LEE-ENFIELD NO4 MK1 (Consignment)

Description

Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I – .303 British – WWII Military Rifle

This Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I is a classic example of British military rifle design from World War II. Believed to have been manufactured at the Royal Ordnance Factory in Maltby, England, during the 1940s, this rifle represents one of the most recognizable infantry weapons of the British Commonwealth.

Introduced into widespread service during WWII, the No. 4 Mk I incorporated improvements over the earlier SMLE, including a strengthened receiver, heavier barrel, aperture sights, and redesigned bayonet mounting system. Its distinctive bolt action and ten-round magazine became hallmarks of the Lee-Enfield family.

This example retains its full-length military-style wood furniture, detachable box magazine, folding rear aperture sight, protected front sight, and original-pattern military configuration. The receiver is marked No. 4 Mk I, with additional markings on the butt socket.

Specifications:

Model: Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I

Probable Manufacturer: ROF Maltby, England

Serial Number: AT 11566

Caliber: .303 British

Action: Bolt action

Barrel Length: Standard 25.2 inches

Capacity: 10 rounds

Stock: Full-length military-style wood

Sights: Military aperture rear and protected front

Condition: Well-used military-surplus condition, displaying substantial handling marks, scratches, dents, darkened wood finish, metal finish wear, and aged patina. Potential stock and buttplate damage warrants inspection. Bore condition, mechanical function, and matching-number status have not been verified.

A surviving example of the historic Lee-Enfield No. 4 rifle, reflecting a design that played an important role in British Commonwealth military history.