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Savage Enfield No.4 MKI *PICS*
3/13/2012 10:38:06 AM
Hello all,
Over the weekend I purchased a 1942 Savage Lend Lease Enfield No.4 MKI. The bolt handle does match the serial number on the receiver band wich is also stamped 1942. It does have a faint import mark on the receiver - IAC Alexandria VA. There are block S's all over the rifle and the metal finish is in fantastic shape. It does have the US PROPERTY mark and 1300 mtr ladder sights. 2 groove barrel is stunning with deep rifling and shines like a mirror. I bought 2 boxes of PRVI over the weekend and hope to shoot it very soon.
The wood is in "decent" shape. All pieces are also marked with the block S's and has the grooved rear handguard. The front sight is drifted way to the right and I haven't properly boresighted it yet. I stripped the rifle yesterday and found the finish on the barrel to be immaculate, no pitting whatsoever on any of the metal parts. I cleaned all parts with mineral spirits, removing the small amount of cosmo I found and wiped it all down with good ol' Hoppes oil. I sparingly added some Tetra grease to the bolt carrier, lugs, sear, and trigger.
I wish the wood was in better condition and the front sight was centered, but what can you expect from a 70 year old workhorse? Hopefully, I will be forced to center the front sight when I shoot it! :D
I have toyed with the idea of buying a replacement stock set that is in better condition and keep the original set if I ever have to sell it. Sure don't plan on it.
Mark
Over the weekend I purchased a 1942 Savage Lend Lease Enfield No.4 MKI. The bolt handle does match the serial number on the receiver band wich is also stamped 1942. It does have a faint import mark on the receiver - IAC Alexandria VA. There are block S's all over the rifle and the metal finish is in fantastic shape. It does have the US PROPERTY mark and 1300 mtr ladder sights. 2 groove barrel is stunning with deep rifling and shines like a mirror. I bought 2 boxes of PRVI over the weekend and hope to shoot it very soon.
The wood is in "decent" shape. All pieces are also marked with the block S's and has the grooved rear handguard. The front sight is drifted way to the right and I haven't properly boresighted it yet. I stripped the rifle yesterday and found the finish on the barrel to be immaculate, no pitting whatsoever on any of the metal parts. I cleaned all parts with mineral spirits, removing the small amount of cosmo I found and wiped it all down with good ol' Hoppes oil. I sparingly added some Tetra grease to the bolt carrier, lugs, sear, and trigger.
I wish the wood was in better condition and the front sight was centered, but what can you expect from a 70 year old workhorse? Hopefully, I will be forced to center the front sight when I shoot it! :D
I have toyed with the idea of buying a replacement stock set that is in better condition and keep the original set if I ever have to sell it. Sure don't plan on it.
Mark
3/13/2012 11:32:20 AM
Very nice! Congrats. I wouldn't change a thing.
3/13/2012 11:56:47 AM
I would say that stock looks good as is. Nice find!
3/13/2012 3:34:04 PM
Looks real nice to me!
3/13/2012 8:46:58 PM
Good looking rifle.
3/13/2012 11:48:06 PM
These were a nice batch of No4's that IAC imported out of South Africa a few years back.
The mark on the recvr ring is South African. Any Numbers on butt plate ?
The mark on the recvr ring is South African. Any Numbers on butt plate ?
3/14/2012 3:03:20 PM
Thanks for all of the compliments on the rifle, guys!
I really appreciate the info about the South African marking on the top of the receiver. What interesting journeys these surplus firearms have gone through!
No numbers or marks on the buttplate other than the inside where there are a few block S's.
Mark
I really appreciate the info about the South African marking on the top of the receiver. What interesting journeys these surplus firearms have gone through!
No numbers or marks on the buttplate other than the inside where there are a few block S's.
Mark
3/15/2012 11:01:57 AM
Great score, looks like a fresh FTR.
3/15/2012 8:42:47 PM
Very nice. Good find.
3/16/2012 11:53:02 AM
The boss has 4 Savage No4Mk1's. been trying like crazy to get him to sell me one.
