1933 Enfield No.4 Mk1(T) Sniper "Trials Rifle" Serial # A0507 (Converted by RSAF Enfield) c/w matching 1943 Model No.32 Mk.1 Scope Serial # 2597 (Mfg by William Watson & Son)
Caliber: ....................... .303 in. Rifling & Twist: ............. 5 Groove, Enfield, Left Hand Barrel Length: .............. 25.2 in. (640mm) Overall Length: ............ 44.5 in. (1130mm) Weight: ....................... 11 lb. 10 oz. (5.3kg) Magazine Capacity: ....... 10 rounds Rifle Converted: ............ by RSAF Enfield Rifle approval date: ...... February 12th, 1942 Scope: ........................ TEL. SGT. No.32 Mk 1 O.S. 466A Scope approval date: ... February 12th, 1942 (Mk I) Rifle Qty Mfg: ............... 1,403 of 2,500 original No.4 Mk1 "Trials Rifles" converted to No.4(T)'s.
Source: .... The Lee-Enfield Story by Ian Skennerton (1993) - ISBN: 185367138X Source: .... An Armorer's Perspective: .303 No.4(T) Sniper Rifle by Laidler & Skennerton (1993) - ISBN: 0949749176
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1 1933 Enfield No.4 Mk1(T) Sniper "Trials Rifle" Serial # A0507 (Converted by RSAF Enfield) c/w matching 1943 Model No.32 Mk.1 Scope Serial # 2597 (Mfg by William Watson & Son)
2 1933 Enfield No.4 Mk1(T) Sniper "Trials Rifle" Serial # A0507 (Converted by RSAF Enfield) c/w matching 1943 Model No.32 Mk.1 Scope Serial # 2597 (Mfg by William Watson & Son)
3 No.4 Mk1 "Trials Rifle" showing hinged front barrel band, as well as an incorrect (home made?) "waisted" front sight protector.
4 No.4 Mk1 "Trials Rifle" showing hinged front barrel band, as well as an incorrect (home made?) "waisted" front sight protector.
5 No.4 Mk1 "Trials Rifle" showing hinged front barrel band, as well as an incorrect (home made?) "waisted" front sight protector.
6 No.4 Mk1 "Trials Rifle" showing hinged front barrel band, as well as an incorrect (home made?) "waisted" front sight protector.
7 No.4 Mk1 "Trials Rifle" showing hinged front barrel band, as well as an incorrect (home made?) "waisted" front sight protector.
8 No.4 Mk1 "Trials Rifle" showing an incorrect (home made?) "waisted" front sight protector. Note: lack of steps on inside of sight band.
9 No.4 Mk1 "Trials Rifle" showing an incorrect (home made?) "waisted" front sight protector. Note: lack of steps on inside of sight band.
10 No.4 Mk1 "Trials Rifle" showing an incorrect (home made?) "waisted" front sight protector. Note: lack of steps on inside of sight band.
11 No.4 Mk1 "Trials Rifle" showing an incorrect (home made?) "waisted" front sight protector. Note: lack of steps on inside of sight band.
12 No.4 Mk1 "Trials Rifle" showing an incorrect (home made?) "waisted" front sight protector. Note: lack of steps on inside of sight band.
13 No.4 Mk1 "Trials Rifle" showing an incorrect (home made?) "waisted" front sight protector. Note: lack of steps on inside of sight band.
14 British correct "waisted" front sight protectors. Note: pronounced steps on inside of sight band which cause the band to fit snug against barrel.
S.M. = Singer Mfg Co., Clydebank, Scotland
Pic courtesy of "Lance"
15 British correct "waisted" front sight protectors for SMLE Mk VI Trials rifle and No4. Mk1 Trials rifle. The SMLE protectors are not cut out to allow for the adjustment screw.
Note: pronounced steps on inside of sight band which cause the band to fit snug against barrel.
Pic courtesy of "Lance"
16 1941 Long Branch
Correct "waisted" front sight protector. Note: pronounced steps on inside of sight band which cause the band to fit snug against barrel.
Pic courtesy of "Superbee"
17 British correct "waisted" front sight protector. Note: pronounced steps on inside of sight band which cause the band to fit snug against barrel.
S.M. = Singer Mfg Co., Clydebank, Scotland
18 British correct "waisted" front sight protector. Note: pronounced steps on inside of sight band which cause the band to fit snug against barrel.
S.M. = Singer Mfg Co., Clydebank, Scotland
19 British correct "waisted" front sight protector. Note: pronounced steps on inside of sight band which cause the band to fit snug against barrel.
S.M. = Singer Mfg Co., Clydebank, Scotland
20 British correct "waisted" front sight protector. Note: pronounced steps on inside of sight band which cause the band to fit snug against barrel.
S.M. = Singer Mfg Co., Clydebank, Scotland
21 British correct "waisted" front sight protector. Note: pronounced steps on inside of sight band which cause the band to fit snug against barrel.
