Enfield 303

[Deadheadted37]

Hello,

I am in the process of negotiating a trade for a Enfield 303. I have little information about this gun and was wondering if there are any recommended web sites where I can go to be able to ID this rifle. (Manufacturer, Model, Age and etc.)

Here are some of the markings:

BNP 303
2222
18.5

Thank you in advance for all of your help.

 

[Jeff F]

Try this site.

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

 

[Mr_Rogers]

Post a photo. Somebody will help.

 

[Calibre44]

You may find this Guy helpful: ‘JollyGreenSlugg’ who is an Aussie Lee Enfield collector.

He has a number of interesting and informative videos on Enfields which you may find useful.

Click here

 

[DougW]

Those are the normal English "Export" markings used by the Brits when they used to sell surplused rifles. Basically they are proof markings.

The rifle is either a #1mkIII or a #4mk1 most probably.

The serial number is the best way to ID the rifle. #1 has the info on the reciever ring right side behind the barrel, #4 is on the socket on the left side. The #1 wil have ID marks on the right side of the butt socket. Post the other numbers if you can get them.

 

[Threeband]

Another vote for the Jolly Green Slug.

http://www.youtube.com/user/Jollygreenslugg

They are wonderful rifles: a lot of fun to shoot. Ammo is not cheap. You can reload, but cases don't usually last long. Still, wonderful rifles.

Let us know what you get. Post pictures!!