1943 ROF Fazakerley Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk I .303 British Bolt-Action Rifle
Built at the Royal Ordnance Factory Fazakerley in 1943, this No.4 Mk I represents a WWII-era Lee-Enfield with desirable matching serial “JC22592.” Fazakerley accounted for roughly 22 percent of total No.4 production, giving its rifles added collector interest. The 25.2-inch barrel, cock-on-closing action, and 10-round magazine deliver the fast cycling and high standard capacity that defined the Lee-Enfield’s battlefield reputation.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair – Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair – Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: This rifle exhibits moderate scratching, scuffing, blemishing, dinging, and general wear across the metal and wood surfaces.
What’s Included
- One steel 10-round Lee-Enfield No.4 detachable box magazine
- Pattern ’37 khaki web sling (installed)
Produced during the height of WWII, this rifle features the signature cock-on-closing bolt that allowed British infantry to sustain rapid “mad-minute” fire while maintaining a steady firing position. The matching serial on bolt and receiver confirms its original assembly.
The carbon-steel barrel and receiver retain a wartime parkerized finish that resists corrosion and blends well with the hardwood stock set. A brass butt-plate with integral storage trap reflects standard British service configuration and remains functional.
Sighting is handled by a protected front blade and a robust milled rear aperture with flip-up ladder, enabling precise adjustments from close range to distant targets. The front sight block includes the spike-bayonet boss integral to the No.4 design, preserving the rifle’s full service capability.
This full-size Lee-Enfield combines historic wartime production, matching numbers, and classic British features that appeal to both shooters and collectors who value authentic WWII hardware.