Unsporterizing a Lee Enfield No. 4 MKI - Where do I start?

[Mean Steak]

I get all my parts/stocks for restorations from eBay.uk
Really quite pricy since our dollar is in the crapper right now but you do get quality hardware.
Oh and be prepared for a wait as shipping is extremely slow due to COVID-19
Hope this helps

 

[MattE93]

There is a guy in Calgary, can’t remember his name but I can get you his comtact info. Probably doesn’t have wood, but I think he carries all the metal bits you might require.

 

[britinbc]

Hi
i havent tried them yet but these guys do restorations

http://leeenfieldrestorations.com/restoration-services.html

cheers J

 

[Blastattack]

I knew Savage made the button cocking pieces, but I didn’t know Longbranch ever did. That is a sweet find.

 

[enefgee]

Has anyone tried "prestigious wood stocks"? Pricing seems to be decent.

 

[jman263]

Has anyone tried "prestigious wood stocks"? Pricing seems to be decent.

My friend recommended them. They don't carry the No. 4 stock, but I contacted them last month and they said they are just working on the tooling right now and will have it out in the next couple months.

 

[x westie]

Here's a post I made some years ago, might be a good place to start

https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1502728-What-questions-to-ask-when-shopping-for-a-desporterized-No4-Lee-Enfield

Lots of excellent information in your post ..!

 

[7ECA]

They don't carry the No. 4 stock...

Yes they do, it's listed on their site. No.4 Mk.I forestock.

 

[shotgun986]

Yes part it out or offer the bolt as trade bait for a matching full length sporter (or complete rifle). Then sell the barreled action for $200 and you doubled your investment. The bolt is from the 1322nd Longbranch made. It's worth $250-$500 itself IMHO. That's a great fins!

 

[collector67]

I got a decent stock set from Numrich for a #1 MK3 project about 5 years ago. Those guys have pretty well everything for restoring Milsurps...

 

[cosmic]

How's the bore on that bad boy? The rifle looks like its seen a few miles, I'd be reluctant to attempt a restore if the bore was tired or pitted. I note a number 3 bolt head, not normally found on low-mileage rifles. The bolt head itself is worth a fair amount of coin...