#Lee enfield serial number database serial numbers#

#Lee enfield serial number database serial numbers#

In the case of Savage Stevens the serial numbers began with a 0C1 and for Long Branch 0L1, these serials progressed in sequence directly relating the serial number to the number of rifles produced. Yet again, once the sequence of numbers caped out letter prefixes were used to start the sequence over. British No4 rifles were set up with a 5 digit serial number system with 1XXXX being allotted to Maltby, 2XXXX Fazakerley, 3XXXX BSA Shirley. No4 rifles were given a starting number that may be used to identify manufacturers, but again there was no set serial blocks. When reference is made to an “all matching” SMLE the serial numbers must all be the same. They may or may not have the serial stamped into the front part of the fore-end and in the case of the Australian Lithgow’s it may be stamped into the butt as well. SMLE’s will have serial numbers stamped on the bolt, receiver, barrel, nose cap and the underside of the rear sight. Along with the manufacturers name both the date of manufacture and the type and mark of the rifle is also shown. Seen in the picture above are the places where the serial number and manufacturer can be found. Serial Number and Manufacturer Information Locations Once the initial range of numbers was maxed out a letter prefix was added and the numbering began again.

Some SMLE’s may be found with as little as a 3 digit number and high as a 5 digit number. SMLE rifle manufacturers were given no serial ranges to begin or end production with, so it is possible that two rifles may exist with the same serial number produced at different factories. What this page will attempt to provide is a basic overview of the serial system and where to find them along with the manufacture markings and barrel date stamp that is common on most Enfields. For those out there that want to get deeper into the serial number issues I would suggest purchasing either Skip Stratton’s or Ian Skennerton’s books. This is not to say that Enfield serial numbers provide no information or that they are not an interesting subject. For official references, usually the finished and issued rifle was tracked by its rack number and of course these records have long since been destroyed or lost forever. Truth be known about Enfield serial numbers is simply, the serial number was used more for production counting than any other reason. The volume of serial number inquiries has prompted me to fashion this page together and try and explain how best to identify a particular rifles manufacturer. Over the years I have received many emails regarding serial numbers. Serial Numbers, Model, Mark and Manufacture Identification Here is a simple shadow board depicting the 4 most common Enfields. Serial number on barrel is 5349 then on bolt entrance that number is stamped out and ER 4451 is stamped? Any help greatly appreciated! Enfields at a Glance

Condition is very very good! Stamped Enfield 1904 ShtLE soo many other stamps and numbers on this gun I get a headache.

Sure could use some help! Just purchased an Enfield rifle from a small auction place. As you can see, having all the digits in the serial number make are a great help to narrowing the change over serial number on year changes. 226 serial numbers so far, and 4 date/serial number changes in this update. Survey of Long Branch #4 serial number ranges - Gunboard's Forums Here is the long awaited update. When inspecting your rifle and comparing marks with reference sources, be careful not to confuse date marks, or 'private view marks', with inspectors marks, which usually carry the factory identification, e.g., 'E' for Enfield, under the sovereign's crown, below which is the inspector's identification number usually two figures such as '39'. Lee Enfield Serial Number List Printable.