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Enfield Receiver
- Thread starter az_imuth
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mikejonestkd
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That is not a No4 receiver. it looks like a No2
Not a No 2, No 2 was the designation of .22 trainer rifles.
From what I can determine by reading on the internet, it is a SMLE Mk III*, the addition of the solid charger bridge over the receiver distinguishes it from the SMLE Mk II* which had a charger bridge that was open at the top.
FWIW, there should be a stamp on the wrist on the right side that tells you what the rifle is. Often there are so many stamps that it is hard to tell what it says.
From what I can determine by reading on the internet, it is a SMLE Mk III*, the addition of the solid charger bridge over the receiver distinguishes it from the SMLE Mk II* which had a charger bridge that was open at the top.
FWIW, there should be a stamp on the wrist on the right side that tells you what the rifle is. Often there are so many stamps that it is hard to tell what it says.
mikejonestkd
New member
I stand corrected, i was confused as he said it was a trainer, which led me to believe it was a .22
@Nimrod...no attempt here to keep any secrets from you. Just not very familiar with the enfields.
I do appreciate those who have offered help. The charger bridge does go all the way across the top of the receiver. The rifle is a .22 caliber trainer and has a .22 caliber barrel, not a lined barrel.
The stamp at the right wrist has been ground off and now only shows 'SHT .22' and 'IV' below that. The left wrist has 5 lines of markings as follows:
**
?02 W/S
1962
RFI
1944
Thanks again for any info!
I do appreciate those who have offered help. The charger bridge does go all the way across the top of the receiver. The rifle is a .22 caliber trainer and has a .22 caliber barrel, not a lined barrel.
The stamp at the right wrist has been ground off and now only shows 'SHT .22' and 'IV' below that. The left wrist has 5 lines of markings as follows:
**
?02 W/S
1962
RFI
1944
Thanks again for any info!
mikejonestkd
New member
I finally dug my rifles out of the safe.
None of my No4 rifle receivers look like the OPs.
here is a bit of info on the trainers:
https://www.rifleman.org.uk/Enfield_Rifle_No.2_and_.22RF_Mk.III.html
scroll halfway down the page, they reference identical "ENFIELD SHT .22 IV" markings
None of my No4 rifle receivers look like the OPs.
here is a bit of info on the trainers:
https://www.rifleman.org.uk/Enfield_Rifle_No.2_and_.22RF_Mk.III.html
scroll halfway down the page, they reference identical "ENFIELD SHT .22 IV" markings
mikejonestkd
Thanks! That looks identical to what I have. It still has the base and ears for the barrel sight, but the sight is no longer present. So, this would be a No.2 Mk.IV* rifle. What threw me was that I thought only the No.4's and up had provisions for a receiver sight. Learn something new every day.
Once again, I appreciate your help!
Thanks! That looks identical to what I have. It still has the base and ears for the barrel sight, but the sight is no longer present. So, this would be a No.2 Mk.IV* rifle. What threw me was that I thought only the No.4's and up had provisions for a receiver sight. Learn something new every day.
Once again, I appreciate your help!
mikejonestkd
New member
az_imuth, i hope you a lifetime of enjoyment out of the rifle. They are pretty neat, a good friend has one and its a dandy.
It is my understanding that a No.4, converted to a .22 trainer, becomes a No.2, and is usually remarked as such.
The action still began life as a No.4 (or a No.1 Mk III) until conversion to a .22 then after that, its a No.2 rifle...
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If that's not correct, please do enlighten me..
The action still began life as a No.4 (or a No.1 Mk III) until conversion to a .22 then after that, its a No.2 rifle...
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If that's not correct, please do enlighten me..