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Rifle 021-22
An early Sparkbrook Long Lee converted 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 stamped 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.
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Bayonet 044
Pattern of 1907 bayonet; Wilkinson 08-1918. NZ-Broad Arrow marked. NEW ZEALAND. Lithgow scabbard. With cap badge.
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Rifle 094
SMLE No. 1 Mk III Enfield 1918. although marked Mk III* this rifle has the magazine cut-off the * has not been cancelled and there is no “FR” or “FTR” marks present. The rifle is New Zealand marked on the left receiver ring as well as the right buttstock above the marking disc. The marking disc is dated June 1941 and is New Zealand marked. While one might speculate that this is some odd Mk III produced by Enfield in 1918, it is far more likely that this is a New Zealand “upgrade” of the Mk III* to the Mk III configuration done in the 1920s and 1930s, as was done extensively in Australia during the same period. Overall, 90% + finish; wood is VG with only the usual nicks and dents. Matched (bolt, receiver, barrel, rear sight leaf, nosecap, forestock). No import marks. New Zealand SMLEs are quite scarce.
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Rifle 166-22
SMLE RSAF ENFIELD 1915 converted to .22 Short Rifle No.2 Mk IV*. New Zealand marked 08-1924. This rifle started out as a 1915 SMLE MK III. The Mk IV* conversion pattern 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 Mk III magazine cutoff slot. Outfitted with an early Sparkbrook magazine with link loop. Very nice NZ cartouche stamped into the wood forward of the magazine well. New Zealand marked on the stock, stock disc, receiver, and barrel. All original. Not import marked. Some arsenal buttstock repairs.
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Rifle 220-22
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.
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Rifle 230
Rifle No.4 Mk I* Savage 1942. US Property marked Savage Rifle No. 4 Mk I*. Matching OEM numbers on receiver and bolt. Renumbered 48568 below a NZ property mark on the receiver; the same number also appears on the bolt and magazine. This is the first time we have seen a magazine marked with both the NZ property stamp and the rifle serial number.
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Rifle 255
SMLE Rifle No.1 Mk III*. RSAF Enfield 1915. Marked RNZAF - Royal New Zealand Air Force. Matched serial numbers (bolt, barrel, backsight forestock and nosecap). NRF trigger guard?
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