BNP Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk I Sporterized Bolt-Action Rifle in .303 British (1944, England)
This BNP-marked Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk I is a WWII-era rifle dated 1944 and chambered in .303 British. It has been sporterized with a one-piece sporting-style wood stock and a shortened fore-end with no upper handguards, leaving much of the barrel exposed. Markings include "NO4 MK1" on the receiver/body, "M.1944" on the wrist/receiver socket, and British commercial proof-style barrel marks including "BNP" and ".303".
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Metal Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Wood Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Action Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle shows signs of wear and handling, including scratches, blemishes, and finish loss. The stock appears to have been repaired.
What's Included
- Leather rifle sling (stitched, padded-style)
This No.4 Mk I is identified by receiver markings and a 1944 date on the wrist/receiver socket, placing it in the WWII era. The serial marking is shown as "B N 16205" and appears on the underside metal as well.
The rifle shows British commercial proof-style marks on the barrel, including "BNP" along with "ENGLAND", ".303", and "2.222". These markings are consistent with commercial proofing and export marking practices for rifles in .303 British.
Its sporter configuration features a one-piece wood stock and a shortened fore-end with the upper handguards removed, leaving the barrel largely exposed. Length of pull is listed at 13.25.
Iron sights are installed, with a front sight base present at the muzzle end and a receiver-mounted aperture rear sight assembly with graduated components. The barrel is steel and the receiver is steel, and the stated barrel length is 25.2.