Best guess is it was re-worked when taken in by the police force but of unknown country. L44A1 7.62mm Machine Gun, for Helicopters, Naval. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. I can't read the date, but it's post-WWII, probably early 50's but maybe later. Create an account or login in order to post a comment. $19.95. [6], Beginning in late 1904,[6] the Mark II began to be phased out in favor of the .45 calibre Colt New Service revolver, but the Enfield remained in service until 1911.[6]. [2] Guns, Parts and Accessories Quick Shopper, WTS/WTB/WTT (Want to Sell, Buy or Trade) Forum, Appraisals, Fakery, Dispute Resolution & Mediation Forum. The Enfield No.2 Mk I was designed for use with the Cartridge S.A. Ball Revolver .380 inch Mk. There were three main variants of the Enfield No2 MkI revolver. 2 Caliber:.38.S&W Description: Serial #L8758, .38/200 British (.38 S&W), 5" barrel with a very good, bright bore that has some mild freckling within the grooves. The Enfield Revolver was a self-extracting British handgun designed and manufactured at the government-owned Royal Small Arms Factory in Enfield, initially in the .476 calibre (actually 11.6mm).[1]. Additionally, in keeping with the revolver's purpose as a close-range weapon, the handgrips, now made of plastic, were redesigned to improve grip when used in rapid double-action fire; the new handgrip design was given the designation MkII. (I) Giveaway ends May 31, 2023. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. Specifications British Revolvers. They may have the numbers stamped into the front portion of the fore-end and on the bottom of the magazine. Box 1926, Escondido, CA 92033. Bore Condition: . Rear sight is a large blade with square notch as part of the break-open lever. A very collectable rifle indeed, but by no means rare. It should be used only as a general guide. Weight: 9lbs. Ironically in World War II with demand outstripping the ability to produce the Enfield No. 2 - Unzip it. The world's most powerful firearm database. Bear in mind that the No. What I am having trouble with is the 1931 date on this gun. The Enfield No. Rebelpan. Don't know what happened to those pic. The bullet had a velocity of 625 feet per second and had about the same performance as the .38 Long Colt. 13 d ago. The prefixes were assigned as follows: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, L, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T ,U, V, W, Y ,Y, Z, AA, AB, AC. The new model became the Magazine, Lee Enfield Mk1 or MLE Mk1 in 1895. Supposedly, the reason for the bobbed trigger was that reports from the Royal Tank Corps complained the trigger spur would catch on equipment. Better yet, Starline makes .38 S&W brass and Lymans bullet mold #358430 is nominally for a 195-gr. It's known as the 38/200 but it will run the 146gr stuff fine. The .455-inch cartridge used by the Webley revolvers was actually 0.441 inch (11.2 mm) and the design reflected the experience of the colonial wars. I have a S&W Govoner 45lc,45acp,410. Enfield No.2 Mk 1* was developed in the late 1930s for the British Tank Corps, and are distinguished from the early Mark 1 by spurless, Double Action Only hammers, lighter mainsprings, and re-shaped grip side plates. 2 the British government purchased a large number of the Webley Mk IV for issue. No3 Mk2 numbers 1 - 7899. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winner(s). May also be used with Browning High Power and Colt 1911 Pistols. Variant of L20. Markings are: England, BNP 38-767, 3 1/2 tons, F2B, ESC 199. on its right side. Enfield No2 Mk1* .38 S&W Revolver. References and literature. British WWII Sten and Lanchester SMG Magazine Bandolier. Eventually, the British replaced the 200 grain monster bullet with a 160 grain full metal jacketed bullet in compliance with Geneva conventions. Like the SMLE an all matching No4 or No5 will have all the serial numbers matching wherever they are found on a particular rifle. In my usual way of collecting serial numbers, I began collating Enfield revolver serials some time ago. Horton. Caliber: .303 British. Contest open to U.S. residents only. lead alloy roundnoses rated at a nominal speed of 685 fps. . | Est. British No4 rifles were set up with a 5 digit serial number system with 1XXXX being allotted to Maltby, 2XXXX Fazakerley, 3XXXX BSA Shirley. What makes this particular Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.2 an 'obscure' object of desire: it's in abso-fricking-lutely 100% condition. [1] CODES & MARKS. No purchase necessary. Its attached to a period British issue belt. