Enfield Restoration X2!

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Hello everyone. I have recently aquired 2 sporterized No.I Mk.III's for the low low price of zero dollars. I would really like to restore them to the (as close as possible) original way they were issued, and I realise I'm probably crazy for wanting to do so. So I figured I would come on here and get your guys input on how I should go about doing this. Below I will list what I beleive I need.

Rifle 1: London Arms 1915 No.I Mk.III SMLE F.T.R

Top Rear Handguard
Top Forward Handguard
Lower (?) Handguard
Rear Sight Protector
Barrel Band
Nosecap w/ Front Sight Protector

Rifle 2: Lithgow 1921 No.I Mk.III

Front Sight Blade
Mag
Top Rear Handguard
Top Forward Handguard
Lower Handguard
Rear Sight Protector
Barrel Band
Nosecap w/ Front Sight Protector
Sling

Now, I'm sure some of my terminology is wrong and I'm probably missing parts that I dont realise (screws and such that relate to a full size stock), as these are my first two enfields. Can you guys maybe give me an idea where I could get all this stuff, particulairly the wood, as I guess its getting hard to find now. The mag and sling isnt really a problem, they are everywhere here. Anyway any input or help would be great. I'd perfer not to buy off ebay. Big benefit if I can buy directly in Canada as well, closer to New Brunswick, the better.

Thanks in advance.
 
Both could be restored, and both are less common variations of SMLEs. From the standpoint of restoration it is fortunate that the 1915 LAC went through an FTR; the proper ca 1915 forend set is harder to get than what would have been used for the FTR. While SMLE magazines are certainly to be had, you will want a proper Lithgow, not just the first one that comes along.
This post, and another in the EE should get some replies.
Don't dismiss eBay. There are often Lee Enfield parts listed there.
 
Theres a few parts to add to the list, you'll need an inner barrel band x2 plus band screws, springs,and washers and also theres a stud and spring that fit into the barrel channel that put upward pressure on the barrel at the muzzle.
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pete
 
Try the exchange forum here, eBay, Marstar and Districorp and you should get most parts.

For the wood, you may have better luck bringing some in from the states.
 
Alright, thanks a bunch guys, I'll probably place an order in with Marstar later this week if they have any sets of wood in. If not I think I found a collector nearby who would sell me some.
 
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