British Enfield Rifles, Lee-Enfield No. 4 and No. 5 Rifles, Vol. 2 (For Collectors Only)

This has to be the absolute BEST overall manual and marking/identification book you can ever buy if you own a Lee-Enfield No. 4 or No. 5 rifle. I bought my own No. 4 Mk 1 for $200 a few years ago, and while the exterior is definitely NRA-grade good, the barrel is near mint condition, and it's been a pleasure to own this rifle...AND to also know it's entire pedigree in regards to the mfr. stamps and markings you'll find all over these beautiful guns. Like the Mosin Nagant and M1 Garand manuals, this one goes into very great detail about the different variants, how and where to find markings, etc., and yet it never overwhelms the reader like some manuals do. It's a bit light on the historic side, but definitely an improvement over what you typically find with other how-to manuals. Overall, it's my most favorite surplus rifle manual in this series that comes from this particular publisher. A MUST HAVE for any owner of one of these fine weapons!

The late Charles "Skip" Stratton wrote several books on the longest-serving British service rifles, and had planned two more before going to his reward in 2006. These three volumes (1, 2, and 4) are complete and detailed books to enable a prospective buyer, or current owner, to objectively determine the authenticity of an original Lee-Enfield rifle. Therefore, he goes into detail about markings, construction, wood used, serial number ranges and so forth, and places line drawings throughout adjacent to the written points he is making.The book does not have copious history or extensive photographs, but for the price is very well worth the money for the information gleaned. It might make for dry reading for some, but that depends on how deeply one wishes to get into this very specific and often confusing topic.Quite good value and I recommend it without reservation.

I've been learning about Enfields for some time as I own a No.4 MK I. This book has very detailed information that seems to cover most of the iterations in individual parts. It has been useful in determining that I have pieces that are correct for the gun orthat are at least functionally equivalent. For example, my magazine is not correct for the rifle, but it is an acceptable alternative.I am considering buying the No. 1 book only as a way to be able to spot any No.1 parts that might pop up.

Yet another essential book to have to reference when you are looking at learning more about the No. 4 and No. 5 rifles. Experienced collectors know the value of these books and they come highly recommended.

I'm no expert on Lee Enfields so this book helped me out a lot. My only grievance is that book contains a list of every part but doesn't show how they come together to form mechanisms (specifically the No4 mk2 trigger system).

If you are interested in the Enfield No.4 series of rifles this is a great reference. Highly recommend.

Wonderful condition, The "For Collectors Only" books seem to me to be the most comprehensive books that deal with old battle rifles. Purchase this book and read the rest at your library. Also, it arrived incredibly fast.

this book is a great quick reference for the most commonly asked questions but does lack the in depth explanations on the most detailed aspects of these rifles. It is however, a very good companion at gun shows and the like to make sure you are buying a correct rifle.

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Auf der suche Nach guten Informationen über Lee Enfield No4 und No5 bin ich auf dieses Buch in "Englisch" gestoßen.Nun was soll ich sagen es ist aus meiner Sicht jeden Euro wert!!! Es enthält ein ziemlich Umfassendes Wissen Über die Modelle. die Historie, Die verschiedenen Äderungen und Bauteilen, Versionen vom Lauf und über Schaftteile bis zu den Visierungen, Bajonette, Verschluss und wirklich einiges mehr!!! Inklusive Zeichnungen die Besagte Bauteile zu 99% exakt veranschaulichen um deren unterschiede zu erkennen.Sehr detailliert gibt das buch sein Wissen über die verschiedenen Hersteller, deren Produktion Mengen, Wann welche Serien Nummer Produziert wurden, Wie viele der jeweilige Hersteller produziert hat. über die Möglichkeit Hersteller Stempelungen zu Identifizieren bzw. wo er gebaut und oder in Service gegangen ist etc.Dieses Buch Vol.2 über No4 und No5 von Charles R. Stratton bzw. das Vol.1 über no1 SMLE Enfield kann ich uneingeschränkt empfehlen!!g pat

.....all the information i needed to find out about my lee enfield no.4 mk1. lots of history as well as usefull parts info and references.

Really a must have book, variation of all parts describe with a picture and which manufacturer used it, etc..Give year of production, serial patern by manufacturer etc..

Love it. Great reference book. Very detailed and accurate.