Enfield No.1 Mk3*

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Hello,
Just recently picked up this Enfield No.1 Mk3 from the EE, have to say that she's really good looking. I'm just wondering if anyone could provide me with a little extra information about her and whether or not it will make a suitable restoration. As far a I know the barrel is uncut and it hasn't been drilled or tapped for a mount. Thanks in advance.




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Looks exactly like how the no1 I inherited that I de sportered, do the rest of the numbers match? That make putting it back in full wood more appealing, plus it's not been drilled and tapped, barrel cut or charger bridge ground off. All pluses if I was thinking of restoring it. You'll have to figure out how much it will roughly cost to get all the missing bits and pieces and then compare that to the price of buying a de sportered no1. I had sentimental value and didn't pay anything for my Lithgow so I went ahead and did it, sometimes after parts your over the cost of what it's worth if you re sold it.
 
its a typical sportered no1mk111 made by brigimham small arms ,1918.The BSA seem to be the most plenty full no1mk111 around.Can be restored ,parts are a little hard to find but there out there and as said will probally cost more than you can sell the rifle for in the end but then there is the joy in doing it that makes it worth while
 
This rifle has been sold on the open market in UK - hence the proof marks from the Birmingham Proof House. The large 'asterisk' symbol is a pair of opposing broad arrows, showing that it was sold out of service. Close examination of the proof marks - Crown GB over P - will tell you that this old veteran was proofed in 1981. I wonder where it had been till then?

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Butcherbill said:
Looks exactly like how the no1 I inherited that I de sportered, do the rest of the numbers match? That make putting it back in full wood more appealing, plus it's not been drilled and tapped, barrel cut or charger bridge ground off. All pluses if I was thinking of restoring it. You'll have to figure out how much it will roughly cost to get all the missing bits and pieces and then compare that to the price of buying a de sportered no1. I had sentimental value and didn't pay anything for my Lithgow so I went ahead and did it, sometimes after parts your over the cost of what it's worth if you re sold it.
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The magazine doesn't match, and I can't see a number on the bolt, but I will double check again when I get home later tonight. It does have to original rear upper handguard, I just forgot to photograph it. I'm not terribly concerned about the cost of restoring the rifle, it's going to be a long term project for me since I'm a student and don't have the ability to buy all the parts immediately. My original estimate to restore it was around $500, but I'm thinking I may be a little low. I don't intend to sell once I've completed the restoration, I intend to enjoy it in all of its "original" glory and admire its beauty.
 
Good plan there. Nice to hear that you are going to make it a long-term project, and not a quick money-spinner. If there is anything that I can help you with here in UK, please drop me a PM and I'll see what I can do.

tac
 
You should be able to restore that one for less than $300.00 even if you pay full retail for parts. Fore-stocks are available for less than $100,the front hand guard is the tricky bit to find right now.If you search E-bay you will come up with a few sellers that have auctions for most of the metal parts that you need that also offer combined shipping along with buy now or best offer listings. Just be aware of what the prices are at online retailers like Numrich and factor in exchange rates and shipping.
 
tacfoley said:
Good plan there. Nice to hear that you are going to make it a long-term project, and not a quick money-spinner. If there is anything that I can help you with here in UK, please drop me a PM and I'll see what I can do.

tac
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I may be in contact with you in the new year. I'm not sure how fast I'm going to proceed with this project, I'm going to need to balance ammo purchases (for my other rifles) with parts purchases. But I'm sure I'l be in contact.

mr.e moose said:
You should be able to restore that one for less than $300.00 even if you pay full retail for parts. Fore-stocks are available for less than $100,the front hand guard is the tricky bit to find right now.If you search E-bay you will come up with a few sellers that have auctions for most of the metal parts that you need that also offer combined shipping along with buy now or best offer listings. Just be aware of what the prices are at online retailers like Numrich and factor in exchange rates and shipping.
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I'm glad to hear that you think it can be done for around $300. I've taken a quick look on ebay today and the prices I've seen are fairly high, keep in mind I do need pretty much every part except the basics which make it function.

On another note, here is the rear upper hand guard that I forgot to photograph earlier. Obviously the wood color doesn't match, but it is the full proper length. There is a slight crack near the receiver end, and it seems pretty dry and brittle. With my lack of wood working skills I think I'd be scared to do anything with it refinishing wise.


I also double checked the bolt and I can't see a serial number on it anywhere and it doesn't appear to have any grinding/removal marks on it so I'm not sure what is on the go with that.
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