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Category - Military Rifles - British - Military Rifles - Non-US

Category
Military Rifles - British
Military Rifles - Non-US

Enfield No. 4 MK 1

Description:
The Enfield Mk 1 rifle typically refers to the Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk 1, a bolt-action rifle adopted by the British military to replace the older SMLE. It was a robust, accurate, and faster-firing rifle that served as the standard rifle for the British Commonwealth forces during the first half of the 20th century. Key features include a strong action, a 10-round magazine, and an improved aperture rear sight. 

The Enfield No. 4 Mk 1 rifle is chambered for the .303 British caliber cartridge. This was the standard military cartridge for the rifle, which was used by British and Commonwealth forces during World War II. The .303 British is a rimmed, centerfire rifle cartridge. 

• Cartridge: .303 British
• Magazine capacity: 10 rounds
• Matching numbers PF 36584
• All original
• Manufactured by the Royal Ordnance Factory (ROF) in Fazakerley, Liverpool, England in 1944.

Key features and significance

• Action and Magazine: 
  It is a bolt-action rifle with a 10-round magazine, which allowed for a high rate of fire, famously demonstrated by the "mad minute" during which a trained soldier could fire 20 to 30 aimed rounds in 60 seconds. 
• Design: 
  The No. 4 Mk 1 was designed to be stronger and easier to mass-produce than previous models.
• Sights: 
  It features a new iron sight line with a rear aperture battle sight, which was more accurate and faster than typical open sights. 
• Legacy: 
  The rifle's design was so successful that it remained the standard service rifle for the British Armed Forces until 1957. 

Curio/Relic: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .303 British
Serial Number: PF 36584
Bore Info: Bright and shiny with great riflings
Condition: Fine, excellent
Metal Condition: Fine, excellent
Wood Condition: Fine, excellent
Bore Condition: Fine, excellent
Action: Bolt
Sights: original
Manufacture Date: 1944

Price: $890.00
Shipping: $59.00