{"product_id":"original-british-no-4-lee-enfield-magazine-smc-wwii-production","title":"Original British No.4 Lee-Enfield Magazine | SMC WWII Production","description":"\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn original British \u003cstrong\u003eNo.4 Lee-Enfield 10-round magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e manufactured during the Second World War by \u003cstrong\u003eStandard Motor Company Ltd. (SMC)\u003c\/strong\u003e of Coventry.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally known for producing motor vehicles, Standard Motor Company became an important wartime manufacturer, producing complete No.4 rifles (under the ROF Fazakerley programme) and numerous rifle components, including magazines. The \u003cstrong\u003eSMC\u003c\/strong\u003e manufacturer's stamp identifies this as an authentic wartime-produced magazine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for the \u003cstrong\u003eRifle No.4 Mk I\u003c\/strong\u003e, these detachable 10-round steel magazines were intended to remain paired with the rifle and were normally reloaded using standard British 5-round charger clips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example retains its original military finish with honest service wear, making it an excellent addition to any Lee-Enfield or WWII collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Standard Motor Company manufactured substantial quantities of Lee-Enfield components during WWII, and \u003cstrong\u003eSMC-marked magazines are genuine wartime production items\u003c\/strong\u003e. While not as scarce as some smaller contractors, they are significantly more desirable than unmarked or later post-war magazines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Tommies Militaria and Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57053270999415,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/9263\/6991\/files\/IMG_7132_8b85b571-a99f-400d-b6a6-a8bf919f89b4.jpg?v=1785762828","url":"https:\/\/tommies-militaria-and-collectables.myshopify.com\/products\/original-british-no-4-lee-enfield-magazine-smc-wwii-production","provider":"Tom \u0026 Jerrys Militaria and Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}