Acquired a NO1 MKIII

EL34/6L6

EL34/6L6

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Milsurps are my favourite rifles, and I have finally dove into Enfield's. I've always admired the SMLEs in particular, and just recently acquired this one.
I only know the very basics about these, and I researched a bit leading up to the purchase. Let me know what you think. Thanks,













 
Yes refinished many years ago. No "but" in my eyes. Being an Ishapore, it suits the look. I've seen quite a few that have the same appearance. If it were a Lithgow, it would not jive.
It actually has less sheen in person and has it's share of small dings, rough spots and imperfections. But it wasnt bought as a collectors piece, its a shooter and an exciting entry into the Enfield world for me.
 
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EL34/6L6 said:
Yes refinished, but many years ago. Being an Ishapore, it suits the look. I've seen quite a few that have the same appearance. If it were a Lithgow, it would not jive.
It actually has less sheen in person and has it's share of small dings, rough spots and imperfections. But it wasnt bought as a collectors piece, its a shooter.
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All good if you are happy with it, thats the important thing, i have a '45 Ishapore close to your but looks no where near as nice but thats what i prefer.
 
Yeah, I prefer my weathered, beaten SMLE examples to be the British and Canadian ones. They will be next.
The Ishapore have nice wood and less value, so if its going to look this nice, its going to be an Ishapore for me.
 
Welcome to the world of Enfields, looks like a very nice example of an Ishapore example. My first Enfield was a sportered No 4 that I rebuilt, but have since had a bunch more, including most recently some WW1 No 1's to restore. There will always be one more you want.....
 
I never seen one in real life but I would like to know why there is a screw on the forestock? What is the purpose of putting a screw at that location if the original maker never did it?

Thanks.
 
Yes, very nice. Ishapore made fine rifles. The screw is a useful upgrade that the Indians didn't invent but certainly made good use of. I've added a screw in the same location to a couple of problem rifles that had been shot with loose draws or had been cracked by some knuckle-head removing the butt with the forend in place. I also have a couple that the Ishy screw saved from terminal damage. Bottom line to newcomers to the No. 1 and No. 4 rifles- don't shoot without checking the condition and fit of the forend.

milsurpo
 
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