All Lee-Enfield rifles through the end of WW II had their triggers pivoting from the trigger guard / bottom iron. It represents a minor technological upgrade of the No. The new designation is the title of this article. Another new serial number was stamped onto the bottom of the fore end. The original model and serial were crudely electric pencil lined out and a new one was placed further forward on the left receiver wall. Items that were replaced included the complete bolt, so the receiver was renumbered with the new number of the bolt. This serial number differs from the one it was given during its rebuild.
4 Mk I and this, plus its serial number, was stamped into the left rear receiver bridge just below the rear sight. 4 rifle, its original designation was No. The example I am reviewing is a representative of what the armorers there performed. Photo by David Tong.Īfter WWII, the Royal Ordnance Factory Fazakerley was the sole facility used by the British to rehabilitate rifles tired by five years of arduous service.
