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#Post#: 9008--------------------------------------------------
Well used non-import marked No.4 MK 2
By: racerguy00 Date: February 7, 2015, 3:02 pm
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I found this one last year for about half the going rate for an
Enfield. It had been part of a collection that included several
Arisakas, Mausers, and a few Carcanos, none import marked. The
previous owner had passed. At first glance it looked like a
typical well used No. 4, but when I looked closer I noticed that
it had no import marks and it doesn't appear to have been
through an FTR refurb even though some parts have been replaced.
It is an early '53 date rifle, and from what I have seen online
is one of the last few made for the British military itself, not
a foreign contract. It has seen some use, there is a lot of
finish wear and a heavy patina on the bolt and other parts but
no active rust. The bore is worn but not shot out. Butt stock is
a replacement, and something had spilled on it at some point and
messed up the finish a bit. Bolt is a mismatch, but the forearm
has a matching serial number. The rifle feeds and functions
great.
The spike bayonet that came with it is interesting. It's pretty
battered, but you can make out arabic writing on it. I have been
told that this one was part of a WW2 RAF contract that was
supplied to Jordan. Due to the late date of the rifle, I'm not
sure when these two pieces came together or if the rifle itself
has any Middle Eastern connection.
Overall it's an interesting one. Where did it come from? many of
the late date No. 4s show little use. Why was it not import
marked? It could have been missed by the importer, that happens.
But if not, it's story would be even more unusual. Unfortunately
there is probably no way to find out.
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Re: Well used non-import marked No.4 MK 2
By: clayshooter2 Date: February 7, 2015, 11:10 pm
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That one has definitely seen some heavy use.
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