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Rifle, No 4, Mk I*

Rifle, No 4,  Mk I*

Description

The Rifle no. 4 was the updated version of the Lee Enfield SMLE, officially adopted by the British Army in 194, and remaining in service until the introduction of the SLR. This example is a MkI* manufactured in Canada, all MkI* weapons were made in the USA or Canada, and have a distincive safety catch as well as other unique features. Used to equip both UK and Canadian forces in WW2.

Marks and Stamps: (L side of receiver) No 4 Mk I* LONG BRANCH 1943 (L side of collar) Serial no (R side of Butt, painted) 005

Specifications

Accession Number: 217 Period of Use:
Type: Single shot rifle War Zones:
Country of Origin: Canada Type Date: 1941
Manufacturer: Long Branch Arsenal, Toronto Serial Number: 56L7046
Manufacture Date: 1943 Calibre/Ammunition: 0.303"
Weight: 4170g Length Overall: 1128mm
Cyclic Rate: Single Shot Length Barrel: 640mm
Deactivation Certificate Number: DA 33432

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