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NO.4 MK1/2 is a NO.4 MKI reworked to MKII Specs.
NO.4 MK1/3 is a NO.4 MKI* reworked to MKII Specs.
This took place Circa 1949, last NO.4 production Circa 1954-55.
The L-8 series were 7.62 NATO and converted from standard NO.4's.
L-8A1 = NO. 4 MK2.
L-8A2 = NO. 4 MK1/2.
L-8A3 = NO. 4 MK1/3.
L-8A4 = NO. 4 MKI.
L-8A5 = NO. 4 MKI*.
L-42A1 = NO. 4 MKI(T).
L-39A1 = The Enfield Envoy. Sport stock, aperture sights.
Conversion kits made by:
Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfield, code UE.
Sterling Engineering Co. LTD, Dagenham code US.
Numbers unknown. Some of these were single shots, some
magazine fed.
Leading particulars on the NO.4 MKI, I*, and II:
Overall length ______ 44.5 Inches
Barrel length _______ 25.2 Inches
Weight ___________ 8.8 Pounds, 9.2 with bayonet
Rear sight _________ Adjustable peep to 1300 yds., 2 position 300/600 yds on MKI*
Front sight ________ Barley corn protected by wings
Capacity _________ 10 rounds, Stripper loaded
SOME NOTES ON SMLE's:
NO.1 MKIII butt Stocks came in 3 lengths, Bantam, Short, and Long.
Each succeeding size was 1/2" longer. NO.4 butt stocks came in
three lengths short, normal, and long each succeeding size is also
1/2" longer. If, when you remove the stock the bolt is very tight in the
hole, drift it out with a punch or metal rod and drill the hold large
enough to give some clearance. Tight holes and dampness have
been known to crack stocks. On some of the Indian Enfield 2A's I
have seen the stock does not fit up to the socket, there is a gap. Cut
off the front end of the stock the amount of the gap and reassemble.
Some of these Third World rifle factories do not understand proper
fitting. The leather washer on top of the stock bolt is to keep the oiler
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