Collector's Comments and Feedback: Photographer (Major) W.G. 1896 Mk1 MLE (Magazine Lee-Enfield) Long Lee (Mfg by BSA&M Co. - Birmingham Small Arms & Machine Co.) (Issued to the 37th Haldimand Battalion of Rifles) However; instead of the expected plastic grips, mine been supplied with wooden grips. About 55,000 MkIs were made, and an unknown number were converted to MkI* during factory repair, as required by the change order that created the MkI*. Again, thanks for the help! Webley Mark 1 (Slanted grip) 1935-1964. The third variant was the MkI**, which was a 1942 variant of the MkI* simplified in order to increase production, but was discontinued shortly thereafter as a result of safety concerns over some of the introduced modifications. This thing has horrible trigger pull. Bottom of barrel has England GSAD MANH.BCH.CA. An early 1933 Model. Item Number: PR40212. And the era ran from adoption in 1932 to replacement by the FN Hi Power (P35) 9mm in 1957 although it continued to serve in British holsters into the early 1960s. Yours falls into the category of having a low serial number and one of 917,000 produced. I too was lucky enough to find a largely unused No.2, https://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=34897, https://www.milsurps.com/images/impofield1XL-1.jpg, https://www.milsurps.com/images/impofield7X2-1.jpg, https://www.milsurps.com/images/impofield3X3-1.jpg, https://www.milsurps.com/images/imponfield2L-1.jpg, https://www.milsurps.com/images/imponfield4L-1.jpg, https://www.milsurps.com/images/impofield5XL-1.jpg, https://www.milsurps.com/images/imponfield6L-1.jpg. It was made by Enfield (some were made by Birmingham Small Arms) and dated 1936. There is a cleaning rod pocket inside the holster. The frame, cylinder and barrel all match with a D prefix serial number. Cylinder stamped RFI. The conservative condition would be 95+%. Most likely was designed to fire the .38 S&W but with a 200gr bullet. This one being a very well-used 1932 dated Enfield No2 Mk1. Serial number J1432. Well, they usually dont get things right. Very early production low serial number. It is a fairly close copy of the Webley & Scott revolvers. Its a huge honker of a sixgun but chambered for a little quack of a cartridge. Sometimes my impetuous nature gets me into trouble at gun shows when I quickly buy something catching my attention without proper consideration. I am trying to find out what year this was made. 7. For sale is an Enfield No.2 MK I double-action revolver in .38 S&W. Serial number - J1432. Ive closely replicated it with a 195 grain cast lead bullet and 1.5 grains of Hercules Bullseye. L41A1 7.62mm Machine Gun, drill (inoperable model L8). The demand of used ENFIELD NO 2 MK I pistol's has fallen 2 units over the past 12 months. Its single-action trigger is reasonable at five pounds. The Enfield Number 2 Mk I Revolver, a development of the Royal Small Arms Factory at Enfield, was standard issue for the British Army beginning in 1931. . i think you have a great piece , and as modified its a great example of one that went through the changes , i think you need one like grants to go with it . mauser 1939. Welcome to Hog Island Gun Parts. British WWII Sten and Lanchester SMG Magazine Bandolier. When inspecting your rifle and comparing marks with reference sources, be careful not to confuse date marks, or "private view marks", with inspectors marks, which usually carry the factory identification, e.g., "E" for Enfield, under the sovereign's crown, below which is the inspector's identification number; usually two figures such as "39". Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. ENFIELD No.2 Mk1. The mark and type of rifle will be stamped onto the left side receiver wall. Barrel appears to be '57 dated, and has an import mark on the underside. Product Description. Weaman Street . I have a No4 MkI cruciform bayonet made by Singer Sewing Machine. You can load .358 (.38 spl) bullets but you'll need the .38 S&W brass. [8] Complaints began arising as early as 1887, influenced in part by the British switching to Webleys,[9] and by 1896, hinge wear and barrel loosening were a real issue. by bambach. Most of these were "shaved" when imported to the U.S. so they could use the more available (and relatively . Bottom of grips: No idea . [1] CODES & MARKS. The bullet had a velocity of 625 feet per second and had about the same performance as the .38 Long Colt. Contest open to U.S. residents only. Despite officially being declared obsolete at the end of World War II, the Enfield (and Webley revolvers) were not completely phased out in favour of the Browning Hi-Power until April 1969. such a low number. An example would be: rifle serial number 52C2689 would be the 522,689th rifle produced by Savage Stevens. They were the official British military sidearms from 1880 to 1887.