ROF Fazakerley Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk I .303 British Bolt-Action Rifle, 25.2 in Barrel (1943)
Wartime-produced in 1943 at the Royal Ordnance Factory Fazakerley, this Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk I is a classic .303 British service rifle with hallmark No.4 features. It retains an aperture rear sight, a protected front sight with squared ears, and full-length hardwood furniture with a grooved upper handguard. Import and export markings from Century Arms and England are present, confirming its U.S. import history.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Fouling: Moderate Fouling - Lead or copper fouling with noticeable buildup.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are markings from previous handling and use. Please refer to the photos for a detailed look at the surfaces and markings.
What’s Included
- ROF Fazakerley Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk I rifle
- One 10-round detachable magazine
Built during the WWII era, this No.4 Mk I carries a receiver roll-mark consistent with Fazakerley production. It uses the classic Lee–Enfield cock-on-closing action with a round bolt knob and a left-side safety lever, along with the integral charger bridge for efficient loading.
The 25.2-inch steel barrel is chambered in .303 British. Sight regulation is handled by an aperture rear sight paired with a protected front sight featuring squared ears, providing a durable sighting setup suited to the No.4 pattern.
Furniture is full-length hardwood with a grooved upper handguard, two barrel bands, and sling swivels. The No.4 pattern bayonet spigot/boss is present at the muzzle, and the length of pull measures 13 inches.
Markings include C.A.I. GEORGIA, VT and ENGLAND, indicating U.S. import via Century Arms and British export compliance. The rifle follows the No.4 design with a 10-round detachable box magazine capacity and service-proven construction in steel.