Stevens-Savage Lee Enfield No4 Mk1 (.303 British) History & Shooting Demo

[@cwx8]

This is one beautiful instrument

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

I’m pretty happy with it! Works near flawlessly too

[@pantheonauxilia]

Just got my No4 Mk1 * from Long Branch. Beautiful piece, original finish on metal almost untouched not even marks left by the brass in the receiver. Very rare beast here in FInland.

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

Very nice! That’s an awesome find

[@hughhunter4854]

Great video. Just a little tip - the tines on the sling should face away from the rifle so the smooth side of the sling hardware will contact the woodwork.

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

Thanks for the tip man 👍🏻 and thanks for watching!

[@hughhunter4854]

@@GreatNorthwestWeaponry 👍

[@Oneofthetwelve]

@@hughhunter4854 Well done Hugh.

[@tomsoki5738]

Enfields we’re replaced in main service in 1957 so apart from the sniper variant (saw service until 1985) I highly doubt they were getting refurbished, in Britain at least. PS: I just stumbled across this golden gem of a channel, subscribed!

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

Thank ya kindly!

[@yaarcticboi7421]

Look North. Canada is finally decomissioning the SMLE from service in the Arctic over the next five years. They'll likely be in .308, but there will be more than a few of in .303.

[@magicdaveable]

My favorite battle rifle. I have an Irish Contract Mark 4 #2. It is my favorite Enfield.

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

Oh I’ve almost picked one of them up like three times now but there’s always something that’s harder to find available right when I’m ready to go for it...

[@2147B]

Awesome video, thanks for the history!

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

And thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻

[@thorsaxe5881]

One thing is for Shure, the Lee Enfield series of rifles was the progress of refinement by the time they made the No 4 Mk-2's in the late 40's. they are the most advanced bolt action rifle's made in history. The world changed though with the adoption of self loading rifles and its design advantages for military use. peace - Dave

[@billwaller2698]

Savage made the complete gun , stock and all . Longbranch did make about 200k to help with production but those were the star ""*"" models. When the Savage contract was terminated, all parts were sold to Longbranch. As a note, There were 3 different stock lengths made, short, medium and long.

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

Good to know, thanks!

[@tomg2000]

I too have a 1941 no.4mk1 with the 6 groove rifling. Mine was sent to H&H to be converted to sniper configuration, but was never ultimately fitted with a scope, so it cannot be considered a sniper rifle. Beautiful rifle you have.

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

Thank ya kindly!

[@bewilderment9268]

Bad Ace Tactical has a no drill scope mount for about $140. Thinking about one for my fathers Sporterized version.

[@WolvCustoms]

Great video. You deserve more subs my dude. Keep them coming

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

@RONNIE HERNANDEZ Thank you very much man! More coming every 10 days for the foreseeable future 👍🏻

[@daviddavies2072]

A very good rifle, as a young army cadet in the 1970s, , going on shooting competitions the 303 lee enfield was a very good rifle , in shooting and in drill competitions 👍🇬🇧❤️🇺🇲

[@tripplebeards3427]

I just bought an unissued no4 mk1* it has the grooved upper receiver like yours. Looks like it was made yesterday. I just ordered a matching bayonet.

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

Very nice!

[@Oneofthetwelve]

Hi. I haven’t seen a Long Branch with that hand guard🇨🇦

[@chrispresley7212]

Savage does those handguards not longbranch

[@bewilderment9268]

I noticed on your final close of the bolt you held the trigger. Many don't know about that.

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

It’s definitely a usual trick to prevent wearing out the firing pin spring!

[@JamesThomas-gg6il]

I love the colorization of old wooden stocked rifles. Yours is gorgeous. Also i believe you correct about the handguard being canadian manufacture, thats all ive ever seen or heard. I have a longbranch * 1942 with savage stock. Funny how that happens.

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

Seems like a sign that they were in arsenal a while to me, which really just adds to the history in my humble opinion so it don’t bother me none 👍🏻 and thanks for watching!

[@bewilderment9268]

Beautiful shooter. Mine, though not a Stevens-Savage, has ALL matching numbers, including the magazine.

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

Very nice! That’s actually pretty uncommon considering how long many of them stayed in service. I am jealous

[@gregwilliams386]

Sling is on backwards, the cleats face out, away from the wood. Long Branch stocks are walnut, Savage stocks are birch.

[@stevenh.390]

My lgs has a No4 Mk1--- at 500! Just can't find ammo, why i'm hesitant to get it

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

Ammo is a bit difficult at the moment, but I wouldn’t pass up a $500 Enfield… Ammo can be obtained later

[@michaellorusso4912]

Quick question Thomas, does the Enfield have a 2 stage trigger ? Thanks

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

Originally no, single stage (at least according to their manuals and they very much act like single stage) However by my understanding 2 stage replacement triggers have been available for them since 2014

[@Oneofthetwelve]

They have great take-up and break wonderfully. You won’t be disappointed.

[@ceqt1490]

Mine is identical with the slots in the handguard same savage 1942

[@bewilderment9268]

I inherited my fathers Sporterized version....the magazine he had said "made in Japan".

