An Enfield No.2 Mk I* manufactured in 1940. Peek! Feb 5, 2013. Through our YouTube channel, we strive to educate and share the stories behind the artifacts we sell. $24.95. Contest void where prohibited by law. In my usual way of collecting serial numbers, I began collating Enfield revolver serials some time ago. Time Left: 56 days 21 hours 55 . For official references, usually the finished and issued rifle was tracked by its rack number and of course these records have long since been destroyed or lost forever. No4 rifles were given a starting number that may be used to identify manufacturers, but again there was no set serial blocks. Item Number: PR40212. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. Estimated Value *Using 80% condition for . First off, the Brits loaded it with 200-gr. Most of our products are unique. Finding and recognizing the marks, symbols and stamps of government service is like finding an old passport along with a collection of photographs - it gives you some clues as to where the rifle has been, and when, and with whom. I get a 9 group centered on the target at 25 yards with a machine rest. . AN ENFIELD NO2 MK 1 pistol is currently worth an average price of $460.64 used . Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. [11] Worn spindle arms would fail to hold empty cases on ejection, and worn pivot pins could cause barrels to become loose, resulting in inaccuracy. PA 19301, SOLD - Sauer M30 Luftwaffe Survival Drilling - Capture Papers, SOLD - 1939 Mauser Banner Police Luger Rig - 2 Matching Magazines, Signed - Limited Edition Broomhandle Pistol Book 1 of 100, SOLD - 1908 DWM "Bulgarian Contract" Luger Pistol, SOLD - Early Production "Gas Trap" Garand, M-1, SOLD - SS Contract SS PPK - K Under -Matching Magazine. 38 S&W; 80% blue, very good bore, very good grips, 5'' barrel, This Enfield is has a mismatched barrel and frame and cylinder. During the time of the MLM and MLE rifles (commonly called the "Long Lees") there were also carbine . Heres three variations of the same cartridge. The Enfield No. (II) Limit one entry per household. This translates to reduced ease of firing and decreased accuracy, and generally the troops didnt like the change. Ebook's Content. British No4 rifles were set up with a 5 digit serial number system with 1XXXX being allotted to Maltby, 2XXXX Fazakerley, 3XXXX BSA Shirley. Product Description. Left side of trigger: No idea Pix 7. The Enfield No. I have no clue. [9], The first batch was stamped NWMP-CANADA (issue number between) after delivery; later purchases were not. An early 1933 Model. This weapon was manufactured at the Royal Small Arms Factory at Enfield in 1934. #2. Field dismounting of the Enfield No 2 revolver. [8] Rather than adopting it, the British authorities took the design to the Government-run Royal Small Arms Factory at Enfield, and the Enfield factory came up with a revolver that was very similar to the Webley Mk IV .38, but internally slightly different. . Here are some of my guys; Very nice collection! such a low number. what kind of SAA? Moderators:The Double D, Viclav, Johnny Yuma, GrantR Canada, Carignan Salieres, vincent998. The Enfield Number 2 Mk I Revolver, a development of the Royal Small Arms Factory at Enfield, was standard issue for the British Army beginning in 1931. . Not to good with this iPad , have to figure out what I did with those pictures and get them reoriented. Looking for info on Enfield no2 mk1*. [3] The cartridge was found to be underpowered, however, during the Afghan War and other contemporary Colonial conflicts, as it lacked the stopping power believed necessary for military use at the time. This page was last edited on 23 April 2022, at 10:28. Seen in the picture above are the places where the serial number and manufacturer can be found. All it took was a little cleaning and it works great. (II) Limit one entry per household. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. I can't read the date, but it's post-WWII, probably early 50's but maybe later. But one time with one handgun the Brits almost got things right. Thanks a lot for the info and the pictures. British Military revolver made in 1931. 1 - Download it using one of the two links at the right. Contest open to U.S. residents only. 2 Mark 1 revolver was developed at the Royal Small . (Thats why I prefer people to list their location). British Enfield No. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. Yours falls into the category of having a low serial number and one of 917,000 produced. Yet again, once the sequence of numbers caped out letter prefixes were used to start the sequence over. Ive made up a few of these with 159 grain bullets and 2.2 grains of Hercules, with so-so results. Thanks guys. For sale is an Enfield No.2 MK I double-action revolver in .38 S&W. Serial number - J1432. 