Enfield - No 4 Mk I or Mk II ? - The Firearms Forum

targetshooter · 05-30-2008, 02:34 PM

I am going to buy an Enfield No 4, either a Mk I or II. A fellow at the range told me the Mk I 's have misfires because the trigger is attached to the trigger guard not the receiver and it will occasionally slip out of position.

Anyone have this problem ? When I felt his trigger, there was a lot of side to side play, but I think that is not normal. Either the pin, trigger or frame holse must be very worn.

Pistolenschutze · 05-30-2008, 03:08 PM

Perfect solution: Buy a Mauser instead of an Enfield.

Enfield · 05-30-2008, 03:20 PM

Hi
I can't say that I have heard of any private shooters having problems but I can confirm that the No 4 MK2 was introduced 3! March 1949 and it included the trigger mod as you say, in addition to this they modified No 4 MK 1's to include the trigger mod (called them No 4 MK 1/2) and they also modified No 4 MK1*'s to include the trigger mod (called No 4 MK1/3's)

You have to guess that they did this for a reason

Cheers

Enfield in NZ

happyhunter42 · 05-30-2008, 04:33 PM

I own a #4 mk1, built in 1945 and haven't had any trouble with it. I myself have fired approx. 600 rounds through it without any problem whatsoever.

targetshooter · 06-08-2008, 07:59 PM

thanks for the info fellows

05-30-2008, 02:34 PM	#1
targetshooter Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 7	Enfield - No 4 Mk I or Mk II ? I am going to buy an Enfield No 4, either a Mk I or II. A fellow at the range told me the Mk I 's have misfires because the trigger is attached to the trigger guard not the receiver and it will occasionally slip out of position. Anyone have this problem ? When I felt his trigger, there was a lot of side to side play, but I think that is not normal. Either the pin, trigger or frame holse must be very worn. __________________ "Those who give up their liberty for safety will surely lose both." --Benjamin Franklin -->

05-30-2008, 03:08 PM	#2
Pistolenschutze Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 13,094	Re: Enfield - No 4 Mk I or Mk II ? Perfect solution: Buy a Mauser instead of an Enfield. __________________ --Pistolenschutze (Pistol Shooter)

05-30-2008, 03:20 PM	#3
Enfield V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NZ Posts: 302	Re: Enfield - No 4 Mk I or Mk II ? Hi I can't say that I have heard of any private shooters having problems but I can confirm that the No 4 MK2 was introduced 3! March 1949 and it included the trigger mod as you say, in addition to this they modified No 4 MK 1's to include the trigger mod (called them No 4 MK 1/2) and they also modified No 4 MK1*'s to include the trigger mod (called No 4 MK1/3's) You have to guess that they did this for a reason Cheers Enfield in NZ

06-08-2008, 07:59 PM	#5
targetshooter Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 7	Re: Enfield - No 4 Mk I or Mk II ? thanks for the info fellows __________________ "Those who give up their liberty for safety will surely lose both." --Benjamin Franklin

05-30-2008, 04:33 PM	#4
happyhunter42 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Halfways from anywhere in Texas Posts: 41	Re: Enfield - No 4 Mk I or Mk II ? I own a #4 mk1, built in 1945 and haven't had any trouble with it. I myself have fired approx. 600 rounds through it without any problem whatsoever.