[@nickengineroom]

Awesome shooting .👍

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

Thank ya kindly!

[@Oneofthetwelve]

What do you think of the bolt?

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

Absolutely love it, takes a bit of getting used to when you’ve mostly shot cock-on-open rifles but this thing runs pretty darn smoothly

[@Oneofthetwelve]

@@GreatNorthwestWeaponry What number do you find on the bolt head? Also I have a comprehensive book on these rifles if you have questions about stamps .

[@maly101Durica]

Is that a 5 groove barrel or two groove?

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

@Mor Ho it appears to be a 5 groove

[@CherryRhubarb00]

Love the intro

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

Thank ya kindly!

[@noneed4me2n7]

Really nice score, I have No4 1/2 FTR 55 all matching serials I got in 96 after I got out from service from a Big Five when they were selling Milsurps. It’s in good shape just missing the sling and whatever was supposed to be in the buttstock (clearing or cleaning kit? British porn maybe?). Wish I could come across a true sniper variant, some UK guy on KZbin scored an unissued like new one I’d trade one of my kids for. I’m not a purist so if I can score a surplus Bren gun scope with the right attachments I wouldn’t be above having a gunsmith add it.

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

Yeah I’d do horrible things for a scoped No4... Thanks for watching!

[@noneed4me2n7]

@@GreatNorthwestWeaponry quick update. I went ahead and pulled the trigger on a bunch of stuff for it. I decided to go with a machineless picatinny rail mount instead of a NOS or repro Bren gun mount. Scored a NOS Type 9 bayonet with scabbard (South African clean), NOS steel buttplate (still in grease), a MKII pigsticker cause you have to, and a repro chin peace that matches the finish out of UK. Oh and basically a British GI equipment kit ammo pouch, stripper clips, sling and it also has an oiler meant for the buttstock. I thought there’d be repros of the British MK 32 scope or some chance on the secondary market but those ones seem to fetch a premium and most don’t let go once they get one. Mauser and Russian made ones like for the SVT seem easy enough to find. I’d honestly rather go with something at least era correct to it’s manufacture. Any thoughts on which ones would be a good choice as a substitute? While I will be shooting on occasion it’s also going to be a display piece and it will go to one of my boys eventually. I have zero experience scope shooting just open sights in the army was all I ever played with.

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

Honestly milsurp scopes are something I have next to no experience with, though there are gobs of channels/individuals that have a lot more experience in that field

[@noneed4me2n7]

@@GreatNorthwestWeaponry I ordered a couple books one that specializes in the T and LA sniper models and the other is just about Enfields in general. I uploaded a 5 minute vid of it as someone else asked about it.m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3bTqaGQpLx_grM

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

I’ll have to check it out 👍🏻 I really wish I had more reference books, got access to a lot through my friends at my local gun shop but I only personally own one on the Gewehr 98 (courtesy of a generous subscriber) definitely the most detailed info that I’ve had access to

[@ralphilmoody5739]

Does anyone know about No4 mk1 US PROPERTY SAVAGE Block S 42 fire ball stamp on barrel?

[@ralphilmoody5739]

It had the bolt release cut relief in front.

[@toddsb07]

I have in front of me a savage marked stock with the groves in the upper handguard. Mk 1* 1942

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

Very nice, had a hard time finding confirmation on whether or not savage made grooved handguards themselves so it’s good to hear a confirmation 👍🏻

[@toddsb07]

@@GreatNorthwestWeaponry its marked with the S behind the trigger guard, havent taken the handguard off to look for markings but the wood definitely matches. Gun is well worn but I still may buy it.

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

I love mine if that counts for anything, I’d buy it again in a heartbeat

[@toddsb07]

@@GreatNorthwestWeaponry Good advice. I have 5 already. Such great shooting rifles.

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

That’s a nice set, and they are indeed!

[@chrispresley7212]

Savage made those stocks not longbranch

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

A lot of what I had read was unclear and stated it could be either, but there had definitely been evidence to support your claim as well 👍🏻

[@chrispresley7212]

I own 10 of those rifles it's definitely Savage

[@BudgOutdoors]

I got one of these for $75 at a gun show last January... Horribly bubba'd. No mag, chopped barrel, and nasty wood condition. Can't find magazines that are supposed to fit it

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

Hate when bubba has his way with a classic... Good luck! Keep your eye on EBay, I’ve seen mags (both original and repro) on there recently. I actually just did a restoration of another one of these on which I will be posting a video at the end of the month

[@BudgOutdoors]

@@GreatNorthwestWeaponry yea it's a shame, I didn't want to even give the guy money for it but I saw the "U.S. Property" stamped on the gun and I had to to take it home lol. I'll be looking forward to that video 👍

[@Oneofthetwelve]

@@BudgOutdoors Does it have the original rear sight? May still be quite accurate. Parker Hale of Britain made fine conversions. You’ll see a PH stamp on bolt and sling mounts. Believe they had 3 models.

[@EagerBeagle]

Great vid. Now, for a quick lesson. Do not grip the bolt. Use your palm, same with a stick shift. Palm it. Don't grip it.

[@angelzepedagtz9543]

En spanish plis

[@roadscholar9323]

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