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. The Singer Sewing Machine Company of Clydebank made components but they were assembled at Enfield under their proofmarks; Singer-made parts are marked "SSM". No purchase necessary. [1][2] While the .455 had proven to be an effective weapon for stopping enemy soldiers, the recoil of the .455 cartridge complicated marksmanship training. 1916 Luger. A new .38 loading was introduced for use in combat utilizing a 178-grain (11.5g), gilding-metal-jacketed lead bullet; new foresights were issued to compensate for the new cartridge's ballistics and change to the point of aim. Those sights beat anything on American fighting handguns of the same era. But the persistent zero problem became an annoyance. $200-400. Weaman Street . (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if needed) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. Albion Motors in Scotland made the Enfield No 2 Mk I* from 1941 to 1943, whereupon the contract for production was passed onto Coventry Gauge & Tool Co. By 1945, 24,000[19] Enfield No 2 Mk I* and Mk I** revolvers had been produced by Albion/CG&T. Condition: Make: Enfield; Model: No2 Mk1* Ammo Type: Centrefire; Action Type: Revolver; Calibre:.38 S&W; Serial Number: M2706; Private User. Skip to content. HLebooks.com, November 2018. 2, when produced, would definitely have been fitted a spur hammer and be dual action. Its single-action trigger is reasonable at five pounds. 11 d ago. The demand of new ENFIELD NO 2 MK I pistol's has risen 1 units over the past 12 months. All matching serial numbers, original bluing, original grips (without the chip!) I like how you attached it to the ceiling. Just a ball park would work, I have seen some Enfield for $600 and some for $2500. From $39.95. No purchase necessary. It has matching numbers throughout, but appears all serial numbers were re-worked and also stamped with a 'CPJ' marking, though we could not find the significance of this marking through research. Despite officially being declared obsolete at the end of World War II, the Enfield (and Webley revolvers) were not completely phased out in favour of the Browning Hi-Power until April 1969. Serial number J1432. [7], Irvine liked them so much that, in one of his final acts as Commissioner, he ordered another 600, which were delivered in September 1885. called Colt New Police. SMLEs will have serial numbers stamped on the bolt, receiver, barrel, nose cap and the underside of the rear sight. Unlike most other self-extracting revolvers (such as the Webley service revolvers or the Smith & Wesson No. Thanks form being patient with me, the enfield rookie I am! by bambach. Very early production low serial number. Codes & Marks: Government Marks. All serial numbers are matching. Most likely was designed to fire the .38 S&W but with a 200gr bullet. Weight fully loaded with sling was eight pounds even and overall length a handy 39.5 inches. The finish is worn in the areas around the serial numbers as a result. "Enfield no 2 revolver explained". Gun Genius. 1 .38 REVOLVER GRIPS quantity. When the number sequence reached 9999 the next letter assigned to the factory would be substituted in place of the former. Best guess is it was re-worked when taken in by the police force but of unknown country. A variant the No2 Mk I* is double action only because it was issued to tank crewmen who didnt want hammer spurs hanging up in emergencies such as bailing out of their burning Sherman after tangling with a German Tiger. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM Concealed Carry 2023, P.O. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. 2 was a British top-break revolver using the .38 S&W round manufactured from 1930 to 1957. British WWI & WWII Leather Brodie Helmet Carrier for Saddle or Sam Browne Belt. mayralphie; Jun 26, 2009; 31 32 33. First off, the Brits loaded it with 200-gr. Lot # 215: British Webley & Scott Mk VI Double Action Revolver. [6][7] At the time, the .38 calibre Smith & Wesson cartridge with 200-grain (13g) lead bullet, known as the .38/200, was also a popular cartridge in civilian and police use (in the US, the .38/200 or 380/200 was known as the ".38 Super Police" load). Factory warranties may apply in some cases. 2 Mk I .38 was manufactured in 1936 and is marked R.A.F. Did it fly in a Spitfire? This revolver was adopted for British Military service in 1932 as Enfield Revolver, .38 Calibre, No.2 Mark 1. Looking for info on Enfield no2 mk1*. $1.50. 