Foxdropper Posted July 10, 2020 Report Share Posted July 10, 2020 Evening lads, In a nutshell i have been offered a corker of a deactivated 1917 No3 SMLE lee enfield from a mate, who has to downsize, i am snatching his hand off to add it to my man cave ! The only issue i have.. is that he cant find the deactivated certificate he got on purchase back in 2013 ish (deactivated by the Birmingham proof house/stamped with their mark etc). I know legislation changed in 2019, and deacs now have to be registered with the home office.. but my questions are.. - does anyone have any experience with recent transfers of a deac ? And what was the process ? (I understand there is a form i need to send off but am struggling to find online) - If i am registering the deac rifle to myself with the home office, do i still need a deac certificate ? And if so, what is the best way to go about getting a replacement ? any advice would be appreciated lads, absolute corker of a display piece with original bayonet and sling etc ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy W Posted July 10, 2020 Report Share Posted July 10, 2020 He can't sell/dispose or give to you unless it is deactivated to the new EU standards. His options are - Do the work to upgrade it and get a new certificate or give it to an RFD to do. If he gives/sells it to you as it is then you both break the law Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popsbengo Posted July 10, 2020 Report Share Posted July 10, 2020 There's loads of stuff on-line. The Government website is a good start https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/circular-0102019-firearms-regulations-2019-and-the-firearms-amendment-no2-rules-2019/0102019-firearms-regulations-2019-and-the-firearms-amendment-no2-rules-2019 I'd recommend contacting a deactivation specialist for advice and a possible modification to comply with all necessary paperwork Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMLE Posted July 10, 2020 Report Share Posted July 10, 2020 No.1 Mk 3 I suspect...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted July 18, 2020 Report Share Posted July 18, 2020 No I, MK 3: One of my favorites. My 'man cave' Enfield is a No I, MKV. Such a unique looking rifle.~Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twodogs Posted July 18, 2020 Report Share Posted July 18, 2020 A Mk V even. The nomenclature of British small arms was changed and updated on 31st May 1926, List of change announcements ss A1635 -A1690. Whilst the Mk III and Mk III* we're redesignated Rifle No. 1 Mk III and Rifle No. 1 Mk III* the Mk V was not so redesignated, probably because it was only a trials weapon and by that time had been superseded. I would get out more often but ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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