My uncle just gave me my grandpas enfield anything I should know about them before I go test fire it?
To Undeadpuppetshow,
If this was a war bringback weapon try really hard to find the the paperwork that goes along with it! This will increase its value significantly for sale in the future and historical value to your family.
An Enfield was originally configured in British .303, but some have been modified for other calibers. Be very careful on investigating the rifle before loading it.
I pray that it was not bubba'd by someone in the family. The closer to original configuration it is the better. Do not sand it down or modify the wood in any way! Clean the bore and check it as others have posted. Other than that a gentle wiping of dust and dirt is all that may be needed to keeps its value intact.
Oh, yeah, and
The reason for this is to see the make and model of Enfield you have to determine more information. Is it a No. I Mk III? Or a No IV Mk I? Or a No V? Or possibly a No I Mk V?
Post detailed pics of the markings on the receiver to allow us to better help you.
Ask your uncle or grandmother ANY history or stories about the rifle. Their information will be a wonderful piece of history for your children and grandchildren.
Good luck!
Regards,
Doug
Im wondering this as well. Is it a British Enfield or an American P14/P17? If its a war bring back, it could be either one without me looking at it.Or would it be the american enfield, model of 1917
says no 4 mk1 (F)FTR THEN ON LINE BELOW BG 11187 < THIS LOOKS SCRATCHED ON OVER AN IMPRINT THAT SAYS NO4 MK1
M 1943 THEN BELOW BG FOLLOWED BY WHAT COULD BE A V A W OR JUST SOME SCRATCHES AND THEN BELOW THAT 11187
how do i make these pics larger
it could be american made and not be a p17/p14 remington made some and shipped them overseas early in the war. mine is marked U.S. property across the top of the recever.