5 Mk 1, unofficially nicknamed "Jungle Carbine.". (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if needed) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. Light to moderate wear. The Enfield No. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. The spurless DAO hammers were required by Tank Corps command to avoid snagging the hammers on tank internals. 2 MK1* 1940, but was nickle plated at the factory. The best way to ensure an item is yours is to purchase it directly off the website. Collector's Comments and Feedback: Enfield No. I have no clue. Market monitoring: Enfield No2 MK 1 Revolver Advertisement: I need serial numbers along with the dates on the side plate or dates from the top of the barrel on later guns. The finish is worn in the areas around the serial . . 2 Mark 1 revolver was developed at the Royal Small . The serial #A5003 all match.the right side of barrel has NP.38".767 3-5 tons. Germany rightly squawked about Britains use of lead bullets in World War II so the load was changed to a 178-gr. Phillips, Roger F., & Klancher, Donald J. Phillips & Klancher, p. 207 note 2 to Chapter 3; A small number of Adams revolvers remained in possession of RCMP officers until 1888. Dukes Enfield No. The Enfield-designed pistol was quickly accepted under the designation "Revolver, No 2 Mk I" (single/double action, with a hammer spur), and was adopted in 1931,[9] followed in 1938 by the Mk I* (lightened trigger pull, spurless hammer, double-action only),[10] and finally the Mk I** (simplified for wartime production) in 1942. Over the years I have received many emails regarding serial numbers. Ive made up a few of these with 159 grain bullets and 2.2 grains of Hercules, with so-so results. ETA: I see the markings on the holster now. It was the standard British/Commonwealth sidearm in the Second World War, alongside the Webley Mk IV and Smith & Wesson Victory Model revolvers chambered in the same calibre. Along with the manufacturers name both the date of manufacture and the type and mark of the rifle is also shown. It was made by Enfield (some were made by Birmingham Small Arms) and dated 1936. A first gen Winchester 1873 also in 44-40. 2000 rifles to be assembled from existing No1 Mk6 rifle components made by Enfield. Previously sold. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. (II) Limit one entry per household. Once the initial range of numbers was maxed out a letter prefix was added and the numbering began again. 2 Mk I .38 at right was adopted as a replacement for the huge Webley Mk VI .455. [9], The first batch was stamped NWMP-CANADA (issue number between) after delivery; later purchases were not. markiemark; 2 mo ago; 3. Winchester factory ammo for .38 S&W is still factory loaded with 145-gr. I mostly have Colt SAA's and Smith & Wesson. 2 was a British top-break revolver using the .38 S&W round manufactured from 1930 to 1957. With these modifications the revolver was designated the Enfield No. and at right is a British military load named the .380 Revolver Mk II. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. [13] However, after the outbreak of war, supply exigencies forced British authorities to use both the 380/200 Mk I and the .380 Mk IIz loadings interchangeably in combat. [5] By using a long, heavy, round-nosed lead bullet in a .38 calibre cartridge, it was found that the bullet, being minimally stabilised for its weight and calibre, tended to 'keyhole' or tumble longitudinally when striking an object, theoretically increasing wounding and stopping ability of human targets at short ranges. Time Left: 56 days 21 hours 55 . GA Sales: 422. 2 Mk I in my collection weighs a mere 28 ounces with a 5 barrel and checkered walnut grips. Heres three variations of the same cartridge. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. This was a duplication of Winchesters .38 S&W Super Police load from the early 19th century. The lanyard ring is still present and has British proof stamps all over the revolver. OOO! The Enfield No. Another inconsistency is that it has a grey Parkerized finish, as opposed to the black Suncorite finish which the British applied to these revolvers during WWII. The Royal Small Arms Factory at Enfield Lock, England began production of this revolver in 1942, and continued until 1957. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. I am trying to find out what year this was made. A standard example of the .38 inch Enfield No 2 Mk 1 revolver, as issued to British forces from 1929 onwards. Thanks a lot for the info and the pictures. I am trying to do some research on the Enfield No 2 mk 1, Mk 1* and Mk 1 ** revolvers and would like some help from the forum. Enfield No 2 Mk 1 Revolver serial numbers. