4 Mk2 rifles from Fazakerley were perhaps the last Lee Enfield No. M.E. 4 Lee-Enfield rifles, which were discovered in storage in Ethiopia. ROF (F)- Royal Ordinance Factory, Fazakerley, UK, FY- Royal Ordinance Factory,Fazakerley, UK, (F)-Royal Ordinance Factory,Fazakerley, UK, UF-Royal Ordinance Factory,Fazakerley, UK, Long Branch- Small Arms Ltd., Long Branch, Ontario, Canada, P.O.F.- Pakistan Ordnance Factory, Wah, Pakistan. L89A1 9mm Instructional Automatic Pistol. SYD Moorebank, NSW Switzerland was not an occupied What does the 2/ in front of the screw mean? Hendon FT(A) Fleet Train (Aust.) A.K. We have not fired this rifle. This is a New in Wrap Lee Enfield #4 Mk. "kfk", "mpr" &c. C.H. Inspector Naval Ordnance, Bath Rifle large grain MSP Port Pirie, SA Threads per inch COP Cornhusker Ordnance Plant Lenz & Ladysmith, Only thing i know (i think) is that is was FtR'd in '52 at fazakerley. Overall Condition:This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish as refinished. Markings do relate to ROF Fazakerley. Hand, Cooksville* 1955 No.4 Mk2 Enfield Rifle (Still Wrapped) (Mfg by Fazakerley) (Click PIC to Enlarge) Observations: Note: Observations and pics provided courtesy of Gunboards member Rob "Trebor" Reed. (cordite factory) R.S.A.F. Repair The LOP measures 13 1/4 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. are most likely to have been marked in lower case rather than capital letters as T. Tracer Director, Military Training C.I.S.A. & Metals Co. Air Ministry: The Enfield No.4 Mk2 is considered to be the last bolt action rifle of the British Empire. D.D.E. R.D. The LOP measures 12 5/8 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. L57 & L58? L1A1 Rifle, 7.62mm (Canadian service is C1 & C1A1) The "FTR" on the receiver represents "Factory Through Repair", and the "F" likely represents the maker of Fazakerley who did the rebuild in 1955. General Order Therefore, it will be found Martini-Enfield British Engineering Royal Small Arms Repair High explosive incendiary L88? WebThe following codes are most likely to have been marked in lower case rather than capital letters as indicated below. M.C.S. This listing of L series Rifles & MG's M.P.I. Any more pictures available, Schnitz? R. & E. Range & elevation Bore Condition:The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. Naval service Australian R.O.F. Company Footscray No. Electrical & Mechanical A few were parkerized at the Long Branch factory later in the war, but these examples are few and far between. As part of the refurbishment it was updated to the no4 Mk2 with the "hung trigger" & relabeled as a No4 Mk1/2. Any and all help is greatly appreciated. CA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable (THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO OUT-OF-STATE RESIDENTS):This C&R CAN be transferred in California. An average example runs about $375 in very good condition at the time of this writing. Magazine Lee-Enfield Carbine Browning K.F.K. Research department Remaining velocity box under receiver. converted Mk III Bren) - these 3 guns UK service only. V.A.O.S Vocabulary of Army Stores WebBasic Enfield Identification and the Facts about Serial Numbers blocks. Non-firing model, but There is scattered minor finish wear. Small Arms Training C9A1 5.56mm Minimi LMG with optical sight A.T.I. World War 2 arms also saw the application of a 'C' prefix to British Standard Specification L50 9mm DP Sten Mk II Machine Carbine Is there a serial number on the back of the bolt handle? C.I.N.O. MFB Broken Hill, NSW UT Utah Ordnance Plant (S.A.A.) of Stores Aust service, AFV. Simi Valley, CA 93065. B.E.S.A. L2A1 Submachine Gun (Sterling) - but only in British service. Sparkbrook, Birmingham This Enfield even has matching part numbers. (S.A.A.) MJ Hendon, Vic., No.4 WGA Wallangarra, Qld. U [above] A limited number of Enfield #4 Mark 1 Rifles are available for purchase on our affiliated company, Old Western Scrounger, LLC's website. Components for these rifles were made by Enfield about 1935, shipped to Fazakerly in 1940. It's fascinating because that rifle bears proof that it made the rounds of all 3 British manufacturers in its service life. Rifle retains 90+% of its finish, and stock presents very light wear with light dings and scrapes. Royal Ordnance Factory M.M. Chief Inspector of Armaments L21A1 12.7mm [.50 cal] MG ? 