Lee Enfield No.1 Mk 3 1918

LopezJeff · Jul 28, 2023

This rifle came with my wife and she does not have any history on it. The bore is good. I have not removed from the stock to inspect. The serial numbers do not match. Located in Vancouver and do not have a preference on gun shops for transfer. I have additional photos I can email directly if interested.

Thanks for looking.

LopezJeff · Jul 28, 2023

Sorry, this has been sporterized. The front wood is gone. I will see if I can get the photos corrected to show an overview.

Knobgoblin · Jul 28, 2023

5 rd mag?

LopezJeff · Jul 28, 2023

New photos

LopezJeff · Jul 28, 2023

Just checked and fits 7 rounds.

WAW44 · Jul 28, 2023

Take a picture of the markings on the wrist, under the bolt handle. Also, a better (clearer) picture of the markings on the barrel knox. Looks like a 44 inspection mark, which means it was put back into service for WW2?

kenboy · Jul 28, 2023

Similar to, I got a rifle for my wife. Best trade I ever made……..
Sorry for the drift

LopezJeff · Jul 28, 2023

Additional photos

WAW44 · Jul 29, 2023

Sad, a peddle scheme rifle . These are a bit more rare that other makes. Too bad it's sporterized.

Peddle scheme rifles were made from components manufactures by a set of smaller companies, companies that could not really make whole rifles, but could contribute. Then the rifles got assembled. That lasted only 2 years, 1917-1918 because BSA and Enfield ramped up production of whole rifles. The rifles went back into service in WW2, especially in the early years, because so much equipment was lost at Dunkirk.

If the bolt was matching, it may be worth restoration. As it is, not really, unless you just want a shooter No.1. Also, these were probably never that good as sporterized hunting rifles to begin with. Accuracy. The barrel on No.1s is pretty thin and was designed for multiple points of support. Without those, it moves, a lot.

LopezJeff · Aug 27, 2023

Price drop $275

LopezJeff · Sep 27, 2023

Price drop $250

Guys Guns · Nov 15, 2023

LopezJeff said:
This rifle came with my wife and she does not have any history on it. The bore is good. I have not removed from the stock to inspect. The serial numbers do not match. Located in Vancouver and do not have a preference on gun shops for transfer. I have additional photos I can email directly if interested.

Thanks for looking.

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are you into a trade i have a No4 that's shoots

Guys Guns · Nov 15, 2023

Guys Guns said:
are you into a trade i have a No4 that's shoots

I am in Vancouver also

WAW44 · Nov 15, 2023

LopezJeff said:
Just checked and fits 7 rounds.

Actually, that looks like a Santa Fe or Parker Hale 5rd magazine for the No.4 rifle. These 5rd mags are $100-$130 by themselves, while the standard 10 round SMLE magazines are about $70.