Enfield finding history

pfalz2 · 05-19-2006, 05:07 PM

On trying to find the history of a Lee Enfield, I started with the post in C&R forum Another lee enfield question: http://www.dirtydozensbunker.com/sho...1827#post31827 please read This what I have so far by the answers from the previous post. It is a Savage, made after the U.S. entered the war It was released for sale by the following marks ,info found at: http://www.geocities.com/lee_enfield_rifles/ Import Markings BNP Birmingham Nitro Proof - Required by British law, any firearm offered for commercial sale (regardless of military proofing) has to undergo a pressure test. Passed firearms were stamped, usually on the barrel and receiver. These letters will have a crown stamped directly above them. And ENGLAND Another importing stamp, whereby the country of origin was stamp on the firearm prior to importing. Usually found either on the buttsocket or receiver ring. .303 2.222" 18.5 TONS PER []" Part of the commercial proofing, it denotes pressure tested to, caliber of barrel and length of chamber. I am making some progress, why am I trying to do this, the rifle is in near perfect condition. It may not turn ot to be very valueable, but I feel that it may have an interesting history.

05-19-2006, 05:07 PM	#1
pfalz2 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 23,435	Enfield finding history On trying to find the history of a Lee Enfield, I started with the post in C&R forum Another lee enfield question: http://www.dirtydozensbunker.com/sho...1827#post31827 please read This what I have so far by the answers from the previous post. It is a Savage, made after the U.S. entered the war It was released for sale by the following marks ,info found at: http://www.geocities.com/lee_enfield_rifles/ Import Markings BNP Birmingham Nitro Proof - Required by British law, any firearm offered for commercial sale (regardless of military proofing) has to undergo a pressure test. Passed firearms were stamped, usually on the barrel and receiver. These letters will have a crown stamped directly above them. And ENGLAND Another importing stamp, whereby the country of origin was stamp on the firearm prior to importing. Usually found either on the buttsocket or receiver ring. .303 2.222" 18.5 TONS PER []" Part of the commercial proofing, it denotes pressure tested to, caliber of barrel and length of chamber. I am making some progress, why am I trying to do this, the rifle is in near perfect condition. It may not turn ot to be very valueable, but I feel that it may have an interesting history.