2 Mk I in my collection weighs a mere 28 ounces with a 5 barrel and checkered walnut grips. Sometimes my impetuous nature gets me into trouble at gun shows when I quickly buy something catching my attention without proper consideration. The finish is worn in the areas around the serial . Create a Show & TellReport as inappropriate. [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. What should I mark down for insurance value? The Enfield No. It's a huge honker of a sixgun but chambered for a little quack of a cartridge. 2 Mk1* The British Service Revolver of WWII also known as the "tanker".Special thanks to ht. Trails rifle 1933. Johnny - only one word from the UK - WOW! Approximately 97% original finish. Box 1926, Escondido, CA 92033. The rod is also original and ends in a screwdriver bit for disassembling the weapon. The right side has 1931 under the crown and a 32 on top of barrel. It is highly collectable but not rare. 0 Schematic w/ Parts List Enfield MK I, No.2 MK I Schematic W/ Parts List. IN 95% CONDTION, ALL MATCHING OF COURSE, WE HAVE A VERY RARE MAKER ALBION MOTORS SCOTLAND MADE 1942 BRITISH WW2 NO2 MK1** ENFIELD REVOLVER. This is the only Enfield I have. 1 - Download it using one of the two links at the right. Serial number J1432. (II) Limit one entry per household. [15] When used in the manner in which British forces trained (rapid double-action fire at very close ranges), the No 2 MkI* is at least as accurate as any other service pistol of its time, because of the relatively light double-action trigger pull. (I) Giveaway ends September 30, 2022. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. I have no clue. It has a smooth hammer, DAO. Purchase A PDF Download Of The American Handgunner Magazine Nov/Dec 2017 Issue Now! 5 Mk 1, unofficially nicknamed "Jungle Carbine.". The handgrips were made of wood. 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. 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 old steel pot wobbled, wasnt dented and didnt even fall off the post. Bore Condition: . But one time with one handgun the Brits almost got things right. Version for Android mobile devices. The whole thing is finished dull blue. Phillips, Roger F., & Klancher, Donald J. Phillips & Klancher, p. 207 note 2 to Chapter 3; A small number of Adams revolvers remained in possession of RCMP officers until 1888. No purchase necessary. No3 Mk2 numbers 1 - 7899. [2] NWMP Commissioner Acheson G. Irvine ordered 200 Mark IIs in 1882,[4] priced at C$15.75 each,[5] which were shipped by London's Montgomery and Workman in November that year, arriving in December. Description. Starting in 1932, the Enfield No. Along with the manufacturers name both the date of manufacture and the type and mark of the rifle is also shown. lead alloy roundnoses rated at a nominal speed of 685 fps. The machinery was sold to India, where the 7.62x51mm 'Ishapore' Lee-Enfields were later manufactured. Interestingly, its barrel is oddly shaped: flat on the sides, rounded beneath and with a full-length rib on top. Original Item: These are absolutely original grey/blue Web Holster for the .38/200 Enfield No. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. The caliber is .38, and the piece carries British proof marks. Can't see anything on guns of ww1 vintage or older. With a history and tradition of fine gun making behind them, the Manurhin series of Revolvers is truly world-class. We buy and sell collectible firearms and militaria ranging from the Civil War to Desert Storm, specializing in WW1 & WW2. It's known as the 38/200 but it will run the 146gr stuff fine. Product #: PDF0090 Part Key: 0. The used value of an ENFIELD NO 2 MK I pistol has fallen $0.00 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $460.64 . Colt 1911 1918. I carried the only Mk1 without the star in our Battery armoury, all the others were the Mk1* and I hated them. If you don't have an account, create one here. 2 Mk 1 revolver is chambered for the 38 S&W, or 38/200 cartridge. Bren gun mk2. The Enfield No. Required fields are marked *. Made in 1944 (the revolver, not the wife), it has the correct bobbed hammer of the Mk I*. 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 example has a number of original and matching parts, a bayonet, and other items that place it in the higher tier for cost, but serviceable examples exist in as good a shape as mine without all the goodies. There were more than 317,000 Mk I MLE rifles produced and nearly 600,000 Mk I* MLE rifles. L43A1 7.62mm Machine Gun, variant of L7, used on the Scorpion as a ranging gun. Another inconsistency is that it has a grey Parkerized finish, as opposed to the black Suncorite finish which the British applied to these revolvers during WWII. Components for these rifles were made by Enfield about 1935, shipped to Fazakerly in 1940. No4 rifles were given a starting number that may be used to identify manufacturers, but again there was no set serial blocks. The Enfield Number 2 Mk I Revolver, a development of the Royal Small Arms Factory at Enfield, was standard issue for the British Army beginning in 1931. [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]. Buying this little .38 wasnt one of those times. There is a cleaning rod pocket inside the holster. Enfield No. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. The D prefix range should date this revolver to 1934 or 1935 however it has a "45" date stamped under the Enfield logo and a "42" date on top of the barrel. It's a delightful little revolver with break-open function and a double-action trigger mechanism. Peek! A first gen Winchester 1873 also in 44-40. Thanks guys. Overall Length: 44.5". 