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM May/June 2023, P.O. 2 Mk I .38. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. [10] They were top-break single- or double-action,[8] and fitted with lanyard rings. The demand of used ENFIELD NO 2 MK I pistol's has fallen 2 units over the past 12 months. 4 Mk I, chambered in the same .303 . Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. In this Episode of This Ole Gun we take a look at the Enfield No. 656. Over the years I have received many emails regarding serial numbers. The Corps of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Museum of Technology: Pistol Revolver .476 inch Enfield Model 1882, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Enfield_revolver&oldid=1084241931, Victorian-era weapons of the United Kingdom, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. Didn't mean to Hijack Rebelpan's thread. The grips backstrap is serrated, and the hammer and break-open lever are nicely checkered. please see attached photos. 7 day inspection period on all website purchases. Eligible for FREE shipping * 1 Axle Retaining Pin . Insurance value would best be conducted by an insurance company that deals specifically with firearm relics such as a 124 year old Lee-Enfield rifle. & S markings, which is a legit/known contractor. The No. 2 is an unrelated .38 calibre revolver that was the standard sidearm of British and Commonwealth forces during World War II. Again Big B, you have a very collectable and sought after rifle and in pristine condition would fetch a handsome sum of money. A scarce variant was made by Albion Motors of Scotstown, Scotland. Second Media Inc., 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA If the only marks you can remember are the first four listed below (Broad Arrow . Here are some of my guys; Very nice collection! Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winner(s). Its double-action trigger pull is one of the shortest Ive ever encountered during 50+ years of shooting. Just got interested in the older guns a couple of years ago when I got the 1873 from my grandfather. The demand of new ENFIELD NO2 MK 1 pistol's has risen 1 units over the past 12 months. They may or may not have the serial stamped into the front part of the fore-end and in the case of the Australian Lithgows it may be stamped into the butt as well. For sale is an Enfield No.2 MK I double-action revolver in .38 S&W. This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our. Truth be known about Enfield serial numbers is simply, the serial number was used more for production counting than any other reason. SOLD - Factory Chrome Walther PPK - Rare. We buy and sell collectible firearms and militaria ranging from the Civil War to Desert Storm, specializing in WW1 & WW2. I am, however, having a bit of trouble working out the rifle's history. Yours falls into the category of having a low serial number and one of 917,000 produced. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. [7] Required fields are marked *. Thanks guys. Overall Length: 44.5". The caliber is .38, and the piece carries British proof marks. Contest open to U.S. residents only. FMJ (.380 Revolver Mk II) to make them happy. This weapon was manufactured at the Royal Small Arms Factory at Enfield in 1934. [8] Complaints began arising as early as 1887, influenced in part by the British switching to Webleys,[9] and by 1896, hinge wear and barrel loosening were a real issue. The right side of the frame has ENFIELD/ No 2 CROWN / 1940 The plastic checkered grips are in very good condition but is missing a logo disc on the right grip. They named it the .380 Revolver Mk 1 but its nothing more than the .38 S&W introduced in Smith & Wessons Baby Russian circa 1875. The mark and type of rifle will be stamped onto the left side receiver wall. lead-alloy bullets at a miserable 630 fps. As I said, I work part time in a gun shop in northern Commiefornia, It came in in a large collection. The vast majority of Enfield No2 MkI revolvers were modified to MkI* during World War II, generally as they came in for repair or general maintenance;[10] It is believed that the reason was that the MkI* version was cheaper and faster to manufacture and allowed for far quicker training. Webley Mark VI Revolver, .455 Webley caliber - 1918 . Bottom of barrel has England GSAD MANH.BCH.CA. Price: $699.95. AN ENFIELD NO2 MK 1 pistol is currently worth an average price of $460.64 used . Legacy Collectibles strives to provide quality investment-grade military collectibles to an appreciative public. Triple K Manufacturing Co. 2222 Commercial Street San Diego, CA 92113 Starting in 1932, the Enfield No. Any help would be appreciated. Being in the 'A' serial number range, I believe this revolver was part of the very first production run in 1932. yah I dont have a clue ether. such a low number. The Bovington and relevant Tank unit/markings are recorded in the little bookl;et about butt disc markings. I enjoy shooting my No.2 Mk1. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation Unsurprisingly I get a much poorer result firing off hand, grouping to the right. Minimum price for the offer must be greater than 0% of the Product. 2 Mk1* The British Service Revolver of WWII also known as the "tanker".Special thanks to ht. By way of compensation, however, the Royal Commission on Awards to Inventors awarded Webley & Scott 1,250.[12]. British combat experience with the .38/200 Enfield revolvers during World War II seemed to confirm that, "for the average soldier", the Enfield No. There were more than 317,000 Mk I MLE rifles produced and nearly 600,000 Mk I* MLE rifles. Original Item: These are absolutely original grey/blue Web Holster for the .38/200 Enfield No. My Pattern 37 holster is marked FINNIGANS LTD and 1944 with the British broad arrow acceptance stamp between the manufacturers name and year of manufacture. Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. 226 Williams Ln. Maybe I will phone some gun shops and see if I can get someone who has a guesstimate. Here is a simple shadow board depicting the 4 most common Enfields. It has matching numbers throughout, but appears all serial numbers were re-worked and also stamped with a 'CPJ' marking, though we could not find the significance of this marking through research. Deployed military should use stateside address. Reloading data is provided for information only. It had a 200gr (13g). All it took was a little cleaning and it works great. The serial number is L6225. I myself could not even hazard a guess on a price. By Melvin Ewing March 23, 2020. Contest open to U.S. residents only. The cartridge had been designed as a 'man-stopper' for use at short distances against attacking hordes of . 293K. Seen in the picture above are the places where the serial number and manufacturer can be found. The D prefix range should date this revolver to 1934 or 1935 however it has a "45" date stamped under the Enfield logo and a "42" date on top of the barrel. My Dad had it above the Fireplace for another 20 years. roundnose. This version was made until 1939, when a change order introduced the MkI*. Any more and he will be perceived as greedy. 38 S&W; 80% blue, very good bore, very good grips, 5'' barrel, This Enfield is has a mismatched barrel and frame and cylinder. From my little Enfield they clocked at 667 fps. 2 MkI could be used far more effectively than the bulkier and heavier .455 calibre Webley revolvers that had been issued during World War I. One example will suffice. The rod is also original and ends in a screwdriver bit for disassembling the weapon. 2, Webley Mk IV, and Smith Wesson revolvers with 5 inch barrels, as issued to air crews. Iz, a deviation of the .38 Smith & Wesson cartridge, also known as the .38/200. Again, thanks for the help! Finding and recognizing the marks, symbols and stamps of government service is like finding an old passport along with a collection of photographs - it gives you some clues as to where the rifle has been, and when, and with whom. O/R. Components for these rifles were made by Enfield about 1935, shipped to Fazakerly in 1940. And the era ran from adoption in 1932 to replacement by the FN Hi Power (P35) 9mm in 1957 although it continued to serve in British holsters into the early 1960s. Gerard, Henrotin. The original No.2 Mk1 was a true double action first produced 1931 as I believe. