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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49 Skennerton says on Page 212 of the "The Lee Enfield" book that "On some of the 1933 dated No.4 rifles it has been noted that date seems to be an over stamp of an original 1931 date; these specific serial numbers fit into the 1930-31 series of No.4 rifles rather than being a new group, so it is assumed that these examples were from the earlier production run, perhaps updated to incorporate features of the later model, after the "C" pattern as described previously."
However, in examining closely the 1933 No.4 Mk1(T) "Trials Rifle" displayed in our photo pictorial, plus looking at Skennerton's pics, none of these 1933 receiver pics or drawings indicates that it has the last "1" over stamped with a "3". One can observe a slight vertical line which extends from the "E" in Enfield downward into the "3", but upon close inspection its actually an irregular metal flaw and not a "1" that's been over stamped.
So, what does all of this mean? To be honest, at this point I have...
50 Skennerton says on Page 212 of the "The Lee Enfield" book that "On some of the 1933 dated No.4 rifles it has been noted that date seems to be an over stamp of an original 1931 date; these specific serial numbers fit into the 1930-31 series of No.4 rifles rather than being a new group, so it is assumed that these examples were from the earlier production run, perhaps updated to incorporate features of the later model, after the "C" pattern as described previously."
However, in examining closely the 1933 No.4 Mk1(T) "Trials Rifle" displayed in our photo pictorial, plus looking at Skennerton's pics, none of these 1933 receiver pics or drawings indicates that it has the last "1" over stamped with a "3". One can observe a slight vertical line which extends from the "E" in Enfield downward into the "3", but upon close inspection its actually an irregular metal flaw and not a "1" that's been over stamped.
So, what does all of this mean? To be honest, at this point I have...
51 Skennerton says on Page 212 of the "The Lee Enfield" book that "On some of the 1933 dated No.4 rifles it has been noted that date seems to be an over stamp of an original 1931 date; these specific serial numbers fit into the 1930-31 series of No.4 rifles rather than being a new group, so it is assumed that these examples were from the earlier production run, perhaps updated to incorporate features of the later model, after the "C" pattern as described previously."
However, in examining closely the 1933 No.4 Mk1(T) "Trials Rifle" displayed in our photo pictorial, plus looking at Skennerton's pics, none of these 1933 receiver pics or drawings indicates that it has the last "1" over stamped with a "3". One can observe a slight vertical line which extends from the "E" in Enfield downward into the "3", but upon close inspection its actually an irregular metal flaw and not a "1" that's been over stamped.
So, what does all of this mean? To be honest, at this point I have...
52 Skennerton says on Page 212 of the "The Lee Enfield" book that "On some of the 1933 dated No.4 rifles it has been noted that date seems to be an over stamp of an original 1931 date; these specific serial numbers fit into the 1930-31 series of No.4 rifles rather than being a new group, so it is assumed that these examples were from the earlier production run, perhaps updated to incorporate features of the later model, after the "C" pattern as described previously."
However, in examining closely the 1933 No.4 Mk1(T) "Trials Rifle" displayed in our photo pictorial, plus looking at Skennerton's pics, none of these 1933 receiver pics or drawings indicates that it has the last "1" over stamped with a "3". One can observe a slight vertical line which extends from the "E" in Enfield downward into the "3", but upon close inspection its actually an irregular metal flaw and not a "1" that's been over stamped.
So, what does all of this mean? To be honest, at this point I have...
53 Safety Lever
Marked on top with Crown over ??/E = RSAF Enfield Toolroom, Middlesex (Government Factory, used on toolroom inspection, special models or initial production)
"Broad Arrow" = Accepted for government service, after inspection.
54 Safety Lever
Marked on top with Crown over ??/E = RSAF Enfield Toolroom, Middlesex (Government Factory, used on toolroom inspection, special models or initial production)
"Broad Arrow" = Accepted for government service, after inspection.
55 Safety Lever
Marked on top with Crown over ??/E = RSAF Enfield Toolroom, Middlesex (Government Factory, used on toolroom inspection, special models or initial production)
"Broad Arrow" = Accepted for government service, after inspection.
56 Modified Rear Sight (battle sight removed)
This appears to be faked. It is a Fazakerley rear sight that has been crudely stamped to appear as if it's RSAF Enfield Proof Marked?
57 Modified Rear Sight (battle sight removed)
This appears to be faked. It is a Fazakerley rear sight that has been crudely stamped to appear as if it's RSAF Enfield Proof Marked?
58 Modified Rear Sight (battle sight removed)
This appears to be faked. It is a Fazakerley rear sight that has been crudely stamped to appear as if it's RSAF Enfield Proof Marked?
59 Modified Rear Sight (battle sight removed)
This appears to be faked. It is a Fazakerley rear sight that has been crudely stamped to appear as if it's RSAF Enfield Proof Marked?
60 Modified Rear Sight (battle sight removed)
This appears to be faked. It is a Fazakerley rear sight that has been crudely stamped to appear as if it's RSAF Enfield Proof Marked?
61 Correctly marked RSAF Enfield rear sight.
Pic courtesy of "Lance"
62 Correctly marked RSAF Enfield rear sight.
Pic courtesy of "Lance"
63 Correctly marked RSAF Enfield rear sight.
Pic courtesy of "Lance"
64 Front pad for scope mount attachment.
Marked on top with Crown over ??/E = RSAF Enfield Toolroom, Middlesex (Government Factory, used on toolroom inspection, special models or initial production).
The front pad screws are replacements - at least the middle & rear ones. Look at them from the inner aspect of the receiver as well as 'face on'.
65 Front pad for scope mount attachment.
Marked on top with Crown over ??/E = RSAF Enfield Toolroom, Middlesex (Government Factory, used on toolroom inspection, special models or initial production).
The front pad screws are replacements - at least the middle & rear ones. Look at them from the inner aspect of the receiver as well as 'face on'.
66 Front pad for scope mount attachment.
Marked on top with Crown over ??/E = RSAF Enfield Toolroom, Middlesex (Government Factory, used on toolroom inspection, special models or initial production).
The front pad screws are replacements - at least the middle & rear ones. Look at them from the inner aspect of the receiver as well as 'face on'.
67 Receiver Inspection Marking
Crown over W3
68 Receiver Inspection Marking
Crown over W3
69 Receiver Inspection Marking
Crown over W3
70 Receiver Inspection Marking
Crown over W3
71 Crown over ?4/E = RSAF Enfield Toolroom, Middlesex (Government Factory, used on toolroom inspection, special models or initial production).
"Crossed Pennants" = Feature of bolt proof
"Broad Arrow" = Accepted for government service, after inspection.
72 Crown over ?4/E = RSAF Enfield Toolroom, Middlesex (Government Factory, used on toolroom inspection, special models or initial production).
"Crossed Pennants" = Feature of bolt proof
"Broad Arrow" = Accepted for government service, after inspection.
