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WW2 SAVAGE US-BRITISH Lend-Lease Enfield No 4 Mk. 1* Rifle .303 Stevens C&R BRITISH CONTRACT Produced in the United States
Guns International #: 101615218 Seller's Inventory #: 201438
Category: Savage Rifles - Military Rifles - Non-US
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
WW2 SAVAGE US-BRITISH Lend-Lease Enfield No 4 Mk. 1* Rifle .303 Stevens C&R
BRITISH CONTRACT Produced in the United States
Here we present a British Contract U.S. Savage Enfield No. 4 MK1 Rifle, made in 1942 by the J. Stevens Arms Company, which was a division of the Savage Arms Company, in Chicopee, Massachusetts. After declaring war against Germany in September of 1939, which was two days after Germany invaded Poland, Great Britain found itself in the dire situation with the threat of German invasion of her homeland and desperately needed small arms to defend it. In 1940, they turned to the industrial might of the United States to manufacture the British designed Enfield No. 4 Mark I rifle. These rifles are referred to as the “Savage Enfield” but were actually made by Stevens. In early 1941 Britain was running out of money, and President Roosevelt knew that it was necessary for the U.S. to assist them in staving off the Germans. Roosevelt got the “Lend Lease Act” passed in March of 1941. This act led to the U.S. taking over all existing British contracts with U.S. manufacturers. This included the Savage-Stevens and the Thompson contracts. All firearms manufactured under this act were U.S. marked.
There were several thousand Enfield rifles manufactured by Savage-Stevens under the British contracts prior to the Lend Lease agreement that were not stamped as U.S. Property. After the agreement, the redesigned rifle was designated as the No. 4 MK. I*, as is this one, and represented the majority of Savage-Stevens Enfield production. This rifle was imported to the United States post-war by IAC, or Interarms Company of Alexandria, Virginia.
This example is dated “1942”. The receiver reads “U.S. PROPERTY”. It features the “S” mark of the Stevens Company on various parts and the US Ordnance Department’s flaming bomb.
The overall condition is near fine. The action is strong. This examples’ bore remains bright with nice rifling. The bolt matches the number on the receiver. The stock is smooth and solid throughout. A bayonet, sheath, and canvas sling are included. This is a fantastic piece of US, British, and World War II history!
This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Barrel is 25 inches.
Caliber: .303 British
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.
ancestryguns
$1285
#201438
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes