Victorian-era British arms, accoutrements, and military history. Enfield 303 10Rd Gun Magazine . Phillips & Klancher, p. 207 note 7 to Chapter 3. Skip to content. About Us Contact Us My Account. 319. 2 - Unzip it. IN 95% CONDTION, ALL MATCHING OF COURSE, WE HAVE A VERY RARE MAKER ALBION MOTORS SCOTLAND MADE 1942 BRITISH WW2 NO2 MK1** ENFIELD REVOLVER. Over the years I have received many emails regarding serial numbers. The Enfield No. I also have another Lithgow Bren where the serial numbers all match where one is prefixed with a B whereas the other numbers are prefixed with a A, this mistake was never corrected. Its single-action trigger is reasonable at five pounds. Most of our products are unique. The Enfield No. Colt 1911 1918. (I) Giveaway ends September 30, 2022. No substitutions or transfers to a third party are allowed. $200-400. M. Do you have a Webley revolver with the mark Commonwealth Bank on the barrel. Collector's Comments and Feedback: SKU: 04-16-2015-2 Category: Gone But Not Forgotten. I have no clue. Enfield No2 Mk1 .38S&W; Lahti M-40 / Husqvarna; Walther PP; Steyr M9-A1; Steyr S9-A1; X9 Shooter Arms; HK USP; Pietta 1873; Type 14 NAMBU . Enfield No2 Recoil Plate & Screw Our Price: $24.50 . Excellent overall condition. How to Use Classifieds - PLEASE READ FIRST ! The prefixes were assigned as follows: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, L, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T ,U, V, W, Y ,Y, Z, AA, AB, AC. Bore is very good. The usual suggestion is to look for what is the selling price on gun-broker & take the average of sold ones on there for "fair market value". I thought the spur less mn1* didn't start until 1938. Any less and his dedication will be suspect.". 2 for further information. Quote; The .455-inch cartridge used by the Webley revolvers was actually 0.441 inch (11.2 mm) and the design reflected the experience of the colonial wars. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if needed) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. The spurless DAO hammers were required by Tank Corps command to avoid snagging the hammers on tank internals. The right side has 1931 under the crown and a 32 on top of barrel. It is highly collectable but not rare. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. And DEP does indeed indicate Depot. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. This revolver was adopted for British Military service in 1932 as Enfield Revolver, .38 Calibre, No.2 Mark 1. Webley Mark 1 (Slanted grip) 1935-1964. The most common of these were: XP was used for the Shortened and Lightened Australian Lithgow (No6 Jungle Carbine) rifles, A was used for No1 MkVI trail rifles, BS was used on the British No7 small bore rifles, and T1 for the No5 small bore rifles. Peek! A scarce variant was made by Albion Motors of Scotstown, Scotland. 2 revolvers remained in service until well into the 80's. Posted: 5/8/2014 7:50:27 AM EST. Like the Webley, all serial numbers are matching, to include the smooth wooden grips. ISHAPORE NO 2 MK I* DA .38 CAL ENFIELD REVOLVER | Ishapore Model No 2 Mk 1* .38 caliber double action Enfield revolver. The Enfield-designed pistol was quickly accepted under the designation "Revolver, No 2 Mk I" (single/double action, with a hammer spur), and was adopted in 1931,[9] followed in 1938 by the Mk I* (lightened trigger pull, spurless hammer, double-action only),[10] and finally the Mk I** (simplified for wartime production) in 1942. Basic WWII .38 MkIV serial number ranges by year are listed here: Probably a good place to ask about earlier guns as well. This revolver is in good condition considering its age. Wilson, Royce. Don't know what happened to those pic. Thats the Enfield No. Made in 1944 (the revolver, not the wife), it has the correct bobbed hammer of the Mk I*. Bottom of barrel has England GSAD MANH.BCH.CA. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winner(s). Thanks form being patient with me, the enfield rookie I am! It is one of 75,000. 5 Mk 1, unofficially nicknamed "Jungle Carbine.". The old steel pot wobbled, wasnt dented and didnt even fall off the post. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. BUT to be honest, these markings would be on the butt marking disc during that period and by then, in the Army, marking on the actual pistol was taboo. I am trying to do some research on the Enfield No 2 mk 1, Mk 1* and Mk 1 ** revolvers and would like some help from the forum. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winner(s). No5 rifles (Jungle Carbines) serial numbers consisted of a sequential 4 digit number starting with 0001 running through to 9999, the numbers were preceded by a letter prefix. To make an offer please complete the form below: Minimum price for the offer must be greater than or equal to $0. Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. [13] The new cartridge was accepted into Commonwealth Service as "Cartridge, Pistol, .380 Mk IIz", firing a 178 - 180 grain (11.7 g) full metal jacket round-nose bullet. The Enfield No. 1896 Mk1 MLE (Magazine Lee-Enfield) Long Lee (Mfg by BSA&M Co. - Birmingham Small Arms & Machine Co.) (Issued to the 37th Haldimand Battalion of Rifles) Just got interested in the older guns a couple of years ago when I got the 1873 from my grandfather. Imperial War Museum photograph H-25436. DEP could certainly relate to an abbreviation for the Depot of the Royal Tank Regiment which is now their national musem at Bovington, and probably a local armourers mark as his stock item there. Enfield Revolver RSAFNo.2 Mk.I Yours falls into the category of having a low serial number and one of 917,000 produced. While the rest of the world was moving on to semi-automatic pistols, the British continued to embrace the rugged dependability of the revolver when it came time to replace the venerable .455 Webley. . The 380/200 Mk I lead bullet cartridge was continued in service, originally restricted to training and marksmanship practice. The Enfield Mk. For sale is an Enfield No.2 MK I double-action revolver in .38 S&W. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. With a history and tradition of fine gun making behind them, the Manurhin series of Revolvers is truly world-class. It carries all the little British proof marks they customarily scratch up guns with and best of all, is stamped R.A.F. The serial number is L6225. British WWI Robbins of Dudley Push Dagger Leather Scabbard. Fortapache, you are right that the Enfield No2 was not among the most popular handguns of WWII, but it did meet the requirements set by the British military establishment. Contest void where prohibited by law. No substitutions or transfers to a third party are allowed. $44.95. R. Enfield Mk II (not No.2) Reese Williams; 13 d ago; 8. It is not, however, the best choice for deliberately aimed, long-distance shooting the double-action pull will throw the most competent shooter's aim off enough to noticeably affect accuracy at ranges of more than 15 yards (14m) or so. The No. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. Removing the hammer spur meant the revolver could not be cocked to fire single action (pull the hammer back, then pull the trigger to fire) but could only be fired double action (pull the trigger only). British Enfield No. A first gen Winchester 1873 also in 44-40. Gun Genius. I get a 9 group centered on the target at 25 yards with a machine rest. Contest void where prohibited by law. There is a cleaning rod pocket inside the holster. The insurance guy I use has no clue on guns, I have asked before. He worked the oil fields in west Texas and this was his pickup gun he used for 20 + years. The new variant was named the Number 2 Mk I*. The grips backstrap is serrated, and the hammer and break-open lever are nicely checkered. O/R. 2 the British government purchased a large number of the Webley Mk IV for issue. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. The idea was that the cylinder moved forward far enough to permit fired cases to be completely extracted (and ejected by gravity), but not far enough to permit live cartridges (i.e., those with projectiles still present, and thus longer in overall length) from being removed in the same manner. The serial #A5003 all match.the right side of barrel has NP.38".767 3-5 tons. The used value of an ENFIELD NO2 MK 1 pistol has fallen $0.00 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $460.64 . Here is a simple shadow board depicting the 4 most common Enfields. Guns, Parts and Accessories Quick Shopper, WTS/WTB/WTT (Want to Sell, Buy or Trade) Forum, Appraisals, Fakery, Dispute Resolution & Mediation Forum. THIS IS THE RAREST OF THE BRITISH MAKERS AND THEY ARE HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER AND SELDOM SEEN. Description. Combined with the cumbersome nature of the revolver, and a tendency for the action to foul or jam when extracting cartridges, the Enfield Mk I/Mk II revolvers were never popular and eventually replaced in 1889 by the .455 calibre Webley Mk I revolver. 226 Williams Ln. good idea, I will have. But one time with one handgun the Brits almost got things right. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. The right side of the frame has ENFIELD/ No 2 CROWN / 1940 The plastic checkered grips are in very good condition but is missing a logo disc on the right grip. (II) Limit one entry per household. The volume of serial number inquiries has prompted me to fashion this page together and try and explain how best to identify a particular rifles manufacturer. Left side of trigger: No idea Pix 7. 2 is an unrelated .38 calibre revolver that was the standard sidearm of British and Commonwealth forces during World War II. Trails rifle 1933. The final result in March 1944 became the No. No purchase necessary. ENFIELD #2 MK. Toggle mobile menu. Most likely was designed to fire the .38 S&W but with a 200gr bullet. Best to get an appraisal though, and like all things, firearms values fluctuate, more so here in Canada lately. The second variant was the MkI*, which had a spurless hammer and was double-action only, meaning that the hammer could not be thumb-cocked by the shooter for each shot. Every week we put items for sale starting at $1 ! Components for these rifles were made by Enfield about 1935, shipped to Fazakerly in 1940. It is fun to shoot even with the hard trigger pull. But the persistent zero problem became an annoyance. 1 .38 REVOLVER GRIPS quantity. L43A1 7.62mm Machine Gun, variant of L7, used on the Scorpion as a ranging gun. OOO! SKU 146954. used good Out of stock. II was the issue sidearm of the North-West Mounted Police in Canada from 1883 until 1911. 2 Mk 1* Double Action Revolver. Yet again, once the sequence of numbers caped out letter prefixes were used to start the sequence over. During WWII Webley would produce the Mk IV for the British government to make up for shortages of Enfields. Sometimes my impetuous nature gets me into trouble at gun shows when I quickly buy something catching my attention without proper consideration. SMLEs will have serial numbers stamped on the bolt, receiver, barrel, nose cap and the underside of the rear sight. Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. In my usual way of collecting serial numbers, I began collating Enfield revolver serials some time ago. 2 revolvers saw widespread service with British and Commonwealth forces throughout World War 2 (1939-1945) though it was not as highly valued as other sidearms of the conflict were. Enfield No2 Barrel Catch Spring Enfield No2 Mainspring Our Price: $21.50 . The item is an Enfield No. Like the SMLE an all matching No4 or No5 will have all the serial numbers matching wherever they are found on a particular rifle. I am trying to find out what year this was made. Contest open to U.S. residents only. AN ENFIELD NO2 MK 1 pistol is currently worth an average price of $460.64 used . Minimum price for the offer must be greater than 0% of the Product. APEX Gun Parts is your source for hard to find gun parts, parts kits, and accessories. The new model became the Magazine, Lee Enfield Mk1 or MLE Mk1 in 1895. (II) Limit one entry per household. The term "Enfield Revolver" is not applied to Webley Mk VI revolvers built by RSAF Enfield between 1923 and 1926. I have a No4 MkI cruciform bayonet made by Singer Sewing Machine. Again, thanks for the help! That's the Enfield No. The plastic grips were thought an improvement at the time. Its double-action trigger pull is one of the shortest Ive ever encountered during 50+ years of shooting. Item Number: PR40212. 7 day inspection period on all website purchases. I am trying to find out what year this was made. Our goal is to encourage collectors by providing honest descriptions, fair prices, and the best customer service. The Enfield No.2 Mk I was designed for use with the Cartridge S.A. Ball Revolver .380 inch Mk. Up for sale is a RSAF Enfield No2 Mk1 revolver. [8] Complaints began arising as early as 1887, influenced in part by the British switching to Webleys,[9] and by 1896, hinge wear and barrel loosening were a real issue. Additionally, in keeping with the revolver's purpose as a close-range weapon, the handgrips, now made of plastic, were redesigned to improve grip when used in rapid double-action fire; the new handgrip design was given the designation MkII. My 1-20 tin to lead alloy makes them drop right at 200 grains so its easy to duplicate the Brits initial .38/200 lead bullet load with a charge of 2.0 grains of Bullseye or Titegroup. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. The Royal Small Arms Factory at Enfield Lock, England began production of this revolver in 1942, and continued until 1957. These prefixes can be used to authenticate these rifles if found in a gun shop or personal collection. 1916 Luger. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM DIY 2022, P.O. Despite officially being declared obsolete at the end of World War II, the Enfield (and Webley revolvers) were not completely phased out in favour of the Browning Hi-Power until April 1969. 13 d ago. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. Ive made up a few of these with 159 grain bullets and 2.2 grains of Hercules, with so-so results. 2 Mk I in my collection weighs a mere 28 ounces with a 5 barrel and checkered walnut grips. No3 Mk1 numbers 50800 - 88683. | Caliber / Ga 38 | Barrel Length 5" | Serial Number Q336 | Condition: Overall good. Here are some of my guys; Very nice collection! Bore is excellent, and action fairly tight for a top break. Markings are: England, BNP 38-767, 3 1/2 tons, F2B, ESC 199. They are idiots. The 12 month average price is $460.64 used. 656. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. 3 - Run the file: enfield. Skip to the beginning of the images gallery, 73 Plank Ave Paoli, This gun is chambered in 38 S&W. This gun is in good condition overall with some signs of wear. The rifle only has 4 digits in the serial number, and a PF prefix. lead-alloy bullets at a miserable 630 fps. I can't read the date, but it's post-WWII, probably early 50's but maybe later. Serial Numbers, Model, Mark and Manufacture Identification. I do not recommend it for any other firearm, as the condition of vintage firearms varies. Ebook's Content. All serial numbers are matching. We specialize in all military surplus weapons from AK-47s, AR-15s, Mausers, CETME, Enfields, UZIs, and much more! and in the original caliber. Add to cart. It is a spur less gun with mk1* . Ammo: As a result of the British military looking for a lighter replacement for the .455 Webley, they settled on the .38 Smith and Wesson chambering. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. Contest void where prohibited by law. Price: $550.00 Maker: Enfield Model: No. The Enfield No. Thanks, I can see my webley mk iv .38 serial number in the 108,000 range was made in 1943, according to their parameters for that number range. Gerard, Henrotin. One example will suffice. 2 Mk I .38 at right was adopted as a replacement for the huge Webley Mk VI .455. This page was last edited on 23 April 2022, at 10:28. Deployed military should use stateside address. Right side of frame: Enfield No2 Mk1 and 1938 legend, the other marks that looks like crossed swords I have no idea Pix 6. [7] 1943 Enfield No4 Mk1 T Sniper.303 British Rifle Serial Number: H35570 Holland & Holland Sniper Conversion . I carried the only Mk1 without the star in our Battery armoury, all the others were the Mk1* and I hated them. Enfield No. However, when factoring in replacement of the . The bullet had a velocity of 625 feet per second and had about the same performance as the .38 Long Colt. Over the years I have received many emails regarding serial numbers. By 1887, a rival had emerged in the form of the .455-caliber Webley revolver, and by 1889 production of the Enfield revolver had ended. A 1931-dated Enfield No. [3] The authorities began a search for a double-action revolver with less weight and recoil that could be quickly mastered by a minimally trained soldier,[4] with a good probability of hitting an enemy with the first shot at extremely close ranges.
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