SMLE MkIV*
Training Rifle
Enfield 1917
Calibre .22
Serial No 1673

Price: £1,200

Excellent Condition

The MkIV was approved for Land Service in 1921 and is a conversion from the SMLE Mk III & III*.
Due to nomenclature changes in 1926, it became the “Rifle No2 MkIV*”.
The original designation marking on the butt socket were removed & new ones stamped below the Royal Cypher & original year of manufacture.

The magazine was added in May 1925 with the spring & follower removed.
The purpose of the magazine was to catch spent cases.

The bolt has an off centre floating firing pin & larger extractor claw. There were circa 25,000 converted at Enfield.

This particular rifle has matching serial numbers on the action & bolt.

The woodwork is in very good condition, fitted with a Long Butt, & the metal work retains
nearly all of its original military finish with no rust or pitting.

The rear sight has the 25 Yard Marking.

Magazine is marked .22 either side & has a matching serial number

Action Ring is marked Parker Hale - Denoting either Conversion by them or possibly sold by them

Parker Hale sold thousands of Surplus Military Rifles

.22 Lee Enfield’s are become scarce & hard to obtain due to the re-assurgance of
small bore classic rifle events such as the Mini Methuen & Field Firing Match

It just started to rain as I took pictures hence hence small rain droplets

Tested at 30 Yards with Eley Club Ammunition - See Test Target Below