I get a 9 group centered on the target at 25 yards with a machine rest. Their action was contested by Enfield, who stated that the Enfield No 2 Mk I was actually designed by Captain Boys (the Assistant Superintendent of Design, after whom the Boys Rifle was named) with assistance from Webley & Scott, and not the other way aroundaccordingly, their claim was denied. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winner(s). mauser 1939. For sale is an Enfield No.2 MK I double-action revolver in .38 S&W. Serial number - J1432. 2 revolvers remained in service until well into the 80's. Posted: 5/8/2014 7:50:27 AM EST. Previously sold. Description. The term "Enfield Revolver" is not applied to Webley Mk VI revolvers built by RSAF Enfield between 1923 and 1926. Interestingly, its barrel is oddly shaped: flat on the sides, rounded beneath and with a full-length rib on top. Serial number C5942. I do not recommend it for any other firearm, as the condition of vintage firearms varies. Each holster has a flap top with brass snap and an internal cleaning rod compartment (location . Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. Purchase A PDF Download Of The American Handgunner Magazine Nov/Dec 2017 Issue Now! [3] The cartridge was found to be underpowered, however, during the Afghan War and other contemporary Colonial conflicts, as it lacked the stopping power believed necessary for military use at the time. The Enfield No. A standard example of the .38 inch Enfield No 2 Mk 1 revolver, as issued to British forces from 1929 onwards. Over the years I have received many emails regarding serial numbers. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. by bambach. All Rights Reserved. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM May/June 2023, P.O. Market monitoring: Enfield No2 MK 1 Revolver Advertisement: 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) (I) Giveaway ends May 31, 2023. Cylinder: I think the Crown over BNP is the Birmingham Nitro Proof and the Serial Number of the revolver Pix 3. I have a S&W Govoner 45lc,45acp,410. I thought I'd seen these same markings discussed before: In my usual way of collecting serial numbers, I began collating Enfield revolver serials some time ago. The new variant was named the Number 2 Mk I*. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. The Enfield Mk I/Mk II had a hinged frame, and when the barrel was unlatched, the cylinder would move forward, operating the extraction system and allowing the spent cartridges to simply fall out. High-quality swords, dating from the Roman Empire of almost 2000 years ago, have been found with factory stamps. what kind of SAA? The MBA GyroJet pistols are unique and one of the most unconventional firearms ever produced. And DEP does indeed indicate Depot. "Enfield no 2 revolver explained". It has matching numbers throughout, but appears all serial numbers were re-worked and also stamped with a 'CPJ' marking, though we could not find the significance of this marking through research. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. The Enfield Revolver was a self-extracting British handgun designed and manufactured at the government-owned Royal Small Arms Factory in Enfield, initially in the .476 calibre (actually 11.6mm).[1]. No purchase necessary. Create a Show & TellReport as inappropriate. Contest void where prohibited by law. Any idea? This is the only Enfield I have. The .455 Webley . Contest void where prohibited by law. Your rifle,even with your 252 serial number does not mean it is pretty rare. There were more than 317,000 Mk I MLE rifles produced and nearly 600,000 Mk I* MLE rifles. 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. These were replaced on wartime revolvers with checkered wood and molded bakelite. Being in the 'A' serial number range, I believe this revolver was part of the very first production run in 1932. No3 Mk2 numbers 1 - 7899. No substitutions or transfers to a third party are allowed. These specific letter prefixes were assigned to ROF Fazakerley and BSA Shirley, the only two manufacturers of the No5 rifle, this ensured that there would be no duplicate serials during the production run of No5s. Contest open to U.S. residents only. Wilson, Royce. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. Guns & Military . British WWII Sten and Lanchester SMG Magazine Bandolier. Very few HAC revolvers are known to exist, and it is thought by many collectors that most of the HAC revolvers may have been destroyed in the various Australian Gun Amnesties and "Buy-Backs". On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. There were three main variants of the Enfield No2 MkI revolver. 293K. Like the SMLE an all matching No4 or No5 will have all the serial numbers matching wherever they are found on a particular rifle. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. The demand of new ENFIELD NO 2 MK I pistol's has risen 1 units over the past 12 months. I mostly have Colt SAA's and Smith & Wesson. Not to good with this iPad , have to figure out what I did with those pictures and get them reoriented. The bullet had a velocity of 625 feet per second and had about the same performance as the .38 Long Colt. 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 . I have a No4 MkI cruciform bayonet made by Singer Sewing Machine. [2] Perhaps because of the relatively long double-action trigger pull compared to other pistols capable of single-action fire,[14] the double-action-only MkI* revolvers were not popular with troops,[14] many of whom took the first available opportunity to exchange them in favour of Smith & Wesson, Colt, or Webley revolvers.