Enfield No7 MkI RAF Training Rifle Crate .22LR Brit Mag Fed Bolt Action C&R

SOLD FOR; $2375

LSB#: 210913RH01

Make: Birmingham Small Arms Co., England

Model: Enfield No7 MkI. .22 Training version of the No4 MkI Rifle.

Serial Number: BS2432

Year of Manufacture: 1948

Caliber: .303 British

Action Type: Bolt Action, 5 Round Detachable Magazine

Markings: There is no visible import mark. The left side of the receiver is marked “No.7 Mk.I”. The left side of the stock collar is marked with the serial number. The right side of the stock collar and rear of the bolt handle are marked with British stamps that include a “crown” and “crossed flags. The rear of the bolt handle and bottom of the magazine are marked with numbers that do not match the serial number. The bolt handle is also marked with “crossed flags”. The cocking piece is marked “P M 2”. The top of the front barrel band is marked “N79”. The bottom of the grip is marked with a “boxed R”.

Barrel Length: Approximately 25 ½ Inches

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a bladed post set between 2 protective ears. The rear sight is a fixed aperture when down. It flips up to become a sight ladder that uses an adjustable aperture. The ladder is marked from “2-13”.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The hardwood stock has a straight grip with finger groove, metal nosecaps, 2 barrel bands, 2 sling loops, through bolt, and a brass buttplate with a hinged door for storage. The buttplate shows small scratches and discoloration from oxidation. The wood shows several scrapes & scratches as well as light compression marks.Some of these marks have damaged small portions of the surface wood. These marks have been oiled over. The LOP measures 14 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good Plus overall condition.

Type of Finish: Black Gun Paint over Oil Darkened Metal

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright; semi bright near the muzzle. The rifling is crisp. There is some fouling and light intermittent erosion in the grooves near the muzzle. The fouling should clean up some.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish. The metal shows several scrapes & scratches that have removed areas of the black paint finish. The exposed oil darkened metal shows discoloration from oxidation. The screw heads show light use. The markings are deep. Overall, this rifle rates in about Good condition. It will rate higher once the trigger issue is addressed (see Mechanics section below).

Mechanics: The trigger will not move or fire the rifle when the bolt is closed. The trigger moves freely while the bolt is open. Have a gunsmith remedy this situation. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories:  The rifle comes with its wooden transit crate. The markings are faded. The wood case has metal hinges, metal latches, interior leather attachments, and webbed straps for carrying. The wood inside the case holds the rifle in position. It uses wooden inserts to do this. The top & bottom inserts are covered in felt. The top inserts are secured by thin cords so they will not be lost. The wood shows numerous scrapes & scratches. Small pieces of wood have been damaged or lost. The crate also shows cracks. Overall the case is in about Good condition.

The rifle comes with a 2 piece 5round magazine. It shows scrapes, thin scratches, and some discoloration. It is in about Very Good condition. The rifle has a web sling attached. The sling shows soiling and discoloration on the webbing aw well as oxidation on the metal. Overall it is in about Very Good Plus condition.

Our Assessment: This Enfield No7 MkI is the training variation of the No4 MkI. It was made by the Birmingham Small Arms Co. of England. In 1948 the Birmingham Small Arms Co. manufactured 2,500 of a new .22″ training version of the No.4 Rifle for Royal Air Force and R.A.F. Regiment use. These are rare Training Rifles. This one comes in its wooden crate. Unfortunately the trigger has an issue that has to be remedied prior to taking this out to the range. Good luck.