My 2 restored babies (Lee Enfields)

[greyman441]

I got these both as sporters and brought them back. These are my babies The top one is a LE No4Mk1* Savage with matching bolt, barrel, receiver and mag. Also has a No4Mk1 bayonet and scabbard.

The bottom one is a No4Mk1 with matching Bolt, barrel and receiver. With a No4Mk1 Bayonet

Both have period LE slings but I only have one LE carrying bag

I dont see me parting with these, they will probably be passed down.

 

[Nabs]

Very nice!

 

[mg4201]

nicely done good job

those rifles look great I hope you are going to shoot the hell out of them now.

 

[louthepou]

Nice indeed!

How do they shoot? We want a range report!

Lou

 

[plinker 777]

Range report indeed. I'm also green w/ envy

Love that dark walnut,their both beautiful,but the walnut is just fantastic

What years are they?

 

[greyman441]

I know I need to head to the range. When I do, Milsurp will be the first to know. The walnut one is Brand new unissued forstock and butt. The butt is C broad Arrow. It had no protection on the wood so I just gave the whole set a coat of linseed oil. Both of them are 1943.

 

[jibjedi]

Real beauties! well done.

 

[svt1940]

Thoses are very very beautiful rifles! Remind me to get a spike bayonet and a sling for my no4 MK1

 

[Nabs]

Remind me to get a spike bayonet and a sling for my no4 MK1

Time to get a spike bayonet and sling for your No 4 Mk I .

 

[5440fight]

Hoorah for rescues! Linseed is appropriate! Well done!

 

[RedCondor]

Those are beautiful, thanks for sharing

 

[polaris]

they look fantastic, great job.

now all you need is another #4 from the Longbranch factory and you are all set

 

[greyman441]

Thanks for all the comments. I really enjoy restoring these rifles, that have so much history, back close to original as I can. My 17 year old son and I restored both these rifles together. I am sure he will give them a good home when I leave this world. I have been hoarding all the Enfield goodies I can get my hands on.
Polaris, I agree with you... I have enough parts to restore 3 more and hope one is a Longbranch.

Thanks.

 

[DATAM]

Oh nice work, and great way of spending time with your son. I am sure they will shoot as good as they look.

 

[svt1940]

Time to get a spike bayonet and sling for your No 4 Mk I .

Sure!

 

[louthepou]

Just curious, as part of your refurb work, did you make sure the forend is pushing upward on the muzzle?

Lou

 

[greyman441]

Are you referring to the forend of the forstock where the front band is?

 

[enfield303t]

Always great to see a Lee Enfield restored to what it was meant to be. Good job and please continue to "save" more.

 

[kjohn]

Eeee! Them are beauties! You have done a great job of restoring those old rifles to their proper state, plus had the pleasure of sharing the duty with your son. You are a good man!

 

[johnny88]

Always great to see a Lee Enfield restored to what it was meant to be. Good job and please continue to "save" more.

Very nice work.