Enfield SHTLE No1 MkV Trails Rifle No.1 Mk5 .303 British Bolt Action C&R
SOLD FOR: $1700
LSB#: 210907BW72
Make: Enfield
Model: SHT LE No1 MkV (Short Magazine Lee-Enfield Number 1 Mark 5).
Serial Number: 1231
Year of Manufacture: 1922
Caliber: .303 British
Action Type: Bolt Action, Detachable Magazine
Markings: The import mark on the right side of the stock collar reads “ENGLAND”. The right side of the stock collar is also marked “crown / G R” (George Rex) / ENFIELD / 1922 / SHTLE / V”. The safety is marked “V”. The British export mark on the barrel shank reads “.303 2.222 inch / 18.5 TONS PER square inch” (the rifle fires a .303 projectile, the case max overall length was 2.222 inches and it was pressure tested to 18.5 to tons). The top of the receiver is marked with a London “crown / CP” proof. The right side of the receiver, rear of the bolt handle, face of the nosecap, and bottom front of the forearm are each marked with the serial number. The front of the receiver, rear of the receiver, and the barrel shank are marked with several British proofs & inspection stamps including “crowned” marks and a “crown / GR / crossed flags / P” proof. The bolt handle and bolt head are marked with “crossed flags”. The barrel bands are marked with “EFD” inspection stamps. The bottom of the grip is marked “arrowhead / EFD / 52” and “crown / 9B / E”. The bottom of the forearm is marked “arrowhead / EFD / 23”. There are a few other small British markings on the rifle.
Barrel Length: Approximately 25 Inches
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a bladed post set between 2 protective ears. The rear of the sight is an aperture when down. It flips up to become a sight ladder that uses a sliding aperture. The sight ladder is marked from “-14”.
The sight ladder does not stand up. It flips fully to the rear. The sight ladder detent is missing from the top right rear of the receiver, directly below the rear sight ladder. The detent normally holds the sight ladder in place.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The hardwood stock has a straight grip with finger groove, barrel band, nosecap assembly with sight wings & bayonet lug, 2 barrel bands, stacking loop, 2 sling loops, and a brass buttplate with hinged door for storage. The buttplate shows several scratches & small dents as well as oxidation. The barrel bands have been treated with cold blue. Surface erosion shows through the cold blue. They show some discoloration from oxidation. The wood shows numerous scrapes, scratches, and compression marks. Several have damaged small portions of the surface wood. Most of these marks have been oiled over. The LOP measures 13 ½ inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Oil Blackened Metal
Finish Originality: Original. The metal has been treated with cold blue.
Bore Condition: The lands are bright and the grooves are semi bright. The rifling is deep. There is fouling and intermediate light erosion in the grooves near the muzzle. The fouling should clean up some.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its current metal finish. The metal has been treated with cold blue. The trigger guard has surface erosion showing through the cold blue. The face of the nosecap shows light surface erosion and discoloration from oxidation. The left side of the rear sight base shows a patch of thinning and discoloration. The metal shows scrapes, small scratches, and areas of light discoloration. Most of the markings are deep. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
The sight ladder does not stand up. It flips fully to the rear. The sight ladder detent is missing from the top right rear of the receiver, directly below the rear sight ladder. The detent normally holds the sight ladder in place.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The rifle comes with a 10 round magazine that has been treated with cold blue. It shows scrapes, small scratches, areas of discoloration, and a patch of surface erosion. Overall it is in about Very Good condition.
Our Assessment: This SHT LE No1 MkV (Short Magazine Lee-Enfield Number 1 Mark 5) was made by Enfiled back in 1922 as a Trails Rifle. The Mark V is equipped with a receiver mounted aperture sight which allows for a longer sight radius than the previous barrel-mounted rear sights. The Mark V was not officially adopted so Mark V rifles are quite scarce. This Mark V is in Very Good Plus original condition with matching part numbers on the receiver, bolt, nosecap and stock. It still has deep markings and its magazine cutoff is still in place. This SHT LE No1 MkV would be a great addition to your Enfield or Military rifle collection.