British, WW2, Enfield No.4 Bolt Action Rifle, .303 cal, Dated 1944, Deactivated

*British, WW2, Enfield No.4 Bolt Action Rifle, .303 cal, Dated 1944, Deactivated*

Marked indistinctly: “M / 4 / C, 1944, B39550” (serial no)
Bolt Marked “15076”
Sight marked on both sides “CR318″
.303 calibre, 24” barrel

By the late 1930s, demand for new rifles grew, leading to the adoption of the Rifle, No. 4 Mk I in 1941. It featured a stronger and easier-to-produce No. 4 action, a redesigned iron sight line, and a heavier barrel than its predecessor, the No. 1 Mk. III. Simplified for war production with interchangeable parts, a quick release bolt and battle sights. The No 4 also had a muzzle that was extended forward of the fore-end and allowed the adoption of the small spike bayonet that dramatically reduced the muzzle weight of the gun. Adopted by the British Army in 1939 the No.4 came into full production during the height of World War 2. First seeing service in 1941, the No.4 remained in British military service until the Falklands War as a sniping rifle and was still issued to some Canadian forces until 2016.

*Condition*
This WW2 rifle is in excellent condition – showing signs of service related wear and tear. It is fully deactivated but the gun can be cocked. The magazine is removable. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.

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