r/LeeEnfield

Acquired this Enfield no.4 mk1 yesterday and I've been doing some digging but figured I'd come to the experts for insight!

All serial numbers I've found are matching except the butt-plate, the guy I got it from (70 years old) inherited it from his dad, and he did not know anything about it.

I plan on keeping this rifle for a long time and will hopefully hand it down to my son along with the rest of my collection one day. I'd appreciate any info that would help me understand more about this new addition to the family heirlooms

First enfield. Any insight is greatly appreciated

Rifle No. 1 Mk. 3* 1951

India crest and markings

.303 British

Is this to far out or still good? Everything ells on bolt looks good

I joined the Lee Enfield family.

1947 Lee Enfield No 5. MK1 Jungle Carbine manufactured by ROF Fazakerly. Has matching numbers, the butt plate is original, the bore and trigger are excellent, and I believe the original factory Suncorite (not refinished). Looking forward to a trip to the range.

Has anyone successfully replaced a Charging Bridge before ? I picked up a sporter that ive been restoring to former glory but the Bridge was drilled out. I know they were welded / riveted/ sometimes both, and I have 2 DP receivers to take a Bridge from, just worried about cosmetics really. . . Any tips on how to get it correctly would be greatly appreciated !

Hey all

When doing some maintenance on this 1941 Lithgow No. 1 Mk. III* I noticed that the bushing between the trigger guard screw and the receiver was missing. I dutifully ordered a spare, only to find that it doesn't fit.

The bushing appears to be the proper size (and was sourced from a Lee Enfield spare parts shop), however the diameter of the hole in the forewood is 1-2mm slimmer than the OD of the bushing (which is approx 9mm).

What might be going on here, and what can I do about it, apart from live without the bushing?

Thanks all

Found old Lee Enfield in family friends basement, it’s missing a bolt and the stock is definitely wrong. Can any of you figure out which Enfield this may be

Recently acquired this No.1 Mk3. Metal parts matching 1918. Everything looked good but when I went to muzzle test the gun at home the muzzle test was not good. Is it basically a wall hanger or is there something to be done about it? The bore when looked at looks dark but has defined rifling.

One is ZF 4/60 and the other is BODY BIB

Just inherited this Lee Enfield no.1 mrk.4 I noticed some Charing at the front of the stock I know nothing about this rifle other than my great uncle had it for years and never talked about it so wondering if this would even be safe to shoot or if it's just a wall hanger now. bolt was well looked after springs and everything seems fine

I recently bought a No4 Mk1 enfield for more
than I should’ve. it’s pretty beat up, but the bores in decent condition and it still shoots. I was wondering if any information could be derived from the markings on the gun?

Hey all hopefully this is the best community to ask, just let me know if there is a r/ more focused on the Ishapore variants :). So I bought a used, sporterized Ishapore off of Basspro last year and ordered a magazine off Numrich. However, when trying them out at the range I could not get the magazine to seat even slightly, so I stopped trying and assumed I got the wrong type of mag.
Hopefully the pics of the markings, receiver and mag help but can anyone advise on what the exact issue may be? any feedback welcome!
exact mag I purchased - https://www.gunpartscorp.com/products/376330

The barrel band also isn’t really fitting properly and I’m curious what the solution for that is and I want to know if I’m visibly missing any other parts besides the bolt assembly. I also don’t know how to check if this is reamed out for .410 shells or if it’s for the straight wall .303 British. Any information would be appreciated as this is my first enfield and I don’t know jack about it

Hey all, this what I assume is an enfield as I was told was passed down and sadly I don't know that much about it. By chance does anyone happen to know the meaning of these marks/text? I tried looking into but sadly I wasn't able to find much. Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you!

Just got this No4Mk1* from a pawnshop for what I think was a good price. I know nothing about Lee Enfields and was wondering if I could have some help identifying what exactly I have. I understand what the FTR marking means, and that the gun was originally manufactured in 1944, but there are tons of other stamps and marks all over the rifle. Also, it is a No4Mk1* but I can't find Savage or Long Branch markings anywhere on it. The bolt has a matching serial number electro-penciled into the back of the cocking handle - I forgot to get a pic of it. Any help or knowledge is appreciated!