows it may be stamped into the butt as well. (2) Canadian No. As the war drew to a close the field feedback resulted in a prototype webbing target style sling being trialed (made by MECo). AA5081 is the stores catalogue number. Also, the Tape Hunt makes a return. Lewisham marked their bayonets with "L. ENG. This example came in a modified Turkish belt frog. The Canopy in Ellicott City - Totally Cool With OC, Still openings for this Saturday's York IWLA Funshoot, Buy, sell, and trade in the classified section, Chat with Local gun shops, ranges, trainers & other businesses, View up to date on firearm-related events. Occasionally, viewer's (inspector's) marks are found on No. When reference is made to an all matching SMLE the serial numbers must all be the same. A round frog stud is brazed to the body. I'll shoot some pictures of mine this weekend if you want. It has been consistently observed but no reason or original documentation found to support it. by verdenpark 26 Mar 2012, 07:11, Post Like the SMLE an all matching No4 or No5 will have all the serial numbers matching wherever they are found on a particular rifle. There are more but again I would suggest reading either Skip Strattons or Ian Skennertons books on the subject. Thanks to inter-war development, an improved and simplified design was waiting in the wings, and the No. The Belgian Army transitioned to the FN Model 1949 rifle beginning in 1951. Brass is said to have been an alternative screw material, but I have yet to see them installed - even in Ts from other nations. Baird marked their bayonets two different ways: Some No. 0 These specific letter prefixes were assigned to ROF Fazakerley and BSA Shirley, the only two manufacturers of the No5 rifle, this ensured that there would be no duplicate serials during the production run of No5s. 0000013021 00000 n . 4Mk. The following maker marks are pictured at left: This scabbard is pictured on page 133 of Graham Priests book, Spirit of the Pike - British Socket Bayonets of the 20th Century. According to the author, the example in my collection is still the only brass-throated scabbard reported. I rifle, the No. 4 (T) 303 BRITISH SNIPER RIFLE 1944 . The Lee-Enfield rifle was first adopted by the British as a military arm in 1895 and . Chambering is .303 British caliber, 7.7 x 56mm. They may have the numbers stamped into the front portion of the fore-end and on the bottom of the magazine. 1, Mk III, I Have This Old Gun: British Lee-Enfield No. Rifles are in good to very good original condition and ready to fire. Lee Enfield No4 Mk1 T Sniper Rifle (reproduction). Seen in the picture above are the normal spots to find the serial number and manufacturers information on the No4 and the No5 rifle. Sight system is wing protected blade front with flip up dual aperture rear, with calibrations of 800 yards. II was otherwise identical to the Mk. For the rifles produced in North America, American black walnut was consistently used, with birch used as a substitute when walnut was not available. [35] In the future, with a bit of luck, i should be a position to purchase an active Lee Enfield No 4. (125mm.) I scabbard in web belt frogs made for use with the Pattern 1907 bayonet. Based on a 1944 Maltby rifle. These rifles can often be identified by the stacking hook welded to the upper band. 4 Mk. Many, but not all, maker and subcontractor marks are illustrated. 0000007555 00000 n RV# 11322, Socket: "No 4 Mk II" over a superimposed "LB". 1.5 - Added 200% more memes for all my Brazilian fans. The finish varies considerably between manufacturers, with Baird bayonets approaching the excellent finish of the No. Scabbard (frog stud): "Bg" over Crown-JF proofmark. 4 bayonet is coated with PX4mineral oil (grease), in a green waxed "primary pack" wrapper. The first photo below is of a Hollands installed cheek piece on a 1944 scopeless rifle - its position, form and fit is per the as-new standard. No4 mk1 is stamped on the side of the reciever. Sheffield Steel Products produced approximately 670,000 Mk. long by 0.8125in. 4 Mk. I read that BO would indicate early 1944. Singer and other producers (Savage has been observed). The other makers were much less prolific. The company disappeared in 1970. II bayonets from 19421944. 2018 at 7:33am: he! broad arrow proofmark 1943" over "CAT. Prince-Smith used four different markings: Howard & Bullough Co. of Accrington, Lancashire, was one of the smaller makers of the No. 5 SD Nov 63 This one was no different. .303 isn't any different that anything else. Savage-made bayonets are much cruder forgings than those made by either Singer or Long Branch. The tooling is rough, the bayonet is little more than a . (21mm.) 4 Mk. You can build more Battery Ammo and .303 at the Chem bench. Yet again, once the sequence of numbers caped out letter prefixes were used to start the sequence over. This is my first personal Enfield and second in my family. Fully functional barrel, receiver in 7.62 x 51 NATO. The rod of this example is marked S7, indicating manufacture by subcontractor Auto Engineering Ltd. of Croydon. 