Savage Arms No.4 Mk I* .303 British U.S. PROPERTY Lend-Lease Bolt-Action Rifle (WWII)
This WWII-era Savage-Stevens No.4 Mk I* is a U.S. Lend-Lease Lee-Enfield chambered in .303 British and prominently marked "U.S. PROPERTY." Built in the United States for wartime aid in 1942–1944, the Mk I* variant features the simplified bolt-removal system. Chicopee Falls production is identified by the characteristic "C" in the serial format. This is a Savage Arms U.S.
Property marked rifle.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle shows numerous scratches and handling blemishes consistent with service and age. There are localized spots of pitting on the finish. The bore exhibits blemishing, but the rifling remains clearly visible throughout.
What’s Included
- 1x 10-round Lee-Enfield No.4 pattern steel box magazine
- Khaki web sling with brass hardware (installed)
Produced by Savage-Stevens in Chicopee Falls, this No.4 Mk I* bears the correct "U.S. PROPERTY" marking and Savage manufacturer stamp, signifying its Lend-Lease role. North American-only Mk I* production ran from 1942 to 1944, and Chicopee Falls output is denoted by the distinctive "C" in the serial format.
The Mk I* pattern deletes the separate bolt-release catch for streamlined bolt removal while retaining the Lee-Enfield’s cock-on-closing action. A charger bridge is present for efficient loading with stripper clips. The 10-round detachable box magazine provides a 10+1 capacity.
Sighting equipment includes a protected front post within square ears and a stamped two-position flip aperture rear sight. At the muzzle, bayonet lugs accept the No.4 spike bayonet. The manual safety lever is positioned at the rear of the bolt.
The rifle wears a full-length hardwood stock with two-piece upper handguards and sling swivels. A steel buttplate with a trap door provides access to the cleaning kit compartment. Barrel length is 25.2 inches, and the length of pull measures 13.0 inches.