Author Topic: Scope base for Enfield No.4 Mk I (Read 849 times)

greer · « **on:** February 25, 2004, 03:58:23 PM »

I have what I believe to be an Enfield No.4 MkI rifle that needs to be scoped. I found a base in Gunparts Inc. for around $42.00 but it didn't say anything about drilling and tapping. Is there a scope base that is commonly used for these rifles. The reciever seems to have little room for one. Any help would be appreaciated. Thanks. greer

Jack Crevalle · « **Reply #1 on:** February 26, 2004, 01:31:10 AM »

No drill and tap:

http://www.scopemounts.com/45leeenfield.html

http://www.centerfiresystems.com/miva/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=CSI&Product_Code=MNTENF41

Need to drill and tap unknown ( may be the same mount as above ):

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ctd/product.asp?sku=SCP%2D155&mscssid=LN1F5FWGVG9V9GURCHCD31XHBE2QB358

Requires removal of rear sight:

http://www.gunaccessories.com/Bsquare/Classic.asp

S.S. · « **Reply #2 on:** February 26, 2004, 07:30:42 AM »

I had one drilled & tapped many years ago,
and you are right, there is very little metal
left around the hole. I have had no problems though.

greer · « **Reply #3 on:** February 26, 2004, 03:58:37 PM »

Thanks for the information. The no drill and tap mounts say they will not fit the .308 Enfields. I thought that was odd. Of course that's what this one is. I would be willing to drill and tap it if I knew where to get a base. I might call the tech folks at Brownell's. At least I'm learning a few things. Thanks again. greer

257AI · « **Reply #4 on:** February 26, 2004, 05:13:11 PM »

I'm sure that the 308 Enfields they refer to are the Isapore 308's built in the 60's that are based on a modified No 1 action not the NO 4 action

Cracker · « **Reply #5 on:** February 27, 2004, 02:31:04 AM »

http://www.scopemounts.com/insta.htm

I found this site. Kinda fun because it was close to my hometown growing up. They had one for the Enfield 4 & 5's. They are non-drill/tap style. Even have a picture of one in service. Not super clear, but gives you an idea.

Called and spoke to the owner about my 8mm mauser. He said he would put the mount on for me over Easter when I visit my parents.

If your interested:

S & K Scope Mounts
RD 2, Box 21 C
Sugar Grove, PA 16350-9308

Telephone: (814) 489-3091
Toll Free: (800) 578-9862
Fax: (814) 489-7730

Might be pricer than some, but they are willing to talk to you and help alot.

Cracker

Cracker · « **Reply #6 on:** February 27, 2004, 02:35:19 AM »

Sorry about that I didn't even check Jack's first link. You already have all I know.

As you were.

Cracker

SeaBass · « **Reply #7 on:** February 29, 2004, 05:33:43 PM »

Greer! I don't believe they ever made the no4 mk1's in 308. They did (I believe) rebarrel some of the no4 mk1 sniper rifles to 308 at some point. Is it sporterized? Some one certainly could have modified it to 308. If it is original it may be a rare piece and you might want to do a bit of research before drilling anything.

http://pub113.ezboard.com/fparallaxscurioandrelicfirearmsforumsfrm49
Here is a link to the Lee Enfield forum. You REALLY ought to check it out.

That being said. The fact that it is chambered for 308 should not matter, since it was (I'm pretty sure) originally chambered for 303 the ATI scope mount should fit.

http://members.optushome.com.au/lee-enfield/SniperRifle.html
Here are some pics of the sniper rifles.

Fla Brian · « **Reply #8 on:** February 29, 2004, 07:47:36 PM »

I've got one of the S&K mounts on my #4 Mk 1. It works just fine - replaces the rear sight and is very easy to install.

1911crazy · « **Reply #9 on:** March 09, 2004, 06:35:32 AM »

In SOG's flyer(southern ohio gun 800-944-4867) they have B-Square scopemounts for the enfield #1 Mk4 #BSQ-18564 for $29.95.
BigBill