Make: Stevens Savage

Model: No4 MK I

Serial Number: 1308992

Year of Manufacture: 1942

Caliber: .303 British

Action Type: Bolt Action, Detachable Magazine

Markings: The left side of the receiver over the stock collar is marked with the serial number “1308992” / “S” / “1942” with a flaming bomb proof. The left side of the receiver is marked, “U.S. PROPERTY / NO 4 MKI*”. The chamber is marked with another proof. The buttstock is marked “F.R.”

Barrel Length: Approximately 25 Inches

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Patridge-style blade dovetailed into a base on the barrel, protected by military-style ears that are finely checkered on their edges. The rear sight is a flip aperture sight pinned to the top rear of the receiver.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The oil-stained stock has a straight grip, two nose caps, two barrel bands, two sling loops, and a metal buttplate with a hinged door for storage. The buttplate shows scrapes and oxidation. There is a chip in the upper forend. There are scratches and compression marks throughout. The LOP measures 13 ?” inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock is in about Fine overall condition.

Type of Finish: Oiled Wood.

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright. The rifling is deep. There is no notable erosion. The bore rates at 8.5/10 in this writer's opinion

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 85% of its metal finish. The face of the muzzle shows small scratches. The barrel shows a few light scrapes. The metal shows various scuffs & light handling marks. The bottom screw head shows very light use. The markings are deep. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The rifle has a magazine that shows scrapes consistent with insertion & removal. It is in about Fine condition. The spring is strong and the leading edges are sharp. It also comes with its pig sticker bayonet marked “MKII” also in Very Good condition

Our Assessment: The Savage Lee Enfield No.4 MKI. This particular rifle was made by Savage in 1942, during the height of the war. The Savage Enfield had a few features that set it apart from other rifles of the time. For starters, it had a ten-round detachable box magazine that could be loaded with stripper clips. That meant it could hold twice as many rounds as the German K98k, which was a serious advantage on the battlefield. Plus, unlike other rifles like the American Springfield 1903/1903 A3 or the German 98 Mauser, the Enfield had a rear locking lug and a cock-on-closing design. It was a little different than what most folks were used to, but it was lightning-fast and deadly accurate. It’s capable of being operated with incredible speed and smoothness, which means even a mediocre rifleman can deliver aimed fire at a distance with almost the same speed and accuracy as an M1 Garand. The Savage Lee Enfield No.4 MKI is a real piece of history, and one that any gun enthusiast should be proud to own especially in such conditions. So make this rifle yours.