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. Cylinder: I think the Crown over BNP is the Birmingham Nitro Proof and the Serial Number of the revolver Pix 3. Parts List. From $39.95. Previously sold. Our goal is to encourage collectors by providing honest descriptions, fair prices, and the best customer service. Imperial War Museum photograph H-25436. Artic Warfare l1a1. Triple K Manufacturing Co. 2222 Commercial Street San Diego, CA 92113 This page was last edited on 12 February 2023, at 06:48. The item is an Enfield No. 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. Bear in mind that the No. Enfield Number 4 Mk1 1931 Trials Rifle converted to a 1933 Trails Rifle. I thought the spur less mn1* didn't start until 1938. 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. Ive closely replicated it with a 195 grain cast lead bullet and 1.5 grains of Hercules Bullseye. Better yet, Starline makes .38 S&W brass and Lymans bullet mold #358430 is nominally for a 195-gr. That MLE with a s/n of 252 must be a pretty rare one then. Didn't mean to Hijack Rebelpan's thread. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. [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. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winner(s). Phillips & Klancher, p. 207 note 7 to Chapter 3. The frame, cylinder and barrel all match with a D prefix serial number. Serial Numbers, Model, Mark and Manufacture Identification. Why I say the British almost got my sixgun right is its little .38 cartridge. 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. You can load .358 (.38 spl) bullets but you'll need the .38 S&W brass. Contest void where prohibited by law. please see attached photos. (I) Giveaway ends March 20, 2022. . If the only marks you can remember are the first four listed below (Broad Arrow . Places that will have the serial information is on the bolt, receiver and normally the barrel. The .455 Webley . Terrific, shiny bore. Toggle mobile menu. Contest open to U.S. residents only. They may have the numbers stamped into the front portion of the fore-end and on the bottom of the magazine. The plastic grips were thought an improvement at the time. This was a duplication of Winchesters .38 S&W Super Police load from the early 19th century. These were replaced on wartime revolvers with checkered wood and molded bakelite. Again Big B, you have a very collectable and sought after rifle and in pristine condition would fetch a handsome sum of money. Webley Mark 1 (Slanted grip) 1935-1964. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. Most likely was designed to fire the .38 S&W but with a 200gr bullet. Every week we put items for sale starting at $1 ! Its a delightful little revolver with break-open function and a double-action trigger mechanism. SMLE rifle manufacturers were given no serial ranges to begin or end production with, so it is possible that two rifles may exist with the same serial number produced at different factories. Some SMLEs may be found with as little as a 3 digit number and high as a 5 digit number. Unfired and as clean and bright as the day it was born in the Fazakerley Royal Ordnance Factory in Liverpool . The Enfield Number 2 Mk I Revolver, a development of the Royal Small Arms Factory at Enfield, was standard issue for the British Army beginning in 1931. . Contest open to U.S. residents only. Since the trigger has to do the work of pulling back the hammer as well as firing, it takes considerably more finger pressure to fire this gun. Buy WWII 1943 Enfield No4 Mk1 T Sniper Correct *Matching Numbers* .303 British: GunBroker is the largest seller of Bolt Action Rifles Rifles Guns & Firearms All: 973708457 . Well, they usually dont get things right. [6] They replaced the Adams. This is not to say that Enfield serial numbers provide no information or that they are not an interesting subject. Create an account or login in order to post a comment. Gerard, Henrotin. 2 was a British top-break revolver using the .38 S&W round manufactured from 1930 to 1957. 12 d ago. The Enfield Mk. Middle is a Remington factory round called the .38 S&W We sell many hard to find obsolete gun parts for rifle shotgun pistol revolver gunsmith repair. Light to moderate wear. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. The MBA GyroJet pistols are unique and one of the most unconventional firearms ever produced. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if needed) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. 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. Here is a simple shadow board depicting the 4 most common Enfields. They're M.W. 2 is an unrelated .38 calibre revolver that was the standard sidearm of British and Commonwealth forces during World War II. Iz, a deviation of the .38 Smith & Wesson cartridge, also known as the .38/200. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if needed) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. Heres three variations of the same cartridge. 2 - Unzip it. 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. Webley Mark VI Revolver, .455 Webley caliber - 1918 . Thanks again for the help. No substitutions or transfers to a third party are allowed. For sale is an Enfield No.2 MK I double-action revolver in .38 S&W. Serial number - J1432. 