[17]. Left side of trigger: No idea Pix 7. mayralphie; Jun 26, 2009; 31 32 33. British combat experience with the .38/200 Enfield revolvers during World War II seemed to confirm that, "for the average soldier", the Enfield No. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. Download URL for automatic installation. IN 95% CONDTION, ALL MATCHING OF COURSE, WE HAVE A VERY RARE MAKER ALBION MOTORS SCOTLAND MADE 1942 BRITISH WW2 NO2 MK1** ENFIELD REVOLVER. 2, Webley Mk IV, and Smith Wesson revolvers with 5 inch barrels, as issued to air crews. Here's a rough yearly range, as normal, there are some guns where the date marking on the frame is earlier or later than the inspector date on the barrel. An early 1933 Model. Search store . Made in 1944 (the revolver, not the wife), it has the correct bobbed hammer of the Mk I*. But one time with one handgun the Brits almost got things right. SKU: 04-16-2015-2 Category: Gone But Not Forgotten. I also have a S&W Bodyguard in 38 special+ P. Sorry . (I) Giveaway ends March 20, 2022. Oh, heck, they almost never get things right. 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. Two ** marking on frame for ID markiemark; 2 mo ago; 3. Very nice Colt Rebelpan. Which S&W? Box 1926, Escondido, CA 92033. 2 for further information. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. The Enfield No. Any help would be appreciated. SMLEs will have serial numbers stamped on the bolt, receiver, barrel, nose cap and the underside of the rear sight. I have no clue. SKU 146954. used good Out of stock. They adopted the Webley Mk VI .455 in 1916. The Enfield Revolver was a self-extracting British handgun designed and manufactured at the government-owned Royal Small Arms Factory in Enfield, initially in the .476 calibre (actually 11.6 mm).. First off, the Brits loaded it with 200-gr. It is fun to shoot even with the hard trigger pull. 1927, TR 1 & 3 (Peter knows No. Supposedly, the reason for the bobbed trigger was that reports from the Royal Tank Corps complained the trigger spur would catch on equipment. The frame, cylinder and barrel all match with a D prefix serial number. The rod is also original and ends in a screwdriver bit for disassembling the weapon. The old steel pot wobbled, wasnt dented and didnt even fall off the post. That MLE with a s/n of 252 must be a pretty rare one then. The vast majority of Enfield No2 MkI revolvers were modified to MkI* during World War II, generally as they came in for repair or general maintenance;[10] It is believed that the reason was that the MkI* version was cheaper and faster to manufacture and allowed for far quicker training. The serial #A5003 all match.the right side of barrel has NP.38".767 3-5 tons. 1 .38 REVOLVER GRIPS quantity. The No. The British No4 Mk1 (T) was the primary sniper rifle used by the British and Canadian forces during the second world war. The handgrips were made of wood. Bore is excellent, and action fairly tight for a top break. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. (II) Limit one entry per household. This material was extracted from official papers. Lot # 215: British Webley & Scott Mk VI Double Action Revolver. 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 . Original British WWII Dated Webley .38 Revolver Khaki Web Pistol Holster. "A Tale of Two Collectables". 2 Mk 1* Double Action Revolver. Following my local gun show today, I am now a proud owner of a gorgeous No.4 Mk.1 rifle. Manufacturer: RSAF Enfield Model: #2 MK 1 Serial Number: Z39XX Barrel Length: 5.5 inches Condition: Good Metal Condition: Good Wood Condition: Good Bore Condition . and in the original caliber. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. Starting in 1932, the Enfield No. Phillips & Klancher, p. 207 note 7 to Chapter 3. "The Ideal situation, is that a man acquire a British flintlock musket or pistol every day. I enjoy shooting my No.2 Mk1. No Air Pistols were produced 1940-1945. lead alloy roundnoses rated at a nominal speed of 685 fps. Webley Mark 1 (Slanted grip) 1935-1964. . good idea, I will have. 11 d ago. The Enfield No.2 Mk I was designed for use with the Cartridge S.A. Ball Revolver .380 inch Mk. 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I need serial numbers along with the dates on the side plate or dates from the top of the barrel on later guns. No substitutions or transfers to a third party are allowed. The Royal Small Arms Factory at Enfield Lock, England began production of this revolver in 1942, and continued until 1957. For the British service revolver of World War 2, see, Canada: North-West Mounted Police Service. The rifle only has 4 digits in the serial number, and a PF prefix. The Enfield No. I too was lucky enough to find a largely unused No.2, https://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=34897, https://www.milsurps.com/images/impofield1XL-1.jpg, https://www.milsurps.com/images/impofield7X2-1.jpg, https://www.milsurps.com/images/impofield3X3-1.jpg, https://www.milsurps.com/images/imponfield2L-1.jpg, https://www.milsurps.com/images/imponfield4L-1.jpg, https://www.milsurps.com/images/impofield5XL-1.jpg, https://www.milsurps.com/images/imponfield6L-1.jpg.
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