Enfield Question

Diesel Dummy

can someone tell me whether my enfield jungle carbine was blued & then painted or just painted?
also, is this paint still available & where might i find some with instructions for proper usage?
thanx in advance
barto

the hard stuff we do right away - the impossible takes a little longer

Diesel Dummy

I'm going to an estate auction tomorrow that lists "Savage 303, Canada & British 303 calibers, India 308's, Columbia & Argentine 30-06 and 7x57, 1917 Japanese Navy 6.5..."I'm assuming the 303's & 308's are Enfield's. Any suggestions about what to look for or stay away from?

Diesel Dummy

Whats the difference between a MK 1 and a MK 1*?

Diesel Dummy

I have an Ishapore Enfield that's missing the front trigger guard screw. Can anyone tell me what size it is?

Diesel Dummy

This may be a dumb question. I'm tearing down a Enfield to blast and finish. It's all apart except for the stinking screw on the right side of the peep sight. I've soaked it with kroil and heated it and the thing won't budge. Any ideas sure would be appreciated. Thanks, Ken

Diesel Dummy

I just picked up a Enfield No4 Mk1 Broad Arrow Marked, Ser # 14XXX Dated 1942. The side of the receiver by the gas port is marked
ENG/UK. There is a U to the left of the ser # and what appears to be a M to the left of the date. It has 300/600 flip sight. Stamped under the barrel at the bayonet mount is what appears to be whpa. Leb. Oh.( Importer's Stamp ? ) Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.

sck

Dear Diesel: You probably already have a pretty good idea, having been a reader here. First, military surplus firearms are worth more if they are in their original, unaltered condition. This is to say not sporterized, cut down, etc. Second, military surplus firearms are genearlly worth more if they do not have import marks. I don't remember the exact date, but the fed gov't started requiring all imported firearms to have the name of the importer, a serial number, and the caliber clearly and permanently stamped on them. The importer's name often appears on the barrel, up near the muzzle. The caliber and serial number usually appear on the receiver, with the serial number often being scratched on with what appears to be an electric pencil rather than being stamped into the metal as the original serial number had been. Third, military surplus weapons are more valuable if all the numbers match. Generally there will be a number on the receiver, the barrel and the bolt, and sometimes the smaller parts, and with some Mausers even the individual screws are numbered. Finally, the better overall condition, the more valuable the weapon will be. However, you have to be a little careful here. Years ago, the accepted practice among collectors was to clean up weapons, returning them as close as possible to the way they appeared when originally issued. This often involved sanding the stocks and sometimes rebluing the metal parts. Look for small swirl marks in the wood, indicating a mechanical refinish job. Also look for stamps in the wood that have been obliterated by sanding. The closer to original, as issued condition, without being sanded or restored, the more valuable it will be. As I said, you probably now most if not all of this, so I apologize if I've gone over old ground. Best of luck and let us know how it turns out. Regards -- SteveP.S. If I recall, you're from the Dayton, Ohio area. There is a show in Wilmington, Ohio tomorrow and Sunday, right at the intersection of I-71 and Rt 68. I'll be there on Sunday. Stop by Row G and say hi!

obelix

Just a note: .303 Savage is NOT the same cartridge as the .303 Enfield.