SAVAGE ENFIELD No. 4 MARK I BOLT ACTION RIFLE

SERIAL 6605884. BARREL 25" CALIBER .303. The British Army’s most famous rifle of WWII t was the Lee Enfield No 4 Rifle Mk 1 in .303 British. The No. 4 Enfield was the evolution of an older design and was used in many famous battles such as D-Day and Arnhem. The No. 4 featured a peep sight that was more rugged than the Mk. V sights. It also had a heavy barrel and a spike bayonet. Further trials of the No. 4 were carried out to work out issues with the rifles, and the rifle was adopted for use by the British Army in 1939. Despite the adoption in 1939, mass production of the No. 4 rifle didn’t begin until 1941. During World War Two the No.4 saw widespread use by British forces. This is a standard WWII issue with four piece stock set, one magazine and has the Savage US Property stamp on left side of frame. All Savage made No. 4 Enfields were marked “US Property” on the left side of the receiver, and they were also marked with an square S for Savage. Savage’s rifle contract was cancelled in June 1944, with an estimated 1,236,706 rifles being produced. Dark arsenal finish is thinning. Stock color matches well. Bore and action are fine. Comes with bayonet, scabbard, canvas frog and canvas frame cover. C&R