Enfield newbie

Estano said:
I'm gonna do it! I'm ordering a Enfield Mk.4 no.1 from Tradex. Any last tips before I do?
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Perhaps download a complete set of manuals for the Lee Enfield, which includes operating and armourer's maintenance instructions.

The manuals may be found in the Technical Articles for Milsurp Collectors and Re-loaders (click here)http://www.milsurps.com/forumdisplay.php?f=25


2002 No.4 (All Marks) .303 Rifle Manuals (click here)http://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=3314

Complete Set includes:

- 2002 No.4 (All Marks) .303 Rifle Data Summary
- 2002 No.4 (All Marks) .303 Rifle Parts Identification List
- 2002 No.4 (All Marks) .303 Rifle Operating Instructions
- 2002 No.4 (All Marks) .303 Rifle Equipment Description
- 2002 No.4 (All Marks) .303 Rifle Maintenance Instructions


1991 No.4 (All Marks) .303 Rifle Manuals (click here)http://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=3322

Complete Set includes:

- 1991 No.4 (All Marks) .303 Rifle Operating Instructions
- 1991 No.4 (All Marks) .303 Rifle Maintenance Instructions

Note: The difference between the 1991 set of No.4 Manuals and 2002 No.4 (All Marks) .303 Rifle Manuals, is that the 1991 manual contains armourer's information on how to properly "bed" the No.4 rifle, whereas the newer 2002 manual does not.


Also, there's an excellent video series by "JollyGreenSlugg" in The Screening Roomhttp://www.milsurps.com/forumdisplay.php?f=46

Comparing the Lee Enfield No.4 Mk1, No.4 Mk1* & No.4 Mk2 Rifleshttp://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=2250

ShtLE (Short Lee-Enfield) No.1 MkIII* Rifle "Stripping & Assembling" Tutorialhttp://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=2202


Hope this helps... :)

Regards,
Doug
 
Trade Ex order

I would phone Anthony at Trade Ex and talk to him. You will want a good barrel, matching numbers on bolt and receiver , and if possible a Mark 1 (micrometer type) rear sight. However, these sights are commonly available and can be changed easily if your rifle does not have one on it.

Long Branch might be preferred choice if one is available.
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I finally got to it! I ordered the Enfield today. Anthony was very nice and forthcoming with information. I put the priority on a good barrel, crown, etc. over a perfect stock or matching numbers. I really want this to be a shooter, not a collector piece. Thanks for all the tips and the links. I'll let you know how the rifle looks when it gets here.
 
John Sukey said:
Badger, while you are trying to deflate his wallet with all those books, you might as well have him buy Skennerton's book "The Lee Enfield":D
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Thanks John .. :)

.. but, it's hard to deflate his wallet when all those books and videos listed are FREE ... :D

He can buy Skennerton's books as well, which I agree is a great idea if anyone is going to be a serious Enfield collector, plus he can post questions to him in the forums on content he perhaps doesn't understand within any of his books. Along with Peter Laidler and Roger Payne, Ian has been a nice source of help to members since he joined the Lee Enfield forums Advisory Panel.

Regards,
Doug
 
Before inserting back the bolt, make sure its properly screwed so you avoid creating a thread about a bolt not locking properly as I did when I got mine ;)

Enjoy !
 
Your gonna need ammo, lots of ammo, at least 100 rounds to start off. Also, Stripper clips, once you load with stripper clips loading one by one is just boring.

Also, we are gonna need pics. I am interested in these rifles as well, I have two nice Long branch's but still no british No.4 so i want to fix that.
 
You'll need a bigger safe, first go see what size you think you'll need, then buy the one 2 sizes up & that should last a couple of years till you need a bigger one, the trick is too keep ahead of the breeding cycle :)

PS I'm on the lookout for a new safew:h:means i can buy more:dancingbanana:
 
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The reading suggested is a good advice, and you'll see it can become addictive. Learn how to properly assemble / disassemble the basic elements, to avoid unfortunate mistakes. Have a great time at the range!
 
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