Enfield Rifle looking for information

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   I am an elderly senior and I would like to get whatever information about my Enfield 303.I have owned the gun for over 55 years. I think I shot at a target when I bought it and it has never been fired since so it is in excellent condition.I have an eye problem but I think the serial # of my gun is M 15677.  1942N4 Mk 1 model.Number on barrel 303.  222” ?
Number on bolt N3K5
Number on top of rear sight MK 3
I would like to know where it was made ?
Year I think is 1942 ?
Any unique things about the gun ?
What value does it have ?
I have tried to include pictures but don’t know if the will be visible to members? 

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Rattlesnake13 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: February 01 2026 Location: Regina Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rattlesnake13 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Enfield Rifle looking for information Posted: February 01 2026 at 5:40pm
	I am an elderly senior and I would like to get whatever information about my Enfield 303.I have owned the gun for over 55 years. I think I shot at a target when I bought it and it has never been fired since so it is in excellent condition.I have an eye problem but I think the serial # of my gun is M 15677. 1942 N4 Mk 1 model.Number on barrel 303. 222” ? Number on bolt N3K5 Number on top of rear sight MK 3 I would like to know where it was made ? Year I think is 1942 ? Any unique things about the gun ? What value does it have ? I have tried to include pictures but don’t know if the will be visible to members?

A square 10 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Special Member Donating Member Joined: December 12 2006 Location: MN , USA Status: Online Points: 16997	Post Options Post Reply Quote A square 10 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February 01 2026 at 10:17pm
	i suspect the fact that you have just joined us prevents your photos but im not certain , some of the info is helpful and some not , as a no4 mk1 and thinking 1942 it would make if a brit made rifle rathger than US or canada , by 42 they were not making mkIs anymore they were mkI* at that point , if i still had my references [in the hands of others]here] the M prefix might help and the serial should put it to a contract - top of my head i would say BSA but do not know that factually , the number indicates first contract and that would coincide with 42 date fairly well this info should be on the left side of the receiver, bolt number should match serial , i think what you gave us is a steel marking , the rear sight number you gave is the marlk of the sight , a later version , if you look at the back of the sight you should see serial number match i think , the value will depend on condition and original configuration - we need photos for that someone else may have more to add but didnt want your post unanswered in timely fashion ,

Sapper740 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: July 15 2021 Location: Texas Status: Offline Points: 1737	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sapper740 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February 02 2026 at 3:08am
	Judging by the serial number range it is most likely a Maltby manufactured rifle but as A square mentioned, pictures would be most helpful.

Zed Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Special Member Donating Member Joined: May 01 2012 Location: France Status: Offline Points: 6460	Post Options Post Reply Quote Zed Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February 02 2026 at 4:16am
	It was made by the Royal Ordnance Factory at Maltby, in the UK. The first number of the serial number gives us the manufacturers identity for the UK built rifles. 1= Maltby. 2= Fazackerly 3= BSA ( Birmingham Small Arms) The rifles made in the USA by Savage have a C in the number sequence. The Canadian made Long branch rifles have an L in their number sequence. The serial number on the rear of the bolt should match that on the receiver/action. Barrel condition will depend on how well it was cleaned before being put away for 50 years.
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britrifles Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: February 03 2018 Location: Georgia, USA Status: Offline Points: 8404	Post Options Post Reply Quote britrifles Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February 02 2026 at 4:48am
	Welcome to the LE Forum Rattlesnake. As the others have said, your rifle is a No. 4 Mk I Lee Enfield. We will need photos to confirm the details. A few pictures showing the overall rifle (to see if it’s been sporterized and the general condition) as well as closeups of the markings on the left side of the action body (receiver) and back of bolt handle. With this, we can give you an idea of current value. As Zed has already said, the condition of the bore will depend on how well it was cleaned and protected for long term storage. 55 years ago, there was a lot of military surplus Mk VII ammunition around, some (perhaps most) used corrosive primers. Millions of these rifles were made, and unless it is a very rare version (unlikely) or in pristine un-issued condition, its value is probably not going to exceed $800 - $1000 CAD.

Shamu Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Logo Designer / Donating Member Joined: April 25 2007 Location: MD, USA. Status: Offline Points: 20510	Post Options Post Reply Quote Shamu Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February 02 2026 at 10:58am
	I hope the gun was cleaned for corrosive after that firing! Stored for that uncleaned after firing surplus ammo would be a very bad thing!
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