0000001570 00000 n Mine only have the serial number (single letter, five numbers) on the butt socket. 1 Rifle in 1926that had served with . The period of manufacture is believed to be late-1940s or early-1950s. The longer bolt heads are worth significantly more than the shorter ones and are considerably harder to find. was a firm called Princess Silk Shades, who made webbing during the War. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. 4Mk. 0000001426 00000 n So it figures that the right S51 is almost always from Hollands and there are less of them due to service attrition than there are real No4Ts that can evidence them. During refurbishment the bulk of German markings were scrubbed (although some waffenampts are still present and evidence of markings being removed is clear), further the original . Singer and other producers (Savage has been observed). The demand of new ENFIELD 303 NO 4 MK I rifle's has risen 8 units over the past 12 months. 2) A "F" on the flip-up brass disc on the butt plate 3) Four things that look like stars or asterisks on the bottom of the magazine. Advertisements. 4 bayonet was repacked in September 1986 at Building 3 of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps' Central Ordnance Depot, Donnington. 4 Mk. The, The very first Maltbys and BSA's produced their own and used the associated early marks for each (large B for BSA, stylized M for Maltby). This indicates the length of the bolt head with the larger numbers being the longer bolt heads. AA5081". If you liked this information and want to learn more, this volume is an excellent resource. I scabbard may have been made in the USA, given the lack of any maker's or proof marks. I've seen guys actually twist the action because they are so tight. Unfired and as clean and bright as the day it was born in the Fazakerley Royal Ordnance Factory in Liverpool in 1954. H&B No. The rifle functions beautifully, I'm just trying to track things down as much as I can. Per the contract and description Hollands were to remove the L / "flip" battle sight when present from the sending factory and replace it with one of their provided milled micrometer sights (either Singer Machine or Savage made and marked) - this would leave the rifle needing a new "zero" - a pass through an "Enfield Rest" test. A drain hole in the finial, allows water to drain. The serial would be correct for early 1944 if it started with a "3" - was the "1" added somewhere else? It retains the 10 round box detachable magazine, however the largest change to the rifle was the addition of a rear aperture sight. 4 Mk. 3 MK. 4Mk. Markings: The left side of the stock collar is marked "14C2827 / S /1942" and with a flaming bomb proof. I will have to check through Skennerton tonight. These rifles have not been available in original condition for decades. The butt stock itself is a n early war Sykes Limited Normal length piece - much like the original it replaced. It was published in 2007, available now from Aust., N.Z., US and UK distributors. On the right the M47C, date and TR are as they should be - all else is modified, retouched or swapped out These included a number of folding bayonets intended to remain fixed to the rifle. II: Singer in Scotland, the Savage Stevens Co. in the USA, and Long Branch in Canada. The bayonet exhibits better finishing than most British No. If you are lucky enough to have an unmolested No4 mk1T, then you could have a rifle, scope and accessories that represent one of the 4 years of production at Holland and Holland, or as it was updated and repaired by British Armorers or other installments of service history. Production occurred during the latter half of 1941 and into the early months of 1942. In the expert write ups, there is reference to the H&H contract use of an "S" on the would-be "single round cut off" mounting ear section of the right receiver wall. HWn7WpW)|s,iY&(T{+S{ycI( xxu_X')r_%m%ae[ov!n{wKrI|%Rs*5Pg" crR&%Nu2KC G?8~3TZ,GrpOMl">Ep%PT>|`(8-8i,&v#b7R U,i~D H2MV~p}-6eY3@K_wlqwC0TWv jwv~=4=?9K2/.$gc|dr_1Ti)wbz|y!A|Q6%w%j6gcB/GccvuY L>WpRQw- %zSZ9TbTdkuI?p`!_Uo_ M]TTy0& ~al2{|A2,`W&rf2-F^KN.w2A2bD F[0Iu&hSXYdOD9(=JshJa@. 4 bayonet scabbards in having an integral web belt frog. Hollands also stamped the rifle serial number into the hidden edge of the top of the butt that fits into the wrist socket and at the underside tip of the lower fore wood - along the barrel bore axis (other factory serials are seen here wrapped around the fore wood - around the barrel axis). Piece of cake rebarreling the old No4. 