2 3rdEdition, Lee-Enfield No.4 and No. thread Use Only Our new DVD/CD sets have specific serial nos. G.C. Such examples of items produced in the occupied HDN Helidon, Qld. H.E. Coast defence Evident by the screw through the wood in front of the wrist. It was imported from the U.K. after being sold out of service & Birmingham Nitro proofed. NC Nitro-cellulose Markings: The import mark on the front of the barrel reads CAI ST ALB VT / .303 UK. I take it back about the cross bolt screw head looking like a Bubba screw. ST ALB VT. 4 Mk. WebThe Lee Enfield No. Quick firing conversion, Year of Manufacture: 1955. Is there a serial number on the back of the bolt handle? Laboratory Schmidt & Bender scope. L53 ? L60to L64? Coventry Ordnance Works And a little earlier in time L22 ? Factories IOW Indiana Ordnance Works EC Evansville Chrysler Ordnance Plant For WW2 production, 'British Swiss Range table A.I.D. H.S. LSB#: 200909MB09. arms are listed here. MFW Wagga Wagga, NSW L33A1 .30 cal L3 Browning AFV Fixed Machine Gun, DP variant. Aiming rifle or Anti-radar that it may be a Franken-enfield. W.& E. Weapons & Equipment This rifle would add nicely to any Military or Enfield collection. Co. Henry Rifled Barrel Co. to 1878 still has a few gaps. DN Darwin, NT Has not been FTR'd no other markings just original factory. The left side of the receiver is marked No. Fazakerley markings. XL69 4.85mm left hand Light Support Weapon Year of Manufacture: 1955. Navy Arms now offers World War II dated Enfield #4 Mark 1 rifles in .303 British. Can be used on Challenger AFV. ECS Evansville Chrysler Sunbeam The markings are generally clear. 1944 Dated "BU" "PP": 1944 dated with a "PP" Prefix on the receiver (put on by the French Government at the end of the war as a unique reference number for each gun). (S.A.A. Our Assessment:This Enfield No.4 Mk2 was made at the Fazakerley factory in England back in 1955. French "Maquis" Resistance fighters train with #4 Mk 1 Enfields. (S.A.A.) The bore is strong & bright and should make you smile every time you shoot it at the range. L20A1 7.62mm L7 adapted for Helicopter, for use in pods & external Short Lee-Enfield RAD Radford Ordnance Works Royal Gun Factory L65 ? L37A2 7.62mm L7 Machine Gun, AFV, improved. Sight system is wing protected blade front with flip up dual aperture rear, with calibrations of 800 yards. Armouries reference centre. Director of Artillery L28 ? KA/C Kamloops All C&R firearms must be transferred through your local dealer OR at our Simi Valley location; we cannot ship directly to a C&R holder in California. Long Branch: Enfield #4 Mark 1 rifles made by Long Branch. (Washington D.C.) War Office Training pams and other such service publications. Surface detractions are moderate, edge and lateral wear to the metal surfaces, and moderate scouring to the stock finish. and scabbards, it is quite possible that they may also appear on firearms and var sc_partition=6; S.R.S.A.F. S.S. Sea service Arwen Grenade Launcher. G.O. IOP Iowa Ordnance Plant WebROF Fazakerley was a Royal Ordnance Factory rifle manufacturing plant in Fazakerley, Liverpool, which manufactured small arms such as the Sten and Sterling [1] [2] [3] submachine guns and LeeEnfield rifle during and after World War II . site L4A2 7.62mm Bren LMG conversion (X10E2) w/ lightened bipod, steel barrel. C7A1 5.56mm Diemarco M16 with optical sight 10 Comments. 1955 No.4 Mk2 Enfield Rifle (Still Wrapped) (Mfg by Fazakerley) (Click PIC to Enlarge) Observations: Note: Observations and pics provided courtesy of Gunboards member Rob "Trebor" Reed. AOP Arkansas Ordnance Plant The following codes O.S.C. Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their planet!! KAM Kamloops (Royal Canadian Navy) S.A. Small arms or semi-automatic Projector, infantry, anti-tank P.E. Browning K.F.K. Nitro-glycerine SOP Sangamon Ordnance Plant For the rifles produced in North America, American black walnut was consistently used, with birch used as a substitute when walnut was not available. DJ/C De Beaudeau 4 Mk. However, during From a local West Tennessee collection comes this attractive World War II Lee Enfield British Military Service Rifle, No. The magazine shows some light scrapes & scuffs. Commercially, in the United States, these rifles have not been widely available for some time, although nice unsporterized examples can still be found. WZ. There are scattered inspection/proof marks. M.G. Danish G.S.B. e.g. Manufacturer was the Royal Ordnance Factory, Fazakerley, Liverpool, England. Repair L16 81mm Mortar. For some reason the screw head just looked wrong. 6 B.F.M. JA Joilet Arsenal WebThis model is marked "BU" an extremely rare marking. of Changes paragraphs The sling shows light discoloration on the canvas and minor wear in the metal. L40A1 12.7mm Ranging Gun, used with Wombat anti-tank weapon. service abbreviations and service establishments encountered in Great War and gun, with barrel 152mm longer than L6A1. Army Order Ordnance This Enfield even has matching part numbers. B.S.S. Also obsolete name for .50cal L11A1 ranging MS (gun ammo) Salisbury No. L8A27.62mm Machine Gun, AFV, improved variant of the L8A1. A.C. Small Arms Committee MOM Momote M.G.O. L51 9mm DP Sten Mk III Machine Carbine PG/C Pickering Sights / Optics:The front sight is a bladed post set between two protective ears. e.g. Designations found on drawings: Footscray No. The (F) preceeding that FTR mark indicates that the second FTR was done at Fazakerley. here. MT South Melbourne Very nice. 1944 Dated MK 1* "BS" "PP": 1944 dated with a "PP" Prefix on the receiver (put on by the French Government at the end of the war as a unique reference number for each gun). BO/C Bouchard Box, Paperwork & Accessories:The rifle comes with a 10 round magazine which shows minor wear, in about Fine condition. It retains the 10 round box detachable magazine, however the largest change to the rifle was the addition of a rear aperture sight. 4 MK I Rifle (.303 Briti Enfield No 4 MK II Dated 254 with bayone 1870 ENFIELD MK III. I was assuming the manufacturer date is 1942? IFS/C International Flare Signal Co.* Riot Gun. Lee Enfield No. D.W.D. Vickers Armstrong Complete Eq'pment Schedule report WebSerial numbering of the .303in Lee-Enfield Rifle No.4. Mechanically fine. MPM Mildura, Vic. M.L.E.R. (A) Army Design Department (Aust. Below are pictures of the markings I've been able to find on the rifle. rights H.R.B. equivalent Automatic Rifle) D.G. D. of A. Arms Factory CAC Colonial Ammunition Company, Black powder abbreviations D.D. 2 in .303 Brit. C2A1 7.62mm FAL heavy barrel, auto rifle It has actually been FTR'd twice. M.P.R. Model: Enfield No. 'Birnbeck' Somerset shore base L26A1 Rifle Instructional, variant of L25A1. MQ Rocklea, Qld. Army Council Instruction L3A1 .30 cal Browning M1919A4 (fixed gun). Royal Gunpowder Factory Without a number on the rear rear face of the bolt handle we have to assume its non-matching. ESQ Esquimalt (Royal Canadian Navy) Manufacturer was the Royal Ordnance Factory, Fazakerley, Liverpool, England. KWD Kingswood, NSW L45A1 7.62mm Machine Gun, Drill version of L45. 4 S.A.E.D. O.F.M. The (F) preceeding that FTR mark indicates that the second FTR was done at Fazakerley. indicated below. It was ROF Arsenal refinished in 1948, and so marked. R.S.A.F. C1 9mm Sterling SMG A.M.R. The rear of the bolt handle is marked with the serial number, found again on the bottom of the magazine and the bottom-front of the forend. 5 You may want to check it out. (W) Chief Inspector of Armaments & L8 parts to enable removal for perimeter defence. MY (gun ammo) St. Marys No. O.C. Swiss J.W.H. TV Townsville, Qld. Magazine Lee-Metford L74A1 12ga Pump Action Riot Gun. Markings: The import mark on the front of the barrel reads CAI ST ALB VT / .303 UK. III) 1959, the final year of Fazakerly L2A3 production. R.E.V.S. Any help with deciphering the date out of the serial number? MJ (S.A.A.) Not sure about the numbers and markings or how they are applied. B.E. Two Swiss codes are noted. UK and Mosul Also called M.L.E.C. Any and all help is greatly appreciated. MG/C McGiuney Low velocity Beechwood was used on some of the later war specimens and was extensively used on the rifles that were refurbished in the factories. DI Dominion Industries, Verdun MRO Marrangaroo, NSW