2 the British government purchased a large number of the Webley Mk IV for issue. For those out there that want to get deeper into the serial number issues I would suggest purchasing either Skip Strattons or Ian Skennertons books. When inspecting your rifle and comparing marks with reference sources, be careful not to confuse date marks, or "private view marks", with inspectors marks, which usually carry the factory identification, e.g., "E" for Enfield, under the sovereign's crown, below which is the inspector's identification number; usually two figures such as "39". I have no clue what this kind of gun is worth, I guess it is whatever someone will pay. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. This revolver is in good condition considering its age. There were more than 317,000 Mk I MLE rifles produced and nearly 600,000 Mk I* MLE rifles. Truth be known about Enfield serial numbers is simply, the serial number was used more for production counting than any other reason. Enfield No.2 Revolver. Basic WWII .38 MkIV serial number ranges by year are listed here: Probably a good place to ask about earlier guns as well. This page was last edited on 12 February 2023, at 06:48. A new .38 loading was introduced for use in combat utilizing a 178-grain (11.5g), gilding-metal-jacketed lead bullet; new foresights were issued to compensate for the new cartridge's ballistics and change to the point of aim. Since the trigger has to do the work of pulling back the hammer as well as firing, it takes considerably more finger pressure to fire this gun. [3] The authorities began a search for a double-action revolver with less weight and recoil that could be quickly mastered by a minimally trained soldier,[4] with a good probability of hitting an enemy with the first shot at extremely close ranges. Price: $550.00 Maker: Enfield Model: No. It is one of 75,000. $44.95. The Enfield-designed pistol was quickly accepted under the designation "Revolver, No 2 Mk I" (single/double action, with a hammer spur), and was adopted in 1931,[9] followed in 1938 by the Mk I* (lightened trigger pull, spurless hammer, double-action only),[10] and finally the Mk I** (simplified for wartime production) in 1942. Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. I also have a S&W Bodyguard in 38 special+ P. Sorry . Phillips & Klancher, p. 207 note 7 to Chapter 3. The Enfield Mk I/Mk II had a hinged frame, and when the barrel was unlatched, the cylinder would move forward, operating the extraction system and allowing the spent cartridges to simply fall out. Wilson, Royce. Lot # 215: British Webley & Scott Mk VI Double Action Revolver. Here's a rough yearly range, as normal, there are some guns where the date marking on the frame is earlier or later than the inspector date on the barrel. No substitutions or transfers to a third party are allowed. Serial number C5942. Create a Show & TellReport as inappropriate. Being in the 'A' serial number range, I believe this revolver was part of the very first production run in 1932. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. The .476 calibre Enfield Mk I and Mk II revolvers were the official sidearm of both the British Army and the North-West Mounted Police, as well as being issued to many other Colonial units throughout the British Empire. BUT to be honest, these markings would be on the butt marking disc during that period and by then, in the Army, marking on the actual pistol was taboo. This gun is chambered in 38 S&W. This gun is in good condition overall with some signs of wear. Market monitoring: Enfield No2 MK 1 Revolver Advertisement: Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM May/June 2023, P.O. Better yet, Starline makes .38 S&W brass and Lymans bullet mold #358430 is nominally for a 195-gr. The grips backstrap is serrated, and the hammer and break-open lever are nicely checkered. U.S. ammunition manufacturers such as Winchester-Western supplied 380/200 Mk I cartridges to British forces throughout the war.[18]. The right side has 1931 under the crown and a 32 on top of barrel. Enfield 303 10Rd Gun Magazine . 2 - Unzip it. Consequently, the British firm of Webley & Scott tendered their Webley Mk IV revolver in .38/200 calibre. The bullet had a velocity of 625 feet per second and had about the same performance as the .38 Long Colt. It will make a nice older brother for my Albion manufactured Enfield. Thanks to inter-war development, an improved and simplified design was waiting in the wings, and the No. Contest open to U.S. residents only. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. This is an exceptional British Military Enfield No.2 Mk.1* revolver made by the Albion Motors Limited firm in Scotland for service in World War 2. SKU: 04-16-2015-2 Category: Gone But Not Forgotten. Bren gun mk2. It'll be a fun one. 5 Mk 1, unofficially nicknamed "Jungle Carbine.". The Enfield Revolver was a self-extracting British handgun designed and manufactured at the government-owned Royal Small Arms Factory in Enfield, initially in the .476 calibre (actually 11.6mm).[1]. Gun Genius. These were replaced on wartime revolvers with checkered wood and molded bakelite. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. Light to moderate wear. Previously sold. But then I was about the only officer in the Battery who had any interest in small arms. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. No5 rifles (Jungle Carbines) serial numbers consisted of a sequential 4 digit number starting with 0001 running through to 9999, the numbers were preceded by a letter prefix. If you don't have an account, create one here. . The machinery was sold to India, where the 7.62x51mm 'Ishapore' Lee-Enfields were later manufactured. Here is a simple shadow board depicting the 4 most common Enfields. Excellent overall condition. The lanyard ring is still present and has British proof stamps all over the revolver. Imperial War Museum photograph H-25436. The frame, cylinder and barrel all match with a D prefix serial number. Well, they usually dont get things right. Buying this little .38 wasnt one of those times. Left side of frame near top strap: No . Enfield No 2 Mk 1 Revolver serial numbers. "Enfield no 2 revolver explained". 2 revolvers to meet the military's wartime demands, and as a result Webley's Mk IV was issued as a substitute standard for the British Army. ENFIELD #2 MK. R. Enfield Mk II (not No.2) Reese Williams; 13 d ago; 8. II was the issue sidearm of the North-West Mounted Police in Canada from 1883 until 1911. 0 Schematic w/ Parts List Enfield MK I, No.2 MK I Schematic W/ Parts List. [6], Beginning in late 1904,[6] the Mark II began to be phased out in favor of the .45 calibre Colt New Service revolver, but the Enfield remained in service until 1911.[6]. 2 was a British top-break revolver using the .38 S&W round manufactured from 1930 to 1957. Rear sight is a large blade with square notch as part of the break-open lever. SOLD - Factory Chrome Walther PPK - Rare. Legacy Collectibles strives to provide quality investment-grade military collectibles to an appreciative public. The right side has 1931 under the crown and a 32 on top of barrel. Very nice Colt Rebelpan. Serial Number: Class: Curio & Relic Handgun. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. . [5] By using a long, heavy, round-nosed lead bullet in a .38 calibre cartridge, it was found that the bullet, being minimally stabilised for its weight and calibre, tended to 'keyhole' or tumble longitudinally when striking an object, theoretically increasing wounding and stopping ability of human targets at short ranges. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winner(s). Enfield No2 Mk1* .38 S&W Revolver. Description. SMLEs will have serial numbers stamped on the bolt, receiver, barrel, nose cap and the underside of the rear sight. Contest open to U.S. residents only. . Skip to the beginning of the images gallery, 73 Plank Ave Paoli, They adopted the Webley Mk VI .455 in 1916. [16], The Enfield No2 is very fast to reloadas are all British top-break revolversbecause of its automatic ejector, which simultaneously removes all six cases from the cylinder. Just prior to the outbreak of the Second World War, British authorities became concerned that the soft unjacketed lead bullet used in the 380/200 might be considered as violating the Hague Convention of 1899 governing deforming or 'explosive bullets'. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM Concealed Carry 2023, P.O. I and Mk. V2-E4 Barrel Length: 5 Bore condition: Good Year Manufactured: 1940, Your email address will not be published. 11 d ago. 293K. The Corps of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Museum of Technology: Pistol Revolver .476 inch Enfield Model 1882, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Enfield_revolver&oldid=1084241931, Victorian-era weapons of the United Kingdom, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. But the persistent zero problem became an annoyance. Download URL for manual installation. The right side of the frame has ENFIELD/ No 2 CROWN / 1940 The plastic checkered grips are in very good condition but is missing a logo disc on the right grip. I am trying to find out what year this was made. good idea, I will have. Barnes, p.175, ".476 Ely/.476 Enfield Mk-3". The third variant was the MkI**, which was a 1942 variant of the MkI* simplified in order to increase production, but was discontinued shortly thereafter as a result of safety concerns over some of the introduced modifications. and in the original caliber. British WWII Sten and Lanchester SMG Magazine Bandolier. HLebooks.com, November 2018. Gerard, Henrotin. At first in wood and later made from bakelite, these are the grips which we typically see on the Enfield Revolvers. The rifle only has 4 digits in the serial number, and a PF prefix. However, when factoring in replacement of the . 