4 Mk. J'aime Je n'aime pas : Lee Enfield No4 Mk1 vs Armes modernes en .308 : Page 1 sur 1: Sujets similaires. So BSA Shirley, that produced the No4 rifles was designated "M47C" (Midlands region, sequential supplier no 47, factory C). The rifle Savage produced was the Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.1*, a British military design that was adopted by the U.K. just a few years before World War II began. Decades of experience with handguns and holsters have given the author some excellent insights into the most popular designs. 4 Mk. Most likely Jordanian from the Arab Legion, but could also have been used by Iraq. Mar 09 Bodnar's Auction Sales. by verdenpark 30 Mar 2012, 08:34, Post When these rifles were refurbished in the factory, they were given a second black oxidizing or they were painted with a matte or semigloss black paint in the spots where the original finish had worn off. I Mk. In correspondence, Anthony Carter indicated that Brades was the maker of many of the entrenching tools. No. . 4Mk. $15.50. The Indians did us no favors scrubbing & remarking as they did. Though, looking at the photos, it could mean the same. I. The Crown Corporation Small Arms Ltd., Long Branch, Ontario, Canada, made approximately 910,000 No. 4Mk. Helve: "M.H.B." Apart from the markings as stated above, you should take note of the woodwork. I is the most commonly encountered scabbard, outnumbering all others combined. These were provided to Britain under the Lend-Lease Act. The No. Although troops often resorted to more expedient means of modifying frogs to retain No. Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. All matching numbers. Lee Enfield #4 MK1 - MARSTAR CANADA. Howard & Bullough converted from the manufacture of cotton spinning machines to the production of shells, gun carriages, mine sinkers, aircraft components, and bayonets. 30,000 rod forgings. Other Nations Service and Replacement - Differing Nations have taken equipment from Great Britain and her colonies over the decades for frontline, secondary and domestic / internal service - Such as Italy and Holland immediately after WW2 - Israel and South Africa in the 1950s and 1960s India and Pakistan have kept their Lee Enfield's up and in reserve until a few years ago. 4 Mk. Had a look at Skennerton, and did not find much. In the British war time contract scheme there were 2 phases of demarcation - early / pre-war marks, and later regionalized contractor codes, For mid 1943 and down you are seeking the early war markings from Singer (SM), after that seek the regional producer code (S69 - for Southern region, 69th contractor). This example has a much finer finish on the socket than other No. II bayonets from 19421944. 4) Several arrow looking things located all over the rifle Of the rifles I have examined this appears 1 in 10 or so times on real rifles - applicable to 1943 to 1946 production. Here are 2 genuine early Singer produced sights - the SM 41 example was more correct to apply to my 1941 MalTby: Note the all blackened finish - dark and matt - typical of war time efforts at H&H. How to Use Classifieds - PLEASE READ FIRST ! 4 bayonets. Guns, Parts and Accessories Quick Shopper, WTS/WTB/WTT (Want to Sell, Buy or Trade) Forum, Appraisals, Fakery, Dispute Resolution & Mediation Forum. British Lee-Enfield No7 Mk1/L knife bayonet, scabbard and frog M/78 Date 1954. This PSK No. Marked US Property , Gun is in exceptional condition. Hollands were contracted to produce enough swivels to retro fit all arms found in service and they were provided as an armourer spare part. 4Mk. examples with "E", "F" and "S" marks in a bright blued finish (often with a triangle that is a little too tight for the leather 1907 sling). But the persistent zero problem became an annoyance. 5 S.D. The Savage-Stevens Co. of Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts, made approximately 1.25million No. The example shown is marked M47C for BSA Shirley and is also browned. In the case of Savage Stevens the serial numbers began with a 0C1 and for Long Branch 0L1, these serials progressed in sequence directly relating the serial number to the number of rifles produced. Thanks. These were supplied to the British under the Lend-Lease Act. The Lee Enfield Rifle the conversion of the older out dated Lee. Sheffield Steel Products of Sheffield, Yorkshire. The Lee Enfield by Ian Skennerton (2007) - ISBN: 9780949749826 . An increasing consensus is that this simply may be a viewer's mark, as this mark seems only to be found on Baird No. The frog measures 4.875in. Five distinctly different markings were used (all are pictured at left): Lucas marked the bayonets with M158 on the top of the socket. Socket: "G (Crown) R" over No 4 Mk I" over "S M", Blade (flute): Broad Arrow over "22" (in electropencil). by Steve Hoog 23 Mar 2012, 02:44, Post The Lee-Enfield bolt-action, magazine-fed, repeating rifle was the main firearm used by the military forces of the British Empire and Commonwealth during the first half of the 19th century. II bayonet re-packaged in 1963 cardboard carton. 