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Lot 629: Enfield 4MK1 Rifle 303 British

WWII Enfield No. 4 MKI(T) Sniper Rifle with Scope, Mount and Lens Caps

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2011

Lot 629: Enfield 4MK1 Rifle 303 British

WWII Enfield No. 4 MKI(T) Sniper Rifle with Scope, Mount and Lens Caps

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2011

Estimated Price: $2,750 - $4,500
Price Realized:
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WWII Enfield No. 4 MKI(T) Sniper Rifle with Scope, Mount and Lens Caps

Manufacturer: Enfield
Model: 4MK1
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 303 British
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: black paint
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2162
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 124
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

This is a very good example of a late WWII production British Enfield No. 4 MK 1 (T) sniper with a No. 32 MK3 scope. This was the standard British sniper rifle that was developed in the late 1930s, with over 26,000 produced it was used throughout WWII, Korea and well into the 1960s when it was eventually upgraded/converted into the L42 model. The left side of the rifle receiver is marked with a "T" denoting that it was targeted and the left side of the butt socket is marked "M47C / 1944 / B38449/ TR" . It is fitted with the original blade front sight with ear protectors, and the correct No. 4, MKI adjustable rear sight with the rear aperture milled off. It is fitted with the correct WWII smooth, semi-straight grip walnut stock and forend set with the removable, screw-on birch cheekpiece, steel buttplate with compartment and sling swivels. The stock has the standard acceptance proof marks in the pistol grip area with large "S51" denoting conversion into to a sniper rifle, directly behind that. The rifle is fitted with the standard No. 32 MK3 sniper scope that is marked on top of the tube "TEL. STG. No. 32 MK3/OS 2039A/ CT&S manufacturers marks/No.18706/", with the rings sequently numbered on the top and bottom half. The mounting bracket is stamped with the rifle serial number and it is complete with one magazine, original leather lens caps for the scope and a British canvas sling.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall with 98% of the wartime parkerized type finish remaining with wear and finish loss on the edges and high spots overall, barrel bands, and exposed front section of the barrel with some light thinning on the rear receiver area. The stock and handguard are all in very good condition overall with minor handling marks and light pressure dents on the sides of the buttstock and cheekpiece and a couple of areas on the handguards. The scope and mount retain 95% of an old black painted touch up finish on the mount, front and rear section of the scope. The optics are clear and the windage and elevation knobs work correctly.



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