[2]. . It was based off of the SMLE rifle and modified by Holland and Holland in preparation for sniping use. And to get that, the rifle has to be original original original, matching numbers through out, not mismatched sported or refurbished. 226 Williams Ln. yah I dont have a clue ether. In my usual way of collecting serial numbers, I began collating Enfield revolver serials some time ago. and every thing hinges smoothly. A standard example of the .38 inch Enfield No 2 Mk 1 revolver, as issued to British forces from 1929 onwards. I also have a No7MkI/L Land Service swiveling pommel blade bayonet intended for the MkV submachine gun but will also fit the No4Mk1 Enfield. Johnny - only one word from the UK - WOW! Enfield No2 Recoil Plate & Screw Our Price: $24.50 . The No. Frankly those Suncorite finishes look awful, so the Parkerizing is an aesthetic improvement, but likely a post-war refurbishment. by argshistory. Supposedly, the reason for the bobbed trigger was that reports from the Royal Tank Corps complained the trigger spur would catch on equipment. He worked the oil fields in west Texas and this was his pickup gun he used for 20 + years. 293K. The lanyard ring is still present and has British proof stamps all over the revolver. This page was last edited on 23 April 2022, at 10:28. 2 for further information. Enfield Revolver RSAFNo.2 Mk.I Which S&W? By 1887, a rival had emerged in the form of the .455-caliber Webley revolver, and by 1889 production of the Enfield revolver had ended. The lanyard ring is still present and has British proof stamps all over the revolver. L43A1 7.62mm Machine Gun, variant of L7, used on the Scorpion as a ranging gun. Middle is a Remington factory round called the .38 S&W At left is a Winchester factory round 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. The wooden grips were changed to plastic, and the hammer spur was bobbed. Serial Numbers, Model, Mark and Manufacture Identification. With these modifications the revolver was designated the Enfield No. is there a site or data base of Enfield serial numbers where a person could track their rifle back to place of manufacture, deployment etc.? Winchester factory ammo for .38 S&W is still factory loaded with 145-gr. For sale is an Enfield No.2 MK I double-action revolver in .38 S&W. Thanks a lot for the info and the pictures. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM Concealed Carry 2023, P.O. II was the issue sidearm of the North-West Mounted Police in Canada from 1883 until 1911. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. $19.95. Best guess is it was re-worked when taken in by the police force but of unknown country. Albion Motors in Scotland made the Enfield No 2 Mk I* from 1941 to 1943, whereupon the contract for production was passed onto Coventry Gauge & Tool Co. By 1945, 24,000[19] Enfield No 2 Mk I* and Mk I** revolvers had been produced by Albion/CG&T. 3 Revolver), the Enfield Mk I/Mk II was complicated to unload, having an Owen Jones selective extraction/ejection system which was supposed to allow the firer to eject spent cartridges, whilst retaining live rounds in the cylinder. I need serial numbers along with the dates on the side plate or dates from the top of the barrel on later guns. Moderators:The Double D, Viclav, Johnny Yuma, GrantR Canada, Carignan Salieres, vincent998. Every week we put items for sale starting at $1 ! (II) Limit one entry per household. What makes this particular Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.2 an 'obscure' object of desire: it's in abso-fricking-lutely 100% condition. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. Just prior to the outbreak of the Second World War, British authorities became concerned that the soft unjacketed lead bullet used in the 380/200 might be considered as violating the Hague Convention of 1899 governing deforming or 'explosive bullets'. The Enfield Mk I/Mk II had a hinged frame, and when the barrel was unlatched, the cylinder would move forward, operating the extraction system and allowing the spent cartridges to simply fall out. The used value of an ENFIELD NO2 MK 1 pistol has fallen $0.00 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $460.64 . Original Item: These are absolutely original grey/blue Web Holster for the .38/200 Enfield No. FMJ (.380 Revolver Mk II) to make them happy. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. There are more but again I would suggest reading either Skip Strattons or Ian Skennertons books on the subject. