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COMPARISON:
No 4 MkI
General comparison of SMLE No1 MkIII* (top) and No4 Mk1 (bottom)
No1mag(left)No4mag(right)
No4 buttplate(L) No1 buttplate(R)
No1
Muzzle
No4 Muzzle
No1 bolthead
No4 Boltheads No1 Bolthead
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No1 MKIII page
NO 4 Mk I
Rifle Parts
The following page is intended as a
"virtual" guide to the main components of the British Lee Enfield
Rifle No4 Mk1. Where available, pictures of variantions
of components have been included. For comparative and identification purposes
the equivalent components from the No1 MkIII page are
linked off the images.
BASIC COMPONENT
BREAKDOWN OF LEE
Click links to photographs of
components:
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14 Front Band
(& screw) |
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16 Sling Swivel |
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17 Stock |
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6 Sight |
19 Bolt Ribway Cutout (No4Mk1*
& Mk1/3 only) |
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8 Receiver
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21 Magazine
Assembly |
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22 Bolt Release
Lever (No4Mk1,
Mk 1/2 , Mk2 & No5) |
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10 Front Handguard |
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26 Rear Sling
Swivel (& 2 screws) |
Fairly typical condition
No 4 Mk1 Rifle (produced at Fazackerly in 1943) but
with a variety of manufacturers components.
Right
and Left side of action showing trigger guard, sight charger and safety
Top
View of action showing Flip sight,
Brass
buttplate (Steel also used photo to follow) note
difference in trap design from No1 MkIII
Savage
Bolthead (size 3)
Left
side showing "Longbranch" design locking
lever (safety). Details of rifle's manufacture ROF(F) 4/43 (not visible in
photo) is engraved on the side of the action, just above safety lever.
Regular
design of locking lever - smooth (unribbed) cocking
piece
Ejector
screw
No4 MkI* (Savage) with ribway cut-out
for bolt removal (left)
No4 MkI (Faz) with bolt release
button (right)
Foresight
and Sight Protector
Muzzle
with Bayonet attaching lugs
Rear
Band w/ sling swivel
Grooved
rear handguard
Stamped
rear sight (left) on Savage No4 Mk1* L-Flip Battle sight on Fazackerly No4 Mk1(right)
Savage
Production Marks and US Lend lease marks on No4 Mk1*
Click here for
images of SMLE No1 MkIII
components
Click here for
images of the ISHAPORE
2A1 (Rifle 7.62mm) components
Click here for
images of No 5 "Jungle Carbine" components
The information on these pages is intended for
guidance only. ALWAYS consult a
knowledgeable gunsmith concerning firearms safety and part replacement.
Suggestions, Comments, Corrections and
additional public domain images for publication on this page should be sent to Chris