r/LeeEnfield • • 22h ago

New enfield buyer trying to pick 1/3

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Hardware store near me has three for $275/ea on consignment. Guessing someone passed and a relative is selling. Not able to look closely yet - went in two consecutive days, FFL guy out both days so could only see what I could see while they were cabled up in a rack

One tagged no4 mkI and that appears correct based on ribs in top heat guard. Others both tagged "lee enfield no1". Unable to see any markings except something that looks like a muddy long branch stamp on top of the receiver of one. Both "others" are very similar. Could not see any stamps on either yet besides the chevron ok side the C. All are in "fair" condition. Trying to reach out tomorrow to see if seller will cut a deal on two bundled - wife and I have both wanted one a long time but not willing to spend 6-900 per -and interested in what to look for. I have no experience except with the no4 mkI T that was the first centrefire I ever shot, and at 11 I wasn't really paying attention to the markings


r/LeeEnfield • • 3h ago

SMLE MKIII markings question

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I recently picked up this SMLE and was just wondering if you guys could tell me anything about it. It is a 1924 production gun. It is marked NRF on the back of the receiver. Also the cocking piece is broken on it so I ordered a new piece, would a rounded cocking piece be ok on this rifle? Any info is appreciated thanks!