British 303- what is it?
I have a Enfield 303 and only markings I can find are on the left side of the breech area. it says M/4 (then maybe a 5 or 7 after the 4- I'm not sure. it is pretty worn) Then it says England under the M/4. Is this a mark 2, 4? or what? Is it worth anything? It looks in great shape and the bluing is good. may have been reblued? it has been in the family for at least 30 years sitting on a rack.
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There should be some markings on the metal strip by the grip.
Tell us what is there and we can tell you more.0 -
does the rear of the bolt have a square/retangular peice or is it round? 0 -
Pictures would be helpful. 0 -
does it look like this? this is a mark III the mark IV is noticably different in a few areas. the III is a couple hundred if in good shooting condition, the IV are worth double that to the right people
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32275447@N06/3118642062/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32275447@N06/3118642186/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32275447@N06/3118642240/0 -
quote:Originally posted by wildwilly911
does it look like this? this is a mark III the mark IV is noticably different in a few areas. the III is a couple hundred if in good shooting condition, the IV are worth double that to the right people
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32275447@N06/3118642062/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32275447@N06/3118642186/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32275447@N06/3118642240/
Does the serial on all the parts match. I am thinking you have a rifle of put together parts left over. Which reduces the value.0 -
What is stamped on the left rear "body" (receiver) of your rifle is most likely "M/47C" indicating manufacture at the BSA facility in Shirley during WWII. Approximately 1,000,000 No. 4 Mk I and (I*) rifles were produced there. "England" indicates that it was marked for export to the U.S., most likely in the 1960's or later. Regarding value, it really depends on the condition of the arm, as many thousands of these arms have been imported into the U.S. These arms are generally painted over a pickling or Parkerizing type finish, not blued. Also, in order to be worth anything, it must be in original "as issued" condition, and not sporterized. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by dondone
What is stamped on the left rear "body" (receiver) of your rifle is most likely "M/47C" indicating manufacture at the BSA facility in Shirley during WWII. Approximately 1,000,000 No. 4 Mk I and (I*) rifles were produced there. "England" indicates that it was marked for export to the U.S., most likely in the 1960's or later. Regarding value, it really depends on the condition of the arm, as many thousands of these arms have been imported into the U.S. These arms are generally painted over a pickling or Parkerizing type finish, not blued. Also, in order to be worth anything, it must be in original "as issued" condition, and not sporterized.0 -
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