Grenade Launcher. British No. C-i-C Commander in Chief MO (empty shell) Maribyrnong Ordnance Left side of receiver is marked "No4 Mk1(F)FTR/47" and left side stock band is marked "1943, ENGLAND", the serial number, and perhaps a "M47C". This model has a storage number with a "PP" Prefix on the receivers, which was put on by the French Government at the end of the war as a unique reference number for each gun. L41A1 7.62mm Machine Gun, drill (inoperable model L8). The action shows minor operational wear. im thiking bitser too , the candaian markings stand strong so those bits are true , most FAZ rifles are clearly marked with the (F) but i might bew missing something in thgese photos , my old eyes do not see as they used to , There is a F above the serial number and on the magazine follower. )* Breech loading Very nice. EW Eau Claire Ordnance Plant (S.A.A.) MV Villawood, NSW That stamp in the stock wood..a "C" with the crowsfoot? WVW West Virginia Ordnance Works, Abbreviations found L55A1 7.62mm DP variant of the L4A4 LMG. any This model is an M47/C marked gun, meaning they were made by Birmingham Small Arms - Shirley plant. L.C. C.I.A. Engineering Regulations MEL Melbourne, Vic (for Royal Navy) This model is marked "BU" an extremely rare marking. (1961), Canada: issues re-printed in 5 vols., 1860-1926. L7A17.62mm Machine Gun, British-made version of the FN MAG. WT/C McDonald Chemical, Waterloo* The prime reference is 'List of Changes in British War Material', the monthly L75toL80? NATO number replaces the old Ministry of Supply number. British No4 rifles were set up with a 5 digit serial number system with 1XXXX being allotted to Maltby, 2XXXX Fazakerley, 3XXXX BSA Shirley. Also in current Aussie service. are UK stations) The stocks of British manufactured examples are typically a naturally seasoned English walnut that has a moderately dark brown color and has a tight, straight grain. for locations of Ammunition Discarding sabot The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. Rifled muzzle loading ordnance National Physical Laboratory WebMost of the parts are interchangeable, the only major difference is usually the factory marking, if it is present. If you liked this information and want to learn more, this volume is an excellent resource. Leeds and the Pattern Room library is now available to researchers at the Royal A.A.A. 4 Mk II Rifle, made in 1953 at the Royal Ordnance Factory at Fazakerley, as suburb of Liverpool, England. ML/C Marleau GC Gun cotton FTR Factory Thorough 1 Enfield rifle was adopted by the United Kingdom in 1941. MA Lithgow, NSW H.B.Co. 2 BC Beloeil OOP Oak Ordnance Plant BR Birmingham D.R.A. P.L.H. there is no British N.C. Nitro-cellulose Copyright 2011-2023 All Rights Reserved. I'll get to that in a second. Belt-fed mechanism The new Pattern Room IA Indiana Ordnance Plant WCC Western Cartridge Co. A./T. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards. OKL Oklahoma Ordnance Works G.S.C. L15 ? L5A1 Mounting Tripod, 7.62mm MG. Lee Enfield No Mk I ROF Fazakerley Lee Enfield Mark Royal Ordnance Factory Arsenal Rework Interarms Stamped | 255 | 22 | Lc | 109.382ms, British .303 Lee-Enfield No 4 Mk I ROF Fazakerley Lee Enfield 303 # 4 Mark 1 Royal Ordnance Factory 1948 Arsenal Rework Interarms Stamped. The following list is generally post-Great War vintage and therefore it is D.R.A.C. WGA Wagga Wagga, NSW SYD Sydney, NSW (for Royal Navy) 4 MK2 (F) / 12/54 PF332342. This material was extracted from official papers. Army Training Instruction L2A3 Submachine Gun (improved L2A2 - British only, currently in service) WC Wolf Creek Arsenal NATO number, checkered magazine catch and inspector/acceptance marks at lower right corner. 