1942 Savage Enfield MK4

Angry White Trash · 10-18-2023, 08:50 PM

Just bought it from a friend. It is superb condition. I also picked up an original Savage bayonet and Scabbard for it. Still waiting on the 350 rds of ammo that comes with it. I saw a box of 180 grain soft tip hunting rounds at Fleet Farm today for $58. I'll wait.

I'll post pics when I get a chance. Always wanted me an Enfield.

44044 · 10-18-2023, 09:00 PM

But...Guns are Bad...

Angry White Trash · 10-19-2023, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 44044

But...Guns are Bad...

I know, that's why I welded the chamber so it can't be used in anger.

Angry White Trash · 10-19-2023, 08:41 AM

pics

44044 · 10-19-2023, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Angry White Trash

I know, that's why I welded the chamber so it can't be used in anger.

Maybe FJB will let you keep it then…

Nice looking piece of history Sir

Sanders · 10-19-2023, 10:19 AM

Nice!

That's the 30-06, isn't it? I get them mixed up which ones were .303 and which ones were '06.

MrKalashnikov · 10-19-2023, 10:24 AM

Very nice score, I've always had a soft spot for the British Enfields since buying my first one when I was 18 or so.

Do you think that's the original wood finish?

Angry White Trash · 10-19-2023, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by MrKalashnikov

Very nice score, I've always had a soft spot for the British Enfields since buying my first one when I was 18 or so.

Do you think that's the original wood finish?

I'm not entirely sure but it's unlikely. It probably has a new stock because it's so perfect. I can't imagine a war rifle from 1942 surviving in such nice shape. Or maybe it sat in a closet for 81 years.... who knows.

Angry White Trash · 10-19-2023, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Sanders

Nice!

That's the 30-06, isn't it? I get them mixed up which ones were .303 and which ones were '06.

It was made to supplement the Brit's in WWII because they couldn't make them fast enough... so it's 303 Brit.

My friend bought it from a S. African who somehow brought it back here without import markings.

Angry White Trash · 10-19-2023, 02:24 PM

I just heard from my friend who is the previous owner and he believes that the furniture is all original

RetVet · 10-19-2023, 02:51 PM

All of my Savage Mk4's are 303. Never heard of one in 30 cal.

RetVet · 10-19-2023, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Angry White Trash

It was made to supplement the Brit's in WWII because they couldn't make them fast enough... so it's 303 Brit.

My friend bought it from a S. African who somehow brought it back here without import markings.

Look up south african enfield markings. It may have one on the receiver. It looks like a "U" with an arrow inside pointing up.

aviator · 10-19-2023, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Angry White Trash

I just heard from my friend who is the previous owner and he believes that the furniture is all original

That is fantastic, it looks great. good catch.

Angry White Trash · 10-19-2023, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by aviator

That is fantastic, it looks great. good catch.

Thank you, it's a real nice looking rifle... far better than any I've seen for sale at any gun show. My friend apparently had enough fun with it and asked me if i was interested. I told him I was and he texted me a few pics. When it showed up from Alabama I was impressed because it looks even better in the flesh.

Angry White Trash · 10-19-2023, 06:26 PM

Retvet, It does have a U with and arrow... actually two of them.

10-18-2023, 08:50 PM	#1
Angry White Trash slug Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ice Station Zebra Posts: 15,406	1942 Savage Enfield MK4 Just bought it from a friend. It is superb condition. I also picked up an original Savage bayonet and Scabbard for it. Still waiting on the 350 rds of ammo that comes with it. I saw a box of 180 grain soft tip hunting rounds at Fleet Farm today for $58. I'll wait. I'll post pics when I get a chance. Always wanted me an Enfield.

10-19-2023, 10:19 AM	#6
Sanders Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 66,557	Nice! That's the 30-06, isn't it? I get them mixed up which ones were .303 and which ones were '06. __________________ "The truly dangerous man dresses inconspicuously and is soft- spoken. He walks away from most confrontations. The only time you learn that the truly dangerous man is mad at you is a split second before you die, for he never fights. He only kills. The truly dangerous man knows that fighting is what children do and killing is what men do." - Charley Reese 1986 3

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MrKalashnikov Deplorable Join Date: May 2008 Location: Behind The Iron Curtain Posts: 8,129	Very nice score, I've always had a soft spot for the British Enfields since buying my first one when I was 18 or so. Do you think that's the original wood finish?

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Angry White Trash slug Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ice Station Zebra Posts: 15,406	I just heard from my friend who is the previous owner and he believes that the furniture is all original