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Lot 472: Enfield 4MK1 Rifle 303 British

Desirable World War II Enfield No. 4 MKI (T) Bolt Action Sniper Rifle with Scope and Observers Telescope

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: November 30, 2012

Lot 472: Enfield 4MK1 Rifle 303 British

Desirable World War II Enfield No. 4 MKI (T) Bolt Action Sniper Rifle with Scope and Observers Telescope

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: November 30, 2012

Estimated Price: $2,750 - $4,250
Price Realized:
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Desirable World War II Enfield No. 4 MKI (T) Bolt Action Sniper Rifle with Scope and Observers Telescope

Manufacturer: Enfield
Model: 4MK1
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 303 British
Barrel: 25 1/2 inch round
Finish: black paint
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 4002
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 106
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

This is an 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 into the 1960s when it was replaced by the L42 model. The left side of the butt socket is marked "M 47 C/1944/F37289/TR". It is fitted with the original blade front sight with ear protectors and the correct No. 4, MKI adjustable folding rear sight. It is mounted with the correct WWII smooth semi-straight grip walnut stock and forend set with the removable screw-on birch cheekpiece and steel buttplate. The stock and forend have the standard WWII British proof and acceptance marks and the underside of the buttstock is marked "S51". 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/AK&S No.22771/1945. The mounting bracket is stamped in small numbers, "T33456" and the scope rings are numbered 503D and 504D on the top and bottom half. Complete with one magazine, original leather lens caps for the scope and a three draw signal Corp telescope marked, "Telescope SIG (MKIV) ALSDGS/Negretti & Zambra/LONDON/1916/No.15635".

Rating Definition:

Very fine with 95% of the arsenal blue and black painted finish overall. The stock and handguards are all very fine with clear markings and proofs with an old hand rubbed type of finish on the wood. The scope and mount also retain 90% of their original black painted type finish with wear on the ends of the scope with clear optics. The observers telescope is also very good overall with clear markings with the optics being a little cloudy. The leather cover shows numerous scratches, rub marks and minor gouges from use. The rifle has matching numbers except the scope and mount.



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