Enfield #4 question - The Firearms Forum

lead · 02-01-2009, 09:14 AM

A local shop got in a #4 MkI Enfield recently. It is stamped on the receiver,"O.F.M. #4 MkI" Any idea what the OFM refers to? I din't see any import stamp on it, and there really are no other marks, other then some proof marks. One, near the OFM stamp, is a crown, over an N.
Any ideas where this came from? It seems short to me. It is about the same height as a Norinco SKS(it sits next to it on their rack). It's in excellent shape, I have to assume it's been refinished, I'm just not sure by whom. I was wondering if it could be a Navy Arms, or Gibbs model.
It keeps tempting me every time I go in there.

lead · 02-01-2009, 10:59 AM

Okay, found this site that lists the OFM as a mark for the Maltby factory.
Very cool site for any Enfield info, BTW.

http://enfieldrifles.profusehost.net/gh.htm

02-01-2009, 09:14 AM	#1
lead Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,522	Enfield #4 question A local shop got in a #4 MkI Enfield recently. It is stamped on the receiver,"O.F.M. #4 MkI" Any idea what the OFM refers to? I din't see any import stamp on it, and there really are no other marks, other then some proof marks. One, near the OFM stamp, is a crown, over an N. Any ideas where this came from? It seems short to me. It is about the same height as a Norinco SKS(it sits next to it on their rack). It's in excellent shape, I have to assume it's been refinished, I'm just not sure by whom. I was wondering if it could be a Navy Arms, or Gibbs model. It keeps tempting me every time I go in there. __________________ The best things in life, are not things. -->

02-01-2009, 10:59 AM	#2
lead Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,522	Re: Enfield #4 question Okay, found this site that lists the OFM as a mark for the Maltby factory. Very cool site for any Enfield info, BTW. http://enfieldrifles.profusehost.net/gh.htm __________________ The best things in life, are not things.