Guns International #: 103371782
Seller's Inventory #: 595117

Category - Enfield Rifles - Military Rifles - British

Category
Enfield Rifles
Military Rifles - British

LEE-ENFIELD No5 MK1 .303 BRITISH

Description:
Guns Listing ID: 595117



The Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I is a British bolt-action rifle adopted during World War II, noted for being simpler and faster to mass-produce than its predecessor, the SMLE. It features a heavier barrel, improved sights, a 10-round detachable magazine fed by 5-round chargers, and an effective range of up to 700 meters. Variants like the No. 4 Mk I (T) were sniper rifles with added scopes.
Features and specifications
Caliber: .303 British
Magazine: 10-round detachable magazine
Feeding: 5-round chargers for loading the magazine
Sights: Improved sights, including an aperture battle sight on the No. 4 Mk I, designed for speed and accuracy
Barrel: Heavier, floating barrel, with the barrel protruding past the forestock
Muzzle velocity: 750 m/s
Maximum effective range: 700 meters
Length: 44.1 inches (1120 mm)
Weight: 9.44 lbs (4.28 kg)
Action: Bolt-action with a short bolt throw and rear-locking lugs
Variants and production
No. 4 Mk I: The standard model adopted in 1941 for mass production during WWII.
No. 4 Mk I*: A variant produced in North America (specifically by Savage Stevens in the US and Long Branch in Canada) that simplified the action slightly for production.
No. 4 Mk I (T): A sniper rifle variant that could mount a telescopic sight.
No. 4 Mk 2: A post-WWII upgrade featuring a new trigger design to prevent issues with trigger pull caused by wood shrinkage.

Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: LEE-ENFIELD
Model: No5 MK1
Caliber Info: .303 BRITISH
Condition: Used - Non-Certified
Barrels: 21" BARREL
Action: BOLT ACTION
Finish: hardwood

Price: $799.99