number5 mark 1 enfield 303 british jungle carbine
Do a search for: British No.1 MkIII, No.4 Mk1, No. 5 Jungle carbine or British Enfield these are the three major models of the .303 British rifles.
7.7x56R, more commonly sold as the .303 British.
There are many types of .303 rifles. Perhaps the most famous is the British Lee-Enfield series, beginning with the No. 1 Mk1, ending with the No. 4 MkII. This famous rifle was the evolution of the bolt action design of James Paris Lee, a British (Scottish-born who later became Canadian) inventor and the famous Royal Small Arms factory in Enfield, England who designed the square-shaped rifling system. The '.303 British' is the most famous calibre used in these rifles and went on to become the most widely sold rifle and calibre in history.
Love my Long Branch. Depending on condition and originality, $200-$375.
The value of a 1942 Enfield .303 No 4 MK1 rifle can vary significantly based on its condition, provenance, and any modifications. Generally, prices range from $300 to $800, with excellent condition or historically significant examples potentially fetching higher amounts. It's advisable to consult with a firearms expert or appraiser for a more precise valuation based on specific details and market trends.
Long Branch (Canada) only made the No 4 as far as I know and started production in 1941
By configuration and markings You can get an approximate year range by observing the Model and Type of Enfield. The No.1 Mk III was made from around 1907 to 1944, while the No. 4 Mk1 was made from 1939 to 1956. Further narrowing can be done by observing which of the manufacturers made the rifle. There are numerous collector books and magazines relating to this subject.
If you mean a Lee Enfield, yes, there have been many books written.
Please read your question over, and ask again- but a Mk1 No4 and a Mk1 No4.........???
The Canadian Long Branch Arsenal in 1944 was busy building firearms to equip the British and Dominion military forces. There was a war going on, and military production in Great Britain had been severely damaged in bombing raids. Production included the No.4 Mark 1 rifle. I happen to have one from 1944. Nice rifles, BTW.
Varies dependent on condition, whether numbers are matching or not, etc. You'd be looking at anywhere between $150 - $550. If it's been sporterised, expect the value to remain at the low side.
The standard British Soldier in World War One was armed with the Lee-Enfield Mk1 Type 3 Rifle SMLE (affectionately referred to as the Smelly, Short Magazine Lee Enfield). It fired a .303 caliber bullet, each magazine carried 10. The rifle was so effective it was used throughout both World Wars and is still encountered in limited numbers on modern battlefields. Officers and NCO's were typically given a webley revolver in addition to the SMLE. Machine Gun crews were armed with a variety of automatic weapons, the most common being the Lewis Gun. I hope this answers your question.