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ARES Enfield No4. Mk1 and No4. Mk1(T)

Armo1000 said:
Well lets wait on some proper reviews, but i did message a few people who own these and they are all very happy with them.
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The trouble is, very few people who spend serious money on something are prepared to admit openly they made a mistake ??

 
A mate had his L42 turn up today. seems very nice, bolt pull is smooth , first tests suggest it shoots well, the scope is very clear. Externals are great , feels very robust. The mate in question used one back when he was in and said it feels very familiar.

 
Considering the wood stock, scope and crate ( dodgy markings but they can be painted over and re done ) I think the price is reasonable.  Star / Ares Guns always look good as for performance well hell it airsoft, get tinkering. :)

 
BigAl said:
Considering the wood stock, scope and crate ( dodgy markings but they can be painted over and re done ) I think the price is reasonable.  Star / Ares Guns always look good as for performance well hell it airsoft, get tinkering. :)
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Yeah, as sated before, it is very expensive, but i think the value for money here is what makes it. You will not find a No4T anywhere near this price. And i don't think we will see another airsoft version like this, at this build quality, and accuracy for some time. A No. 32 MK I Sniper Scope alone, costs almost as much as this Airsoft version, and that's for a reproduction. 

 
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Had my one arrive on Tuesday, from Patrol Base. Haven’t had a chance to shoot or even handle it much yet, so here’s my initial out the box impressions so far. 

Largely very happy and impressed with the rifle. It’s not perfect and I do have some gripes, but it is close, and is probably the best you are going to get for an Airsoft No4 Lee Enfield, at this point. 

It’s finish is superb, being made of full steel, and a lovely dark wood stock. Comes pre oiled and wrapped in greasy paper on all the metal and moving parts which is nice and unlike S&Ts offering. Weight is very similar to the real thing, so it is heavy, but still less of a burden than I expected, even with the No32 scope on it. The bolt pull is very smooth and easy, much better than the slightly awkward and stiff pull on the S&T SMLE, and does somewhat replicate that of the real thing, from what I hear. The trigger however is very heavy, so much so, that I thought it was stuck on safety the first time I pulled it. This doesn’t cause too much of an issue once you get used to it, and it may loosen up a bit with use. The replica No32 Scope is very nice, and clear, although, I did find that you have to really get close to the lens to acquire that clear picture, which is fortunately helped by the cheek riser.

On the flip side, my main gripe with it, comes from the fitting of the metal but-plate. It’s just not fitted well at all. Screwed in, off the mark so some metal is hanging out, and also leaving a gap on one side and the top. Its tighter on the other side as well, leaving a section of wood with some small splinters flaking off from the pressure. This seems very odd to me given the overall premium nature of this product, and attention to detail everywhere else on it. To compare, the but-plate on the S&T SMLE, is fitted perfectly all round, and that is a far cheaper product. Also some very small cracks where the but stock connects to the metal band. Maybe I was just unlucky with this and it’s nothing which can’t be overlooked to be honest, but it does bug me a bit given the price you pay, and otherwise excellent finish everywhere else. 

Also a bit of wobble with the front sight, but I think this can be screwed tight. I did try to fit a No4 MkII spike bayonet to it, as have seen photos of others do this on the rifle, but for whatever reason my bayonet did not fit on and I didn’t want to force it. 

So overall, on initial inspection, I do think this is a lovely and worth while Airsoft rifle as well as a superb replica of a No4T. Just a little annoying about the fitting issues, but that may just be bad luck on my part. I will have a good tinker and test fire with it over the weekend and share some photos here. 

 
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Some closeups and comparisons with the S&T SMLE. 
 

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Scope is very nice, although it would of been good for them to include some scope caps too for protection. 

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This Ares Long Branch replica, with an appropriate No4MKII Long Branch made original spike bayonet. Just a shame it doesn’t fit. 

Now to the unfortunate but-plate fitting issue. Sadly looks crudely done next to the neat job on the S&T SMLE.

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mmmm my genuine bayonet fits fine on my straight No.4 Mk1 (non T) Ares

Modified genuine Mk3 flip[ up sight to fit and a 6.02 barrel and ML hop waiting to go in. Dad says its very realistic (was his service weapon), weight is right and even sounds nearly right , Shoots not bad out of box, I've only tried to 50m but probably a 25cm grouping at that distance. 432fps standard (stronger spring to go in). Smooth to cycle

I've linseeded the stock which not only gives it a great smell, but a better deeper color. Fitted a genuine WW2 sling, have a replica, cover, Bayonet frog and case, stripper clips and bandolier and a canvas case for it

Worth every penny, good for a wall hanger and the odd skirmish, to go with the Webley and Sten. Need to get some pattern 37 stuff now

Spare mags from Ares shop online at reasonable price

Need to get another bayonet and replace the spike with rubber, it looks so good with it on

 
Ares themselves recently got back to me regarding the stock issue. They were very apologetic about it, and are going to send be a brand new stock free of charge. So very good customer service from them. But then again you shouldn't expect anything less at this price point. 

 
All I am hearing is that you have a spare stock going ...... :P

 
Matt 1 said:
An old post, I realise!

Two questions:

Did you succeed in removing the CE mark? 
 

Where did you source the scope cover?

Thanks! ?
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The black tape was good enough, and saves allot of effort. Wouldn't notice it and haven't thought about it since. 

Scope cover was more tricky, as most sellers are custom leather makers charging hundreds per piece, as they are targeting owners of the real deal. People who spent multiple thousands on a real No4T are not going to be worried about a few hundred for a scope cover. 

That was until i found i guy on eBay, selling these for £40. Lucky for you he's still around. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/116230784081?itmmeta=01J2CDFY121MGFVYCMXW7K3CDR&hash=item1b0fe50451:g:GKkAAOSwcw1gnR6I

 
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