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. May 14, 2014. Quote; (I) Giveaway ends March 20, 2022. After all, that's why we had butt marking discs. (II) Limit one entry per household. It should be used only as a general guide. Here are some of my guys; Very nice collection! There are now 25 states with so-called Constitutional carry and Florida appears to be approaching permitless carry, which translates to more citizens Had Dick Casull listened to the experts of the time the .454 Casull would never have arrived. Specifications British Revolvers. Serial number C5942. Field dismounting of the Enfield No 2 revolver. Time Left: 56 days 21 hours 55 . A scarce variant was made by Albion Motors of Scotstown, Scotland. Reloading data is provided for information only. l 1150.00. Unsurprisingly I get a much poorer result firing off hand, grouping to the right. V2-E4 Barrel Length: 5 Bore condition: Good Year Manufactured: 1940, Your email address will not be published. The wood grips show handling wear but no cracks or chips. I carried the only Mk1 without the star in our Battery armoury, all the others were the Mk1* and I hated them. The serial number is L6225. Contest void where prohibited by law. Sign-up now to get more revolver content every Wednesday! They're M.W. [13] However, after the outbreak of war, supply exigencies forced British authorities to use both the 380/200 Mk I and the .380 Mk IIz loadings interchangeably in combat. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. Right side of frame: Enfield No2 Mk1 and 1938 legend, the other marks that looks like crossed swords I have no idea Pix 6. 1943 No.4 Mk1* Enfield Rifle (82 picture virtual tour) Observations: The rifle displayed in the photo pictorial is stamped U.S. Property, un-issued and all matching serial numbers, with all components and markings correct as on the day it left the factory. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winner(s). Its a delightful little revolver with break-open function and a double-action trigger mechanism. Box 1926, Escondido, CA 92033. Any idea? Add to cart. 1916 Luger. 38 S&W; 80% blue, very good bore, very good grips, 5'' barrel, This Enfield is has a mismatched barrel and frame and cylinder. Create a Show & TellReport as inappropriate. The first models of Enfield revolver were the .422-calibre Mark I (c.1880) and the .476-calibre Mark II (c.1882). L44A1 7.62mm Machine Gun, for Helicopters, Naval. Contest open to U.S. residents only. Truth be known about Enfield serial numbers is simply, the serial number was used more for production counting than any other reason. O/R. BUT to be honest, these markings would be on the butt marking disc during that period and by then, in the Army, marking on the actual pistol was taboo. For sale is an Enfield No.2 MK I double-action revolver in .38 S&W. Serial number - C1468. I also have another Lithgow Bren where the serial numbers all match where one is prefixed with a B whereas the other numbers are prefixed with a A, this mistake was never corrected. 4 Mark I rifle was adopted on Nov. 15, 1939. It is a spur less gun with mk1* . Enfield No2 Mk1 .38S&W; Lahti M-40 / Husqvarna; Walther PP; Steyr M9-A1; Steyr S9-A1; X9 Shooter Arms; HK USP; Pietta 1873; Type 14 NAMBU . At first in wood and later made from bakelite, these are the grips which we typically see on the Enfield Revolvers. Thumb cocking was considered unnecessary. It is not, however, the best choice for deliberately aimed, long-distance shooting the double-action pull will throw the most competent shooter's aim off enough to noticeably affect accuracy at ranges of more than 15 yards (14m) or so. This was a duplication of Winchesters .38 S&W Super Police load from the early 19th century. Seen in the picture above are the normal spots to find the serial number and manufacturers information on the No4 and the No5 rifle. The whole thing is finished dull blue. 11 d ago. [6][7] At the time, the .38 calibre Smith & Wesson cartridge with 200-grain (13g) lead bullet, known as the .38/200, was also a popular cartridge in civilian and police use (in the US, the .38/200 or 380/200 was known as the ".38 Super Police" load). Second Media Inc., 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA All entries must be received by giveaway end date. 2 Mark 1 revolver was developed at the Royal Small . A variant the No2 Mk I* is double action only because it was issued to tank crewmen who didnt want hammer spurs hanging up in emergencies such as bailing out of their burning Sherman after tangling with a German Tiger. The design was very close to the Mk IV Pattern Webley submitted for consideration, and Webley sued for patent infringement, but lost. Box 1926, Escondido, CA 92033. Gerard, Henrotin. Like the SMLE an all matching No4 or No5 will have all the serial numbers matching wherever they are found on a particular rifle.