FRENCH RESISTANCE USED WWII BRITISH NO. 4 MK I ENFIELD RIFLE-“PP” MARKED. EXCELLENT CONDITION-GREAT PIECE OF HISTORY
Excellent condition WWII British No. 4 MK I Enfield Rifle in .303 British caliber that is marked “M/47C” on the left side of the receiver socket for manufacture by BSA (Birmingham Small Arms Company) Shirley and dated 1944. This interesting rifle was supplied to the French Resistance during the war. After the war, these rifles were rounded up by the French police, who applied “PP” markings to the receiver side rail and receiver socket. These rifles were later discovered in a cave tunnel complex by Navy Arms president Val Forgett and imported into the USA. These rifles came in the USA with sling, but no magazines. Rifle has a small discrete import marking and nonmatching receiver and bolt. No other serialized parts. Magazine appears to be a reproduction. Metal finish is excellent original blue. Bore is bright and excellent with strong rifling. Stock has original finish and shows some normal handling marks. Complete with original WWII British web sling. A scarce and desirable French Resistance used British No. 4 MK I Enfield Rifle that will make a fine addition to a collection. These rifles are described by Ian McCollum in a Forgotten Weapons video.
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