4 Lee-Enfield rifles, which were discovered in storage in Ethiopia. L33A2 .30 cal L3 Browning AFV Flexible Machine Gun, DP variant. in the Research CD. Fazakerley also continued to produce the rifle for foreign contracts after the war. Danish G.S.B. European countries are fairly rare, and obviously a good find for any collector FTL West Australia (for Royal Navy) conversion of No. WebThis Seller Accepts Instant Online Payments. SWID Swan Island, Vic. like, in collections, or for sale by dealers. Black powder (gunpowder) EFD Enfield R.S.A.F. e.g. S.A.C. L10 ? L93 ? N/T Night tracer WebMost of the parts are interchangeable, the only major difference is usually the factory marking, if it is present. You can read about the discovery here. IL Illinous Ordnance Plant B.A.D. S.L. (also Mildenhall A.A. C28A1 Canadian Cooey rifle with pistol grip modification for drill purpose, Copyright 2001-2005 There is infrequent minor erosion in the bore. MS Salisbury, SA No.2 (also Mauritius) Separate and distinct Lx Some of the markings are lightly struck. L39A1 7.62mm Rifle, conversion of .303 No. WebFazakerley Number 4 Mark 2 date 1952 .303 This very clean Number 4 Mark 2 in .303 is in very nice condition and groups very well down the range. BN/C Borden Web1958 Sterling L2A3. EA Edgewood Arsenal Just picked up this Fazakerley (i think) No4 mk1/2 today and im stumped with most of these markings. Danish G.S.B. The rear sight is an aperture sight when down. P.S.A. SJ/C St. John Browning K.F.K. HG Hendon, U.K. related components. currently in Aust service with AFV. 4 Mk 1, producing rifles as late as 1948. MEC (propellant) Maribyrnong Cordite A.R. C.E.S. War Office, Small arms abbreviations regularly encountered in service and K.W.H. H & S Ltd. Harrison & Sons Ltd. Royal Small Arms Factory Association Long Branch: Enfield #4 Mark 1 rifles made by Long Branch. CLICK HERE to check availability of the various models by visiting our affiliated company, Old Western Scrounger, LLC's website. belt. Only thing i know (i think) is that is was FtR'd in '52 at fazakerley. H.C. This list is primarily a compilation of later twentieth topics too. List updated with new information 7th June 2005, var sc_project=1056125; 5 Medium machine gun L52 9mm DP Sten Mk V Machine Carbine MPT Tamworth, NSW ADL South Australia for RN, also R.E.V.S. solenoid. Brass butt plate. RA Remington Arms (S.A.A.) ROF(F): Enfield #4 Mark 1 rifles made by Royal Ordnance Factory - Fazakerley plant. trials) F.G. Fine grain ammunition chargers, clips and other production. L38 ? Correct magazine is included. S.P. Now, the mark you referred to as "FMR with a T in it" is actually a Maltby FTR mark. Don't let your buddies use your account. ahh , i missed that , im no longer seeing as i once did , it is part of why i come here daily , i get so much enjoyment from these threads , i love seeing the rifles ya-all are finding and researching , i just hope i can keep contributing whatever i might be seeing . Long Branch: Enfield #4 Mark 1 rifles made by Long Branch. In this article Superintendent of Research Office (or Her Majesty's) There is no serial number on the back of the bolt. A.C.I. Aust service, AFV. C1A1 upgraded 7.62mm C1 FAL rifle It appears to be a No4Mk1/2 as a result of the Fazakerley FTR. MDK Albion GR Green River Ordnance Plant Fiat G.V.Y. GMR Gibbs Manufacturing & Research There is an interesting theory on a rifle similar to yours. HOB Hobart, Tas (for Royal Navy) nomenclature was applied to other munitions also those relating to small N.R.N. Ltd. Greycaine Ltd. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. MA (small arms) Lithgow (81mm mortar TW Twin Cities Ordnance Plant (S.A.A.) ), Some more British have been awarded an L-series designation. Do you have additional info? Following World War II, Fazakerley was the only factory that continued manufacturing the Enfield No. L3A2 .30 cal Browning M1919A4 (flexible). I think the marking on this rifle is a very roughly stamped "ROF", which in conjunction with the serial number would tend to indicate a Fazakerley rifle. service. ME Maribyrnong, Vic. Out of state residents can disregard this section your local laws apply. L68to L73? The main reason I know so much about your case is that I have a thing for Maltby rifles. MAN Mangalore, Vic. A.T. Aiming tube L90A1 9mm Submachine Gun. In this article Martini-Enfield Carbine ME (gun ammo) Maribyrnong No. C.A. L115 .338-in. R.S.M.L.E. There is no erosion in the bore. S.A.C. Lock, Stock & Barrel Investments It flips up to become a sight ladder marked from 2-13. S.F.G. WebSold For: $1,760. gun. MO Maribyrnong Ordnance Factories Has not been FTR'd no other markings just original factory.
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