4 (T). No substitutions or transfers to a third party are allowed. Sort by: Show Available. In this Episode of This Ole Gun we take a look at the Enfield No. Don't know what happened to those pic. The second variant was the MkI*, which had a spurless hammer and was double-action only, meaning that the hammer could not be thumb-cocked by the shooter for each shot. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. Add to My Saved Parts. The .455 Webley . L41A1 7.62mm Machine Gun, drill (inoperable model L8). The cartridge had been designed as a 'man-stopper' for use at short distances against attacking hordes of . I myself could not even hazard a guess on a price. It is one of 75,000. I mostly have Colt SAA's and Smith & Wesson. This is the only Enfield I have. Two ** marking on frame for ID Enfield No2 Mk1 .38S&W; Lahti M-40 / Husqvarna; Walther PP; Steyr M9-A1; Steyr S9-A1; X9 Shooter Arms; HK USP; Pietta 1873; Type 14 NAMBU . By Melvin Ewing March 23, 2020. Fortapache, you are right that the Enfield No2 was not among the most popular handguns of WWII, but it did meet the requirements set by the British military establishment. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. It had a 200gr (13g). Cylinder stamped RFI. After 1938, almost all No.2 Mk.1s were converted into No.2 Mk 1* configuration. By 1887, a rival had emerged in the form of the .455-caliber Webley revolver, and by 1889 production of the Enfield revolver had ended. 2 Mk 1* Double Action Revolver. I too was lucky enough to find a largely unused No.2, https://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=34897, https://www.milsurps.com/images/impofield1XL-1.jpg, https://www.milsurps.com/images/impofield7X2-1.jpg, https://www.milsurps.com/images/impofield3X3-1.jpg, https://www.milsurps.com/images/imponfield2L-1.jpg, https://www.milsurps.com/images/imponfield4L-1.jpg, https://www.milsurps.com/images/impofield5XL-1.jpg, https://www.milsurps.com/images/imponfield6L-1.jpg. Bore Condition: . All guns have a story to tell, some are just more interesting than others. Purchase A PDF Download Of The American Handgunner Magazine Nov/Dec 2017 Issue Now! Enfield No.2 MK1* - .38 S&W. $ 649.00. Overall Length: 44.5". The conservative condition would be 95+%. This version was made until 1939, when a change order introduced the MkI*. Many argue that the real reason was that the change simplified and sped up production. Skip to content. It's a delightful little revolver with break-open function and a double-action trigger mechanism. Germany rightly squawked about Britains use of lead bullets in World War II so the load was changed to a 178-gr. Thanks for the tips! Thats a 260-grain bullet at 650 fps! Your rifle,even with your 252 serial number does not mean it is pretty rare. Bear in mind that the No. Removing the hammer spur meant the revolver could not be cocked to fire single action (pull the hammer back, then pull the trigger to fire) but could only be fired double action (pull the trigger only). A very collectable rifle indeed, but by no means rare. I also have another Lithgow Bren where the serial numbers all match where one is prefixed with a B whereas the other numbers are prefixed with a A, this mistake was never corrected. If its got a 1918 date it has to be a Webley as Enfield only made the MkVI from 1921 to 1926. . Trails rifle 1933. Contest void where prohibited by law. The wood grips show handling wear but no cracks or chips. . 3/23/22 - This is an Enfield No2 Mk1* revolver from 1957. No purchase necessary. [7], Irvine liked them so much that, in one of his final acts as Commissioner, he ordered another 600, which were delivered in September 1885. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. Yours falls into the category of having a low serial number and one of 917,000 produced. Enfield No.2 Mk 1* was developed in the late 1930s for the British Tank Corps, and are distinguished from the early Mark 1 by spurless, Double Action Only hammers, lighter mainsprings, and re-shaped grip side plates. 1943 Enfield No4 Mk1 T Sniper.303 British Rifle Serial Number: H35570 Holland & Holland Sniper Conversion . [13] The new cartridge was accepted into Commonwealth Service as "Cartridge, Pistol, .380 Mk IIz", firing a 178 - 180 grain (11.7 g) full metal jacket round-nose bullet. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. A standard example of the .38 inch Enfield No 2 Mk 1 revolver, as issued to British forces from 1929 onwards. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if needed) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. The Enfield No. The handgrips were made of wood. Frankly those Suncorite finishes look awful, so the Parkerizing is an aesthetic improvement, but likely a post-war refurbishment. Its single-action trigger is reasonable at five pounds. The best way to ensure an item is yours is to purchase it directly off the website. No4 Mk1 . Webley Mark VI Revolver, .455 Webley caliber - 1918 . Each holster has a flap top with brass snap and an internal cleaning rod compartment (location . | Caliber / Ga 38 | Barrel Length 5" | Serial Number Q336 | Condition: Overall good. The Enfield Number 2 Mk I Revolver, a development of the Royal Small Arms Factory at Enfield, was standard issue for the British Army beginning in 1931. It has matching numbers throughout, but appears all serial numbers were re-worked and also stamped with a 'CPJ' marking, though we could not find the significance of this marking through research. Serial number J1432. The first models of Enfield revolver were the .422-calibre Mark I (c.1880) and the .476-calibre Mark II (c.1882). I am, however, having a bit of trouble working out the rifle's history. FMJ (.380 Revolver Mk II) to make them happy. The first was the MkI which had a full-spur hammer and was double-action/single-action, meaning the shooter could either thumb-cock the hammer before pulling the trigger or could pull the trigger with the hammer uncocked; some shooters preferred the latter option as the trigger pull is much lighter with the hammer cocked. If the only marks you can remember are the first four listed below (Broad Arrow . Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. ENFIELD No.2 Mk1. Deployed military should use stateside address. I am trying to find out what year this was made. 1 .38 REVOLVER GRIPS quantity. [8] Its deep rifling would allow firing of slugs of between .449 and .476in (11.4 and 12.1mm) diameter. The rod is also original and ends in a screwdriver bit for disassembling the weapon. Enfield No2 Barrel Catch Spring Enfield No2 Mainspring Our Price: $21.50 . Below are some approximate production dates that will help you date your Webley Air Pistol. So while the two models look alike they are very . With total Enfield No 2 (Mk 1, 1* and 1*) production in the order of 300,000 +/-, these early revolvers would account for somewhere in the range of 10-15% of total Enfield production. The used value of an ENFIELD NO 2 MK I pistol has fallen $0.00 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $460.64 . Website by Hudson, Enfield MK I, No.2 MK I Schematic W/ Parts List, Barrel Latch Screw, Used Factory Original, Extractor Cam Assembly, Used Factory Original, Hammer, Spurless (Spur Hammer Not Available), Hammer Catch Spring, Used Factory Original, Mainspring Lever Pin, Used Factory Original, Recoil Plate Screw, Used Factory Original, Stop Operating Catch, Used Factory Original. It is fun to shoot even with the hard trigger pull. The prefixes were assigned as follows: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, L, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T ,U, V, W, Y ,Y, Z, AA, AB, AC. No purchase necessary. Just got interested in the older guns a couple of years ago when I got the 1873 from my grandfather. Its a delightful little revolver with break-open function and a double-action trigger mechanism. The idea was that the cylinder moved forward far enough to permit fired cases to be completely extracted (and ejected by gravity), but not far enough to permit live cartridges (i.e., those with projectiles still present, and thus longer in overall length) from being removed in the same manner. This is not to say that Enfield serial numbers provide no information or that they are not an interesting subject. Places that will have the serial information is on the bolt, receiver and normally the barrel. Very collectable in its own right but still not rare. Like the Webley, all serial numbers are matching, to include the smooth wooden grips. The mark and type of rifle will be stamped onto the left side receiver wall. The Singer Sewing Machine Company of Clydebank made components but they were assembled at Enfield under their proofmarks; Singer-made parts are marked "SSM". 2 MK1 .38 S&W caliber revolver. 4 Mark I rifle was adopted on Nov. 15, 1939. I thought I'd seen these same markings discussed before: In my usual way of collecting serial numbers, I began collating Enfield revolver serials some time ago. For the British service revolver of World War 2, see, Canada: North-West Mounted Police Service. Certain serial number prefixes were reserved for trial rifles and specific rifle types.