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if needed) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. mauser 1939. SKU 146954. used good Out of stock. It has a lanyard loop on the bottom of . Seen in the picture above are the normal spots to find the serial number and manufacturers information on the No4 and the No5 rifle. This is the only Enfield I have. Seller: Valley Gun Works Valley Gun Works. You can load .358 (.38 spl) bullets but you'll need the .38 S&W brass. SKU: 04-16-2015-2 Category: Gone But Not Forgotten. My Enfield must have been sighted for the .38/200 Mk I load because it hits to point of aim with the above handload. It was based off of the SMLE rifle and modified by Holland and Holland in preparation for sniping use. . In the case of Savage Stevens the serial numbers began with a 0C1 and for Long Branch 0L1, these serials progressed in sequence directly relating the serial number to the number of rifles produced. Box 1926, Escondido, CA 92033. The machinery was sold to India, where the 7.62x51mm 'Ishapore' Lee-Enfields were later manufactured. Their action was contested by Enfield, who stated that the Enfield No 2 Mk I was actually designed by Captain Boys (the Assistant Superintendent of Design, after whom the Boys Rifle was named) with assistance from Webley & Scott, and not the other way aroundaccordingly, their claim was denied. The Howard Auto Cultivator Company (HAC) in New South Wales, Australia tooled up and began manufacturing the Enfield No 2 Mk I* and I** revolvers in 1941, but the production run was very limited (estimated at around 350 or so revolvers in total), and the revolvers produced were criticised for being non-interchangeable, even with other HAC-produced revolvers. With total Enfield No 2 (Mk 1, 1* and 1*) production in the order of 300,000 +/-, these early revolvers would account for somewhere in the range of 10-15% of total Enfield production. Click on the line above. They adopted the Webley Mk VI .455 in 1916. We sell many hard to find obsolete gun parts for rifle shotgun pistol revolver gunsmith repair. Every week we put items for sale starting at $1 ! Nov 12, 2013 #1. Left side of frame near top strap: No . This is not to say that Enfield serial numbers provide no information or that they are not an interesting subject. My brother dlbleak and I have a few guns in .38 S&W but ammo is a bit tricky as is reloading. [2] NWMP Commissioner Acheson G. Irvine ordered 200 Mark IIs in 1882,[4] priced at C$15.75 each,[5] which were shipped by London's Montgomery and Workman in November that year, arriving in December. l 1150.00. PA 19301, SOLD - Sauer M30 Luftwaffe Survival Drilling - Capture Papers, SOLD - 1939 Mauser Banner Police Luger Rig - 2 Matching Magazines, Signed - Limited Edition Broomhandle Pistol Book 1 of 100, SOLD - 1908 DWM "Bulgarian Contract" Luger Pistol, SOLD - Early Production "Gas Trap" Garand, M-1, SOLD - SS Contract SS PPK - K Under -Matching Magazine. ISHAPORE NO 2 MK I* DA .38 CAL ENFIELD REVOLVER | Ishapore Model No 2 Mk 1* .38 caliber double action Enfield revolver. "Enfield no 2 revolver explained". Up for sale is a RSAF Enfield No2 Mk1 revolver. 3/23/22 - This is an Enfield No2 Mk1* revolver from 1957. The frame, cylinder and barrel all match with a D prefix serial number. Deployed military should use stateside address. This revolver is in good condition considering its age. Cylinder: I think the Crown over BNP is the Birmingham Nitro Proof and the Serial Number of the revolver Pix 3. Contest void where prohibited by law. No3 Mk1 numbers 50800 - 88683. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. Bren gun mk2. Original British WWII Dated Webley .38 Revolver Khaki Web Pistol Holster. Buying this little .38 wasnt one of those times. Some SMLEs may be found with as little as a 3 digit number and high as a 5 digit number. Thanks for the tips! Photo notes: British Prime Minister Winston Churchill examines the new Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk 1 rifle during a visit to the 53rd Division in Kent, England, 20 November 1942. Contest void where prohibited by law. IN 95% CONDTION, ALL MATCHING OF COURSE, WE HAVE A VERY RARE MAKER ALBION MOTORS SCOTLAND MADE 1942 BRITISH WW2 NO2 MK1** ENFIELD REVOLVER. The volume of serial number inquiries has prompted me to fashion this page together and try and explain how best to identify a particular rifles manufacturer. Victorian-era British arms, accoutrements, and military history. Feb 5, 2013. 1 well) 1929, 1, 42, 52, 177 & 188 1930, 489 to 3965 L41A1 7.62mm Machine Gun, drill (inoperable model L8). That's the Enfield No. Why I say the British almost got my sixgun right is its little .38 cartridge. Fortapache, you are right that the Enfield No2 was not among the most popular handguns of WWII, but it did meet the requirements set by the British military establishment. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Two ** marking on frame for ID 2 revolvers saw widespread service with British and Commonwealth forces throughout World War 2 (1939-1945) though it was not as highly valued as other sidearms of the conflict were.