Offered here is a Savage-produced Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk I/3 chambered in .303 British, originally manufactured during the Second World War under the U.S. Lend-Lease Program and subsequently upgraded by the British military during an official Factory Thorough Repair (FTR) in 1951.
Originally produced as a No.4 Mk I*, this rifle was officially converted to the No.4 Mk I/3 configuration during its post-war refurbishment. As part of the conversion, the rifle received the improved receiver-mounted trigger system adopted from the No.4 Mk II, reflecting Britain's efforts to modernize and extend the service life of its wartime Lee-Enfield rifles during the early Cold War period.
The receiver retains its original "U.S. PROPERTY" marking, identifying it as one of the Savage-produced rifles supplied to Britain under the Lend-Lease program. The left receiver wall is correctly marked "No.4 Mk I/3 (F) FTR /51", documenting its official 1951 Factory Thorough Repair.
Visible serial numbers on the receiver, bolt, and stock are matching. The magazine bears a different serial number, a common occurrence on military Lee-Enfield rifles due to routine service replacement.
The original military wood remains in very good condition with attractive color and honest service wear throughout. Scattered handling marks and dents are present, consistent with military use, while the stock retains a pleasing original appearance. A discreet period arsenal repair pin is present in the fore-end, reflecting an official military repair rather than a later civilian modification, and does not detract from the rifle's structural integrity.
The metal finish remains well preserved, retaining much of its post-war military finish with only normal handling wear on the high-contact areas. The rifle is fitted with its original military sights and includes a correct military sling.
The bore is bright with strong, well-defined rifling, indicating careful long-term preservation and comparing favorably with many Lee-Enfield rifles encountered on today's collector market.
Overall, this is an excellent example of a British Factory Thorough Repaired Savage No.4 Mk I/3, combining documented Second World War production with official post-war British military refurbishment. With its U.S. Property marking, visible matching serial numbers (excluding the magazine), official 1951 FTR conversion, and excellent overall condition, it represents a highly desirable collector's piece that tells the complete story of a rifle that served through both the Second World War and the early Cold War era.
