| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/20343 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Place made | Australia: South Australia, Canada |
| Date made | 1943 |
| Conflict |
Period 1960-1969 Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Lee-Enfield No 4 Mk I* Rifle
Description
Lee-Enfield No 4 Mk 1* bolt action rifle. Receiver stamped No4 Mk I* LONG BRANCH 1943 and has a crack test stamp from the Lithgow Small Arms Factory with 7.62. The original .303 inch barrel has been replaced with a 7.62 mm barrel bade by Omark Ltd of South Australia. The military rear sight has also been removed and a serrated side plate attached to take a Central target sight. The rifle is complete and has a foresight cover and light green webbing sling.
History / Summary
The conversion of this rifle to 7.62mm was for trials purposes during the introduction of the Self Loading Rifle (SLR) in the 1960's.