Be it resolved...3 Enfileds in 90 days

FishDoc

FishDoc

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I finally have acquired enough parts and guns to un-Bubba 3 Enfields (Can you spot all the parts?) - and I plan to do it in 90 days. I will add posts as the progress comes along. I can only hope they come out half as nice a Lou's pieces.

I now just need one Front top Handguard, one set of Nose cap screws and a front band with sling swivel. If you have these bits and want ca$h or trade of other bits (trust me got quite a few) - please PM me.

I wonder if Lou started out like this? LOL! :ban:

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Lou - I do have it bad...cant stand to see Bubba's No1's or No4's... I did the P-14 And it wasnt as bad as a Lee... the Lees just have something inexplicable that feels so right as you're tuning the metal and rubbing the wood... if you havent done it then you just have no clue! LOL!
Oh...and I need a pressure spring for the forewood
Oz
 
Hi John - there are actually 4 rear handguards in the pic - and yeah, one has missing "ears". But then again so does one of the foreguards (was off the same bubba) - I'm going to experiment with wood splicing and restoration with these. I do have a wrecked set of handguards as well to repair. Ah...then fun! I do still need a few front nose cap bits, one tension screw with spring for the forestock and a front band with swivel.
Cheers
Dr.Oz
 
sort of low on bits, but can send you one nosecap screw,the one that goes from one side to the other (new) no charge.
Actualy I don't think the hand guard missing the ears was off a bubba. Most likely Indian. When one of the ears was damaged, they simply cut off the other one rather than replace it. "waste not, want not.
 
Ok - so far I have soaked and clean all the metal bits. This was a 2 hour job to soak in thinner and scrubbing with a wire brush all the gunk to get the parts as free of grease as possible. Once there I soaked and washed all the parts in detergent and hot water... this was a 45 minute job. Then the hard part - cold bluing! I managed to do every part in cold blue (smaller bits and screws went into the bluing bath - larger parts got the paste job). This had to be done as quickly as possible but still took me the better part of 3 hours since each piece had to be degreased, dried, blued, washed and oiled. Unfortunately by the time I got all the little bits done, the larger pieces like the trigger guards were already starting to rust! :eek: So those pieces had to be cleaned with the metal sponge and/or brass brush (these are easily obtained at your dollar store - you get 1 steel, 1 brass and 1 plastic brush for a buck!). Then on to the cold bluing and oiling. Finally after 24 hours they are ready to be put back on the rifles...but first I have to redo the receivers...touch up the barrels... and then...there's the wood...
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ok - finally done - just over 90 days (damned work and patients keep getting in the way!) All 3 no1's restored to shootable condition. I had a nice time restoring and repairing the wood bits that were cracked - thank God for Gorrilla Glue! All were refinished in Linseed oil witha hand rub at the end. 12 coats to finally give the dull military finish a nice spring up! Now to the range next week - will post pics of targets. I'll be using milsurp .303.

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I think this will be it... for now. I think I'll try something else for mental health therapy! LOL! hmm... I need to start reloading....heh heh.

Thanks to Louthepou (parts and tips), John Sukey (that last screw was a real bonus!), and the inspiration from all the experts - especially Smellie!

Cheers!!!

Dr.Oz
 
As requested - RRCo, the plaque was on the buttstock I got from another CGN'r. Dont remember from where, but thought it was nice to add to the 1917 - it fit the best and matched the forestock. Here's a pic of the plaque. Smellie should be able to answer questions about the plaque and stock markings! :)
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TGC - I will have to sell 2 of them...just waiting for some more goodies to come in and "complete" them. I usually include the oilers and a few stripper clips to make them that much more enjoyable. They will be up on the EE soon enough.
 
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Looks good FishDoc, just a couple of knitpicks.

Slings are on wrong, all ends should be attached as on bottom swivel of the middle rifle with the loops/hooks facing out.
All screws are inserted from the lefthand side, I see the bottom swivel boss on the rifle with the S.A.U plate is fitted backwards with the screwhead showing to the right.
 
Family Picture - Enfields

So here is one last "family Pic" before the surplus Lee-Enfields go out to their new homes.
Roll Call:
From left to right
1917 No1MkIII with mag cutoff
1918 No1 MkIII all matching
1918 No1 MkIII with battle scarred wood (my excuse since the wood was repaired thoroughly including bobbed ears on the top handguards)
1942 No4MkI - blonde rebuilt on a Savage receiver
1943 No4MkI - brunette - BSA
1943 No4MkI - BSA - not matching :(
1943 No4MkI* by Savage
1945 No4Mk1/2 FTR 1956
1946 No4Mk1/3 POF FTR 1953
Top: 1942 Inglis Bren Gun (dewat) :(
on case: 1954 No4MkII Savage
Missing No5 Jungle Carbine (coming soon), Webley Revolver, Sten Gun (restricted coming soon) And yes...that is a FULL case of .303 Mk VII ammo! :)
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