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[Crazyrhino]

guys,

I inherited a Lee Enfield rifle that has no bolt assembly, I have no idea how to identify these rifles to get parts. It was my late fathers rifle and I think it proper to restore it as best i can. the only disernable markings i could muster were "Lee Enfield 1918 III" ."303" calibre serial number 5540. I googled some Lee Enfield sites and it appears that you have to know something about Lee Enfield's to navigate the sites. it also could use a stock re-finish. Can someone help me get this rifle back to life?

 

[Vimy Ridge]

Well it's a No1 MkIII*. You'll need a No1 bolt for it. Get the headspacing checked before shooting with the new bolt.

Pics would be a huge help so members can tell you what else you'll need and if it's fully restorable or not.

 

[Crazyrhino]

photos coming as soon as i can figure out how.....

 

[Vimy Ridge]

photos coming as soon as i can figure out how.....

You need to use a hosting website like photobucket or something similar.

See this thread: http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=198167

 

[Crazyrhino]

should have taken computers in college....thanks Vimy

 

[LeeEnfieldNo.4_mk1]

One of the best Enfield Info sites is

enfieldrifles.profusehost.net/main.htm

A Lot of info their, pictures, info on the various makes and models, info in markings, ect.

 

[RRCo.]

London Small Arms (LSA) made No1 MkIII rifles in 1918.

 

[just having some fun]

have you looked for the bolt -- taken apart to make it safe

 

[Crazyrhino]

my brother had the rifle for several years and stashed the bolt away and cannot find it.

 

[Vimy Ridge]

London Small Arms (LSA) made No1 MkIII rifles in 1918.

Didn't realise that some MkIII's (no star) were still being made that late in the game.

 

[Vimy Ridge]

my brother had the rifle for several years and stashed the bolt away and cannot find it.

That's too bad because it could be matching and potentially increase the value of your rifle.

 

[Barkly]

my brother had the rifle for several years and stashed the bolt away and cannot find it.

That's really common. I've seen quite a few nice old rifles with no bolt for that same reason.