August 10, 2025Aug 10 #1 I just picked up a real nice rare Savage Enfield. Supposedly the serial number shows it is a 1942. Almost all of the parts are marked the square type S. The C is in the SN. Bore is nice. It measures 25". It has a bayonet lug. The only problem is the lower front stock was cut to make is a sporter. I am ordering a used upper and lower front stocks. The wood looks great but it was cut nicely at the read band clamp. The butt stock is is in nice condition. 20250723_151614.heic
August 10, 2025Aug 10 Author #2 I will post some other pictures with detail after they are taken. Your take?
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August 11, 2025Aug 11 #5 Does the S/N on the bolt handle match the receiver? No magazine? Looks like the rifle in question was restocked in Beech. Would have probably been Birch originally. Uncut #4 forends are getting pricey. The little pin that holds the "axle" for the rear sight also appears to be missing. Not a big deal, they are cheap and available. The look like the end of a cut off finishing nail more or less.
August 11, 2025Aug 11 Author #6 Almost all of the parts have the Savage square S on them. The bolt has a different serial number but is also has the C in the serial number which indicates it was made by Savage. That was part of the Lend-Lease program during WWll, rifles were produced in the U.S. for the British during the war. Lee Enfield bolts were often individually fitted to specific rifles during manufacturer and overhauls. Mismatched serial numbers on the bolt and receiver are not uncommon due to repairs or rebuilds over a time, a "C specifically refers to Savage production. I do believe that this rifle was brought home through the "Lend Lease Program" I also believe that this rifle is together with the same parts it was used during the war. It might have had the stock shortened for a sporting rifle. Most all of the parts would make this a matching rifle. The rarest part of this rifle is the receiver marked "U.S. Property" The B on the sight also used with Savage. The bore is nice. i have the pin and spring. I had the rifle apart and while assembling it I forgot to put them before assembled the receiver. I will put it in later. I am going to sell it later. I have upper and lower fore stocks coming. You could be correct about the type of wood they used for it. I didn't pay attention.
August 14, 2025Aug 14 Author #7 On 8/11/2025 at 11:16 AM, M1Garandy said: Does the S/N on the bolt handle match the receiver? No magazine? Looks like the rifle in question was restocked in Beech. Would have probably been Birch originally. Uncut #4 forends are getting pricey. The little pin that holds the "axle" for the rear sight also appears to be missing. Not a big deal, they are cheap and available. The look like the end of a cut off finishing nail more or less.
August 14, 2025Aug 14 Author #8 M1garandy. Many rifles that went into combat were cleaned quite often. Parts could have mixed at that time. The parts on it all saw action in the war. I know values should not be different. It's a shame that it means so much for selling. I should be able to get 600.00 with all the original parts and the condition this one is in.
August 14, 2025Aug 14 #9 I do believe what you were calling a B in those proof marks on wood and small metal parts is actually the LB proof for Long Branch, also a Canadian manufacturer. I happen to have a Longbranch manufactured No.4. (The middle rifle in my photo below.) They’re all good rifles. Your metal looks great.
August 14, 2025Aug 14 #10 I’m not 100% positive about that B though if you look at the LB proof sometimes the L vertical line extends slightly above the B. It does on my bayonet (the L part is lightly struck) put on the grip of the stock behind the trigger guard it appears more like just a B. But I digress. Sorry for going off on a tangent. This is supposed to be about your Savage, US PROPERTY. It is true that parts got mixed especially once in the field either as replacements for damaged or worn out parts or just sitting with your squad during maintenance.
August 15, 2025Aug 15 Author #11 Nice set of Enfield rifles you have there Scott. The BH on my rear stock has BH and a lone K. The BH could be BH for the soldier that carried it? The bolt receiver front sight front hand guard clamp all have the square S. The en20250815_092557.heicd of the barrel is stamped 303 22" 8.55 TONS. 20250815_092536.heic 20250815_092314.heic 20250815_092310.heic 20250815_092208.heic
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