I love the .22 Enfields

Sht Rifle Mk III

My No.8

so far im adding a couple of my US 22s , the top one is an M1903-A4gery [an A3 with weaver 330 scope added that was converted to 22cal with a custom made 16" insert i had fabricated by a machinist friend [and japanese collector of renown ]

the lower is a springfield NRA 1919 model that was intended to mimick the M1garand rifle

here are my [from top to bottom ] Cno7 mkI 1945 Longbranch , no2 mkIV* converted from a 1910 BSA mkIII in the early 20s , and the last but favorite to me is my Cond II converted in 1912 from a Enfield made MLM mkII dated 1892 ,

the last came with the box mag but as converted these did not have that , the empties dropped free rather than being collected in the box mag she!!

the top one is a 1968 Colt US M16 upper on a DPMS lower fitted with 1968 furniture that sports a 22cal conversion bolt and a copy of the correct scope , i do have a 556 bolt for it too , it is semiauto only [but i would love to have the three round burst - just not the expense of the tax stamp and such]

the bottom is my Cooey Mod 82 canadian trainer made in 1944 , i succeded in finding the rear peep sight that makes it a no4 trainer , it came with the rear ramp sight that makes it a no1 trainer,

this is the conversion unit i designed and had roy make me for the M1903A3

The early girls

.22 Short Rifle Mark I

.22 Short Rifle Mark II

.22 Short Rifle Mark III

.22 Pattern 1914 No. 1

.22 Pattern 1914 No. 2

.22 Short Rifle Mark IV*

Never have had, nor probably will have, a Lee Enfield .22 Trainer. But I absolutely love my M82 Cooey and think it is one of the most simple, rugged, reliable and classic looking "non-LE" . 22 trainers oot there... but as a once proud (and hopefully after our next election proud again) Canuck I'm probably extremely biased!

Includes but not completely in order:

Year is not definitive. Has seen Several Modifications. Butt disc and knox reads “1212”. Disc also rads N^Z 5 22.. Left wrist says “Enfield 1907 ShtL.E. Con.d II*, .22 IV*. Original 1907 Mk I handguards.

Partial Restoration. A beauty. Navy Issued, Correct rear sight protector and original MLE butt w/plate. Volley sights are complete. Early MLE sling swivel. Sling: “MW&S 1934”.

New Zealand issue. “3031” On disc and knox. TWICE ON RECEIVER. Sling is “Wrights Ltd 1918” and original.”5 and 28” on butt disc. Mk III walnut volley forearm.

A.G Parker Birmingham modified. Aussie issued, Butt and know read 2 MD 338. 9/18 on butt. Buttplate is solid steel with no oiler/pull-thru inlet. Looks long term.

“AM “ pre-fixed number indicating “Air Ministry” (“AM”) issued via Park-Hale conversion. No outward .22 conversion markings except for Parker-Hale marks on the barrel knox.

VERY rare to find in the USA Ishapore .22. I have only seem one other for sale and it was online in 20 years. SMOOTH bolt action. Beautiful early Ishapore wood dowling forearm. And stock set.

Bolt does not match. I have NEVER seem another NRF .22 conversion for sale. Has Canadian “Cooey” rear sight attachment ($300-350). Appears to have a 1940 barrel. Has Parker-Hale war code on top of knox.

Pre-”C No. 7” example. Includes a proper transit case with painted over marking ($200+)

Bought as a barreled action from an Auction by Springfield Sporters circa 2004. 70% complete

Bought online circa 2003 from Kevin Cairney at North China Arms in WV. Missing extractors and screws. Firing pin made by Harold Schmidt in Rosebush, MI.

1897	Enfield		22	MLE/Sht’22 III EFD
1901	Sparkbrook	Y	22	MLE I*/Sht 22 II N
1909	LSA	y	22	Sht. L.E. III/Sht.22 IV* N^Z
1909	BSA	y	22	Sht.L.E. III/22 Pattern ‘14 No.2
1916	BSA	y	22	Sht.L.E. III* / P-H IV*
1917	Ishapore	y	22	Mk III/1929 IV*
1918	NRF		22	Mk III/ Sht’22 IV
1945	Long Branch		22	C No.7 Mk I
1948	Fazakerley		22	No.7 Mk I

leftboot , i thinik i recognize one of those - if memory serves and it may well not i believe you aquired a Cno7 in light wood from me years ago for a nice no4 ,

My one & only, a .22 Rimfire sleeved No1MkIII*, fitted with A.G.P. No9W micrometer peep sight & 6-hole aperture eyepiece.

.303 bolt & magazine shown out of rifle

Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)