1 Mk. Mazak is, by far, the most common, followed by blued steel. Very good 5 groove barrel. The markings in the other photos are not mentioned, except the '2' on the bolt head, which is its size (there being several sizes available to get the head space right). He does mention the stylised 'M' is rare compared to the other factory markings encountered. Bryan Browns Old Military Markings Web site. Parker Hale PH5DC Lee Enfield No4 rear sight and PH 'FS2A' foresight. 0000002950 00000 n 4 Mk I Long Branch aperture sights In 1926, the British Army changed its nomenclature; the SMLE became known as the Rifle No. Socket: "No 4 Mk II" over "S" and "B 75" over "1455". The British MoD was running short of scope brackets and cheek pieces as it started the L42 service extension program so new surplus examples are rare on the ground. 4Mk. The No. Savage was the only other maker to follow Singer's pattern of marking the spring plunger. II* its characteristic stepped join between blade and socket. All of the numbers on the metal (except the magazine) are matching. Similarly Savage rifles that are genuine and completed to a fully scoped "T" are rare and early. 3. Buy Lee Enfield spike bayonet with scabbard No3 Mk1 No4 Mk2: GunBroker is the largest seller of Bayonets Knives & Swords All: 972734854 . Length: approximately 44 inches, Barrel Length: approximately 25 inches. These war time sling swivels were made by Hollands and are typically browned steel. The No. II became No. startxref The No. Speculation is that it may be a prototype from a design proposal that was not adopted. I like using the triangular sling swivel to deliberately tighten the sling around my hand to grip the fore-end when using a shooting glove, Lee Enfield books by Ian Skennerton - Ideal reference information, Genuine Lee Enfield No4 Mk1 T Parts, Features, Marks and Accessories, Here we have a scopeless and virtually unfired 1945 No4T on the left and an "active service" No4T on the right that had its last service with India, other than the metal being painted with lumpy glossy black paint it is predominantly unchanged, On the left, the scopeless one exhibits all marks as freehand stamps through the blackened surface. The company was established on the bombed out site of the South East London Indoor Sports Club (destroyed in the blitz bombings of 194041), solely to make bayonets. Danish Lee Enfield No4 Mk1 Green Canvas Sling HTK. Only 75,000 of this type were made. Cure Date: No4 Mk2 - 1955. After collating needs and the shooting thoughts of the time, a triangular sling swivel was designed to replace the front trigger guard screw on all No4Ts built after November 1944. Weight fully loaded with sling was eight pounds even and overall length a handy 39.5 inches. The entrenching tool was made by William Hunt & Sons, The Brades Ltd., Brades Steel Works, Oldbury, near Birmingham. The No 4, Mk I* Lee-Enfield: Introduction - YouTube 0:00 / 22:26 Introduction The No 4, Mk I* Lee-Enfield: Introduction britishmuzzleloaders 83.5K subscribers Subscribe 10K 598K views. 0000013061 00000 n Pattern 1907 Bayonet over stamped 8 (1908) Wilkingson . I don't see any other markings, but the paint is quite heavy, so there . P.S.K. not at all lol, from the markings I can find and other details would you guys say it's a long branch with a savage magazine? British Armourers would change the butt stock out for damage and sniper preference reasons - so true rifles often have different butt stock features other than the presence of a cheek piece - in the cold war era they were allegedly ordered to add all missing marks. 4 Mk. Hollands being the hand made shotgun and rifle masters took the specified "high street" sourced screws and blued the heads. Lee Enfield No. 0000004719 00000 n 4 spike bayonet was the result of a 20 year series of studies, experiments, and troop trials seeking to find a lighter, handier substitute for the venerable Pattern 1907 bayonet. An example would be: rifle serial number 52C2689 would be the 522,689th rifle produced by Savage Stevens. he! When the No4T was conceived the cheek piece was transferred / continued. by gruff27 22 Mar 2012, 20:09, Post The bayonet and socket were one solid forging. xb```b``^X,{%NIt#@4qz6lR9A!}klL61M?&`8p8feD'J 5'J1i&u K08|uN1+|^ T 5O.8,uM^rJV`[X;%!..@ ;~]m2G%Ey,' XtnxQc9!Lm1_h These bayonets equipped the 2ndNew Zealand Expeditionary Force. I, with the bayonet and socket one solid forging. I bayonet was short, light, sturdy, and unappealing. 4Mk. Photo to follow, when I can work out how to post one. BSA from 1943 to 1945 was receiving fore wood and buttstock sets from Sykes Limited in walnut - these were marked S.L. " gh" over "1 9 h". Smith & Wesson's new M&P FPC is a compact, folding pistol-caliber carbine chambered in 9 mm Luger and designed to accept the company's M&P handgun magazines. These later T's often went into stock as "Scopeless" - a rifle in a transit chest as a spare part - awaiting a need and the addition of a scope and bracket - plus all the other CES. 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