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- Cumberland County, Nova Scotia
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Tell me about this No 1 III*
- Thread starter 12gaugeDave
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Made at Enfield in 1917 No1 MkIII* with a 1916 barrel.
WWI coscking piece on the bolt. Other than that.
Nothing distinctive about it, Just the reg sporter version.
Does it match? That is do the serial numbers match? Bolt Receiver and barrel?
Worth aBOUR $100 - $120 if the bore is good ++. If dark less.
Pete
WWI coscking piece on the bolt. Other than that.
Nothing distinctive about it, Just the reg sporter version.
Does it match? That is do the serial numbers match? Bolt Receiver and barrel?
Worth aBOUR $100 - $120 if the bore is good ++. If dark less.
Pete
Hi Dave,
What you have is a pretty standard Lee Enfield No1 Mk3* SMLE, in sporterized ("Bubba'ed") shape.
It was produced in 1917 at the Royal Small Arms factory in Enfield, UK.
Interesting feature would be a matching serial number on the receiver, the barrel, the bolt and the rear sight. Maybe the magazine too, but it'd be surprising.
Cheers!
Lou
What you have is a pretty standard Lee Enfield No1 Mk3* SMLE, in sporterized ("Bubba'ed") shape.
It was produced in 1917 at the Royal Small Arms factory in Enfield, UK.
Interesting feature would be a matching serial number on the receiver, the barrel, the bolt and the rear sight. Maybe the magazine too, but it'd be surprising.
Cheers!
Lou
- Location
- Cumberland County, Nova Scotia
Thanks for all the quick replies! Haven't shot it yet.
The barrel and rcvr have the same serial number, nothing stamped that I can find on the bolt or magazine. Just an "M" on the bolt head.
The barrel and rcvr have the same serial number, nothing stamped that I can find on the bolt or magazine. Just an "M" on the bolt head.
- Location
- Tucson, Arizona
The M on the bolt head is simply a steel batch number. Nothing to do with dimensions.
At least bubba didn't cut the metal, so it can be restored if you wanted to.
I think the saddest ones are the bubba'd Ross rifles. Parts are far more difficult to find, and if the barrel has been chopped, a lost cause. Only good for parts.
At least bubba didn't cut the metal, so it can be restored if you wanted to.
I think the saddest ones are the bubba'd Ross rifles. Parts are far more difficult to find, and if the barrel has been chopped, a lost cause. Only good for parts.
The serial number on the bolt will be on the handle arm facing towards the back. Additionally the underside of the rear sight should have the same serial number.
Note: All serial numbers should be the same font and size/style. Otherwise it is a rebuild at some time.
Regards
Pete
Note: All serial numbers should be the same font and size/style. Otherwise it is a rebuild at some time.
Regards
Pete
- Location
- Cumberland County, Nova Scotia
The barrel, receiver, bolt and rear sight all have the same font and same serial number, plus an "N" with each serial number.
The magazine doesn't seem to have anything on it.
The magazine doesn't seem to have anything on it.
not to hyjack this thread but I have come into a No.1 MK3 very very very similar looking 1916 marked on both also nothing on the clip , except mine says lithgow and shmle on it
a) would it be worth fixing up / restoring
b) keep it as is
c) go all the way get a new synth stock for it scope and just use it as a fun gun and find a better one as a collector piece
- the barrel and action are very good and clean condition a tad of dust but thats it
a) would it be worth fixing up / restoring
b) keep it as is
c) go all the way get a new synth stock for it scope and just use it as a fun gun and find a better one as a collector piece
- the barrel and action are very good and clean condition a tad of dust but thats it
If a sporteized Lee Enfield is not drilled for scope and the barrel uncut, it's fun to bring it back to its original configuration. Parts are available, and the technical knowledge to achieve it too.
Just to shoot .303, I don't think it's worth spending money on a synthetic stock and super duper powerful and expensive scope... Better to find one already so-transformed!
Lou
Just to shoot .303, I don't think it's worth spending money on a synthetic stock and super duper powerful and expensive scope... Better to find one already so-transformed!
Lou
"...Haven't shot it yet..." Check the headspace before you shoot it. Even if it has matching numbers. You have no idea if the bolt head is original to the rifle. Thousands of Lee-Enfields have been assembled out of parts bins with zero QC.
