This page was last edited on 23 April 2022, at 10:28. [13] The majority of Enfields produced were either MkI* or modified to that standard.[14]. It should be used only as a general guide. The conservative condition would be 95+%. "Enfield no 2 revolver explained". $24.95. Markings are: England, BNP 38-767, 3 1/2 tons, F2B, ESC 199. But the persistent zero problem became an annoyance. Price: $550.00 Maker: Enfield Model: No. 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 . Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM Mar/Apr 2023, P.O. . 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. 11 d ago. Over the years I have received many emails regarding serial numbers. ISHAPORE NO 2 MK I* DA .38 CAL ENFIELD REVOLVER | Ishapore Model No 2 Mk 1* .38 caliber double action Enfield revolver. From $39.95. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winner(s). 1 - Download it using one of the two links at the right. All Rights Reserved. My Enfield must have been sighted for the .38/200 Mk I load because it hits to point of aim with the above handload. Following my local gun show today, I am now a proud owner of a gorgeous No.4 Mk.1 rifle. I also have another Lithgow Bren where the serial numbers all match where one is prefixed with a B whereas the other numbers are prefixed with a A, this mistake was never corrected. The Bovington and relevant Tank unit/markings are recorded in the little bookl;et about butt disc markings. Not to good with this iPad , have to figure out what I did with those pictures and get them reoriented. High-quality swords, dating from the Roman Empire of almost 2000 years ago, have been found with factory stamps. Left side of frame near top strap: No . Bear in mind that the No. I thought the spur less mn1* didn't start until 1938. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. [6][7] At the time, the .38 calibre Smith & Wesson cartridge with 200-grain (13g) lead bullet, known as the .38/200, was also a popular cartridge in civilian and police use (in the US, the .38/200 or 380/200 was known as the ".38 Super Police" load). Version for Android mobile devices. 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 . They may or may not have the serial stamped into the front part of the fore-end and in the case of the Australian Lithgows it may be stamped into the butt as well. 1 well) 1929, 1, 42, 52, 177 & 188 1930, 489 to 3965 But one time with one handgun the Brits almost got things right. [8] Its deep rifling would allow firing of slugs of between .449 and .476in (11.4 and 12.1mm) diameter. For sale is an Enfield No.2 MK I double-action revolver in .38 S&W. A very collectable rifle indeed, but by no means rare. Phillips & Klancher, p. 207 note 7 to Chapter 3. This version was made until 1939, when a change order introduced the MkI*. | Caliber / Ga 38 | Barrel Length 5" | Serial Number Q336 | Condition: Overall good. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. Although officially superseded by the Browning Hi-Power, the revolver continued to be used in many of the former British colonies around the world, as I believe this one did. [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. Original British WWII Dated Webley .38 Revolver Khaki Web Pistol Holster. There were more than 317,000 Mk I MLE rifles produced and nearly 600,000 Mk I* MLE rifles. Cylinder: I think the Crown over BNP is the Birmingham Nitro Proof and the Serial Number of the revolver Pix 3. Weight fully loaded with sling was eight pounds even and overall length a handy 39.5 inches. Didn't mean to Hijack Rebelpan's thread. After all, that's why we had butt marking discs. Our goal is to encourage collectors by providing honest descriptions, fair prices, and the best customer service. Add to cart. They are idiots. Overall Length: 44.5". My Enfield was a gift from my ex-wife. $1.50. Trails rifle 1933. Contest void where prohibited by law. No purchase necessary. They adopted the Webley Mk VI .455 in 1916. I like how you attached it to the ceiling. The cartridge had been designed as a 'man-stopper' for use at short distances against attacking hordes of . HLebooks.com, November 2018. Left side of trigger: No idea Pix 7. DEP could certainly relate to an abbreviation for the Depot of the Royal Tank Regiment which is now their national musem at Bovington, and probably a local armourers mark as his stock item there. British WWI & WWII Leather Brodie Helmet Carrier for Saddle or Sam Browne Belt. Condition: Make: Enfield; Model: No2 Mk1* Ammo Type: Centrefire; Action Type: Revolver; Calibre:.38 S&W; Serial Number: M2706; Private User. L41A1 7.62mm Machine Gun, drill (inoperable model L8). [2] Victorian-era British arms, accoutrements, and military history. My Dad had it above the Fireplace for another 20 years. Bore is very good. Market monitoring: Enfield No2 MK 1 Revolver Advertisement: 2 MK1 .38 S&W caliber revolver. Bore is excellent. Looking for info on Enfield no2 mk1*. Made in 1944 (the revolver, not the wife), it has the correct bobbed hammer of the Mk I*. Enfield No2 Recoil Plate & Screw Our Price: $24.50 . [7], Irvine liked them so much that, in one of his final acts as Commissioner, he ordered another 600, which were delivered in September 1885. 656. We hope to raise awareness and understanding for the collector community, as well as encourage new collectors to join the hobby. The bullet had a velocity of 625 feet per second and had about the same performance as the .38 Long Colt. 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. $44.95. Webley Mark 1 (Slanted grip) 1935-1964. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. It's a huge honker of a sixgun but chambered for a little quack of a cartridge. Imperial War Museum photograph H-25436. [6], Beginning in late 1904,[6] the Mark II began to be phased out in favor of the .45 calibre Colt New Service revolver, but the Enfield remained in service until 1911.[6]. The Enfield Mk. 2 Mk 1 revolver is chambered for the 38 S&W, or 38/200 cartridge. My brother dlbleak and I have a few guns in .38 S&W but ammo is a bit tricky as is reloading. We believe we sell living history, and honor the veterans who fought and died for our freedoms. For sale is an Enfield No.2 MK I double-action revolver in .38 S&W. Serial number - J1432. Bore is excellent, and action fairly tight for a top break. Which S&W? They may have the numbers stamped into the front portion of the fore-end and on the bottom of the magazine. "A Tale of Two Collectables". I also have a No7MkI/L Land Service swiveling pommel blade bayonet intended for the MkV submachine gun but will also fit the No4Mk1 Enfield. Contest open to U.S. residents only. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winner(s). 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. I am trying to do some research on the Enfield No 2 mk 1, Mk 1* and Mk 1 ** revolvers and would like some help from the forum. 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) See: Stamps, Mark, and Ian Skennerton, .380 Enfield Revolver No. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. With a history and tradition of fine gun making behind them, the Manurhin series of Revolvers is truly world-class. What this page will attempt to provide is a basic overview of the serial system and where to find them along with the manufacture markings and barrel date stamp that is common on most Enfields. British Enfield No. And to get that, the rifle has to be original original original, matching numbers through out, not mismatched sported or refurbished. The serial #A5003 all match.the right side of barrel has NP.38".767 3-5 tons. An early 1933 Model. British WWI Robbins of Dudley Push Dagger Leather Scabbard. I have a No4 MkI cruciform bayonet made by Singer Sewing Machine. That MLE with a s/n of 252 must be a pretty rare one then. . No3 Mk2 numbers 1 - 7899. [10] They were top-break single- or double-action,[8] and fitted with lanyard rings. Thats a 260-grain bullet at 650 fps! Enfield Pistol, No 2 MK 1, Commando . This thing has horrible trigger pull. The new rifle was well regarded by the troops receiving them. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Deployed military should use stateside address. If you don't have an account, create one here. 0 Schematic w/ Parts List Enfield MK I, No.2 MK I Schematic W/ Parts List. The spurless DAO hammers were required by Tank Corps command to avoid snagging the hammers on tank internals. . NO 2 MK1* ENFIELD w/pics. The plastic grips were thought an improvement at the time. 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. [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]. 2 - Unzip it. The British No4 Mk1 (T) was the primary sniper rifle used by the British and Canadian forces during the second world war. what kind of SAA? Product #: PDF0090 Part Key: 0. 3 Revolver), the Enfield Mk I/Mk II was complicated to unload, having an Owen Jones selective extraction/ejection system which was supposed to allow the firer to eject spent cartridges, whilst retaining live rounds in the cylinder. Excellent overall condition. Contest void where prohibited by law. by argshistory. Unsurprisingly I get a much poorer result firing off hand, grouping to the right. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM Concealed Carry 2023, P.O. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. 319. In regards to handguns, the British often dont get things right. So while the two models look alike they are very . I have a No4 MkI cruciform bayonet made by Singer Sewing Machine. Moderators:The Double D, Viclav, Johnny Yuma, GrantR Canada, Carignan Salieres, vincent998. 2 was a British top-break revolver using the .38 S&W round manufactured from 1930 to 1957. Two ** marking on frame for ID The most common of these were: XP was used for the Shortened and Lightened Australian Lithgow (No6 Jungle Carbine) rifles, A was used for No1 MkVI trail rifles, BS was used on the British No7 small bore rifles, and T1 for the No5 small bore rifles. Over the years I have received many emails regarding serial numbers. A standard example of the .38 inch Enfield No 2 Mk 1 revolver, as issued to British forces from 1929 onwards. Price: $699.95. you can get the place of original mfgr , as to deployment there are a few markings put on in service that sometimes help but mostly not . Factory warranties may apply in some cases. Most of our products are unique. Your email address will not be published. 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. On 28 July 1917 the Heavy Branch as it was known was separated from the rest of the Corps by Royal Warrant and given official status as the Tank Corps. "The Ideal situation, is that a man acquire a British flintlock musket or pistol every day. What should I mark down for insurance value? (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. (I) Giveaway ends September 30, 2022. Very nice Colt Rebelpan. 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. Field dismounting of the Enfield No 2 revolver. Looking for info on Enfield no2 mk1*. Create a Show & TellReport as inappropriate. The insurance guy I use has no clue on guns, I have asked before. Toggle mobile menu. I carried the only Mk1 without the star in our Battery armoury, all the others were the Mk1* and I hated them. 2, when produced, would definitely have been fitted a spur hammer and be dual action. They used a 200 grain lead round nose bullet, naming it the .380-200. 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. This material was extracted from official papers. 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. The old steel pot wobbled, wasnt dented and didnt even fall off the post. Gun Genius. In the case of Savage Stevens the serial numbers began with a 0C1 and for Long Branch 0L1, these serials progressed in sequence directly relating the serial number to the number of rifles produced. (I) Giveaway ends March 31, 2023. L43A1 7.62mm Machine Gun, variant of L7, used on the Scorpion as a ranging gun. Box 1926, Escondido, CA 92033. The Enfield No. No substitutions or transfers to a third party are allowed. It was based off of the SMLE rifle and modified by Holland and Holland in preparation for sniping use. [11] Worn spindle arms would fail to hold empty cases on ejection, and worn pivot pins could cause barrels to become loose, resulting in inaccuracy. I myself could not even hazard a guess on a price. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. Seller: Valley Gun Works Valley Gun Works. II was the issue sidearm of the North-West Mounted Police in Canada from 1883 until 1911. [9], The first batch was stamped NWMP-CANADA (issue number between) after delivery; later purchases were not.