Because they are two different rifles and the No4 came around long after the ShtLE/SMLE was renamed the No1. Parts will not interchange between the two. Not even the screws unless someone forces one into the hole. The barrels clock opposite between the the two. One has the bolthead riding outside the rail while the other rides an inside rail. Etc.etc.etc.....
I should add the short part is because its shorter than the long lees but still not a carbine. A short rifle and why they added five inches of pike length to the 1907 bayonet.
Magazine because its magazine fed and charger loaded.
Lee because they retained the Lee designed action.
Enfield due to the Enfield designed rifling.
SMLE is not an abbreviated single name. Its a conglomeration of 4 separate things.
The No4 retained very few of the original traits as it was designed for cottage industry parts supply. They look familiar though.
Hope that helps?
BTW, the No2 is a rimfire and the No3 is the P14. Just in case you were wondering.
Originally Posted by JB White
Because they are two different rifles and the No4 came around long after the ShtLE/SMLE was renamed the No1. Parts will not interchange between the two. Not even the screws unless someone forces one into the hole. The barrels clock opposite between the the two. One has the bolthead riding outside the rail while the other rides an inside rail. Etc.etc.etc.....
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