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. Over the years I have received many emails regarding serial numbers. The demand of new ENFIELD NO2 MK 1 pistol's has risen 1 units over the past 12 months. unjacketed round-nose, lead bullet of .359 inch diameter that developed a muzzle velocity of 620650ft/s (190200m/s). Buymilsurp.com Enfield No2 MK1** .38 Revolver Mfr by Albion - INFO ONLY NOT FOR SALE P17-10 Enfield No2 MK1** .38 Revolver Mfr by Albion Date Acquired: Caliber: .38 Purchase Price: Finish: Blued Bore Condition: VG-EXC Barrel Length: 5" Stock Condition: G-VG some mars Type: Revolver Metal Condition: EXCELLENT Serial #: C25XX Markings: Top of barrel CAL-38, Right side above grips Albion No2 . Collector's Comments and Feedback: The lanyard ring is still present and has British proof stamps all over the revolver. We hope to raise awareness and understanding for the collector community, as well as encourage new collectors to join the hobby. 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 . Bottom of barrel has England GSAD MANH.BCH.CA. Eligible for FREE shipping * 1 Axle Retaining Pin . Nov 12, 2013 #1. Enfield No2 Recoil Plate & Screw Our Price: $24.50 . Deployed military should use stateside address. [7] I enjoy shooting my No.2 Mk1. 2 Mk I .38. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. Serial numbering of the .303in Lee-Enfield Rifle No.4. A new .38 loading was introduced for use in combat utilizing a 178-grain (11.5g), gilding-metal-jacketed lead bullet; new foresights were issued to compensate for the new cartridge's ballistics and change to the point of aim. Ironically in World War II with demand outstripping the ability to produce the Enfield No. [16], The Enfield No2 is very fast to reloadas are all British top-break revolversbecause of its automatic ejector, which simultaneously removes all six cases from the cylinder. . 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. What I am having trouble with is the 1931 date on this gun. "The Ideal situation, is that a man acquire a British flintlock musket or pistol every day. The final result in March 1944 became the No. My brother dlbleak and I have a few guns in .38 S&W but ammo is a bit tricky as is reloading. Wilson, Royce. AN ENFIELD NO2 MK 1 pistol is currently worth an average price of $460.64 used . Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. Thanks to inter-war development, an improved and simplified design was waiting in the wings, and the No. 4 Mark I rifle was adopted on Nov. 15, 1939. Its attached to a period British issue belt. http://www.enfieldcollector.com/serials.html. British combat experience with the .38/200 Enfield revolvers during World War II seemed to confirm that, "for the average soldier", the Enfield No. Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. II was the issue sidearm of the North-West Mounted Police in Canada from 1883 until 1911. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. Photographer (Major) W.G. And DEP does indeed indicate Depot. Website by Hudson, Enfield MK I, No.2 MK I Schematic W/ Parts List, Barrel Latch Screw, Used Factory Original, Extractor Cam Assembly, Used Factory Original, Hammer, Spurless (Spur Hammer Not Available), Hammer Catch Spring, Used Factory Original, Mainspring Lever Pin, Used Factory Original, Recoil Plate Screw, Used Factory Original, Stop Operating Catch, Used Factory Original. Gerard, Henrotin. At left is a Winchester factory round The serial #A5003 all match.the right side of barrel has NP.38".767 3-5 tons. Enfield No2 Mk1* .38 S&W Revolver. Enfield No 2 Mk 1 Revolver serial numbers. 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. Download URL for automatic installation. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. This revolver is in good condition considering its age. HLebooks.com, November 2018. The conservative condition would be 95+%. The Enfield No. Unsurprisingly I get a much poorer result firing off hand, grouping to the right. These prefixes can be used to authenticate these rifles if found in a gun shop or personal collection. Any help would be appreciated. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winner(s). Gun Genius. Enfield No.2 Mk 1* was developed in the late 1930s for the British Tank Corps, and are distinguished from the early Mark 1 by spurless, Double Action Only hammers, lighter mainsprings, and re-shaped grip side plates. . Looking for info on Enfield no2 mk1*. 319. As I said, I work part time in a gun shop in northern Commiefornia, It came in in a large collection. Thanks a lot for the info and the pictures. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM May/June 2023, P.O. All matching serial numbers, original bluing, original grips (without the chip!) Add to My Saved Parts. This gun is chambered in 38 S&W. This gun is in good condition overall with some signs of wear. Seen in the picture above are the normal spots to find the serial number and manufacturers information on the No4 and the No5 rifle. All guns have a story to tell, some are just more interesting than others. Deployed military should use stateside address. For the British service revolver of World War 2, see, Canada: North-West Mounted Police Service. V2-E4 Barrel Length: 5 Bore condition: Good Year Manufactured: 1940, Your email address will not be published. 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. The Enfield No. | Caliber / Ga 38 | Barrel Length 5" | Serial Number Q336 | Condition: Overall good. Search store . So while the two models look alike they are very .
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