Enfields_In_Queue:Smallbore Trainers

Rifle 21
An early Sparkbrook Long Lee converrted to SMLE configuration in 1905. The left buttsocket is marked Sht LE ConD II*. Sometime in the 1920's this converted rifle was converted yet again, this time to a .22 trainer. The original Sparkbrook stamps were removed and Sht .22 IV* EFD stampted on the right buttsocket. Matched s/n 1069 on bolt, receiver, barrel, nosecap and forestock. Windage adjustable backsight. The buttstock marking disc is marked NZ (New Zealand) and 5 22 (May 1922) over 1811, the same number stamped atop the receiver flat. Multiple NZ proofs on the receiver and barrel. Interestingly, the barrel is stamped '25.

Rifle 166
.22 Short Rifle No.2 Mk IV* This rifle started out as a 1915 SMLE Mk III.. The Mk IV* conversion was approved in November 1921; the barrel is marked '22. Matched serial numbers on bolt, receiver, barrel, backsight, nosecap and forestock. A new forestock was installed, covering the magazine cutoff slot. Outfitted with an early Sparkbrook marked magazine with link loop. Interestingly, there is a very fine NZ cartouche stamped into the wood forward of the magazine well. Fine wood has a few light dings and scratches. The rifle is New Zealand marked on the stock, stock disc, receiver, and barrel. All original. Not import marked. Some arsenal buttsock repairs.

Rifle 168
British No. 7 Mk I One of 2500 rifles converted by BSA .22 caliber trainers specially made for the RAAF (Royal Australian Air Force). Very different from the Canadian No.7. Canadian marked on the wrist; complete with Canadian stamped No.7 transit box.

	Rifle 191 .22 Short Rifle No.2 Mk IV* This rifle is unusual in that there are no exterior marks to indicate that it is a .22 trainer, other than the bolthead, which is stamped .22No2C. The buttsocket is marked BSA 1916 Mk III. The barrel is marked 1916. The top of the barrel is stamped P below Parker-Hale, Birmingham. Converted to .22 caliber by the use of a Parker Hale liner. Also interesting is that the stock sports the double "F" (Fianna Fail) of the Irish Free State* immediately forward of the magazine well.. Condition is VG; matched serial numbers with AM prefix.

Rifle 216
An exceptionally pretty 1917 BSA converted to .22 trainer sometime in the 1920's. Matched serial numbers; stock very pretty and unblemished. With a very scarce rear aperture sight known as the Canadian 10A aperture sight manufactured by H.W. Cooey Machine and Arms Company of Cobourg, Ontario. It is properly marked H.W.C. This aperture sight is fully adjustable for windage and elevation.

Rifle 220
Rifle No.8 Mk I, Fazakerley, 1952. The only Enfield .22 trainer built from the ground up as a trainer and not a conversion of an earlier rifle. Specifically designed with a half-stock and target sling swivel for smallbore competitions. About 20,000 made early 1950's; this is Rifle #773 of a special order of 1500 rifles was made specifically for New Zealand. Matched serial number on receiver, bolt and forestock.

Rifle 229
Rifle No.9 Mk I, Enfield, 1959. Last of the Enfield .22 caliber training rifles, Parker-Hale converted about 3,000 No.4 rifles as a special contract for the Royal Navy between 1956 and 1960. This specimen was converted in 1959 and is number 2100. This model uses the same system developed before WWI that was used in the .22 RF Patt '14 Short Rifles where the barrel was bored out and a .22 liner sleeved onto the barrel and trimmed to length. The muzzle crown is stamped PARKERIFLED A.G.P. The original No.4 Mk I sight leaf graduated to 1,300 yards was retained, but a 25-yd mark was inscribed on the left side. Overall, VGC. A very scarce rifle.

Rifle 231
Rifle, Short, .22 Patt 14 No. 1., Enfield, 1905. This rifle started out sometime between 1888 and 1899 as a 'Long Lee' as evidenced by the clearing rod channel in the forestock. The clearing rod was abolished in 1899. In 1905 the rifle was one of 26, 532 converted at RSAF Enfield to the new 'Short Lee' Mk I . The clearing rod channel was filled, the forestock shortened, a new barrel installed and the distinctive Mk I nosecap (with inward ears) installed. The left buttsocket was stamped ENFIELD / 1905 / SHT LE / COND II. In March 1906 the rifle was issued to the 2nd Btn of the Royal Irish Rifles. As an experiment, in 1915 some 427 of the ConD Mark II were sent to A.G. Parker Company to be converted to .22 caliber smallbore trainers. The RIR mark was cancelled. The barrel was bored out and a .22 caliber "Parker tube" liner permanently installed; the bolts altered, the rear sights marked with a new 25 yard marking. Magazine springs and followers were removed and the empty case (stamped .22) used to collect the fired brass. The original long-range volley sights were retained. Magazine cutoff were removed. The right buttsocket is stamped A.G. Parker & Co. Ltd., Birmingham, .22 PATT '14 No 1. The No. 1 is a later addition, indicating that the conversion was accomplished prior to April 1916 when the Pattern 1914 No. 2 (based on the Mark III rifles) was adopted. Left side of receiver ring and the right side of the butt stock have the broad arrow in D marking indicating ownership by Australian Defense Department. This rifle is all original with all matching numbers. Very tiny import marks J.J.Co.NYC on the barrel hidden under the rear sight elevator.

Rifle 238
.22 Short Rifle No.2 Mk IV*
Ishapore, 1954 .22 caliber trainer. One of the approximately 35,000 or so purpose-built Ishapore trainers produced between 1953 and 1976 and still in use by the Indian Armed Forces. This one is stamped "CALCUTTA" on the left side of the buttstock indicating Senior Division NCC at Calcutta University. Overall 95% finish. Bore looks unfired - very sharp and bright. Wood is VG+ with all appropriate Ishapore cartouches. Less than 50 of these in the country. Matched. No import marks.