Enfields
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Finally joined the club today! 
Savage Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk 1* with matching Savage bayonet. It's not a coveted Long Branch, but it also didn't cost nearly as much as a coveted Long Branch.
Hoping to take it to the range tomorrow!
Savage Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk 1* with matching Savage bayonet. It's not a coveted Long Branch, but it also didn't cost nearly as much as a coveted Long Branch.
Hoping to take it to the range tomorrow!
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Very nice looking Savage no4, does your mag have a # on the mag...I have one just the same, and all it has is the Savage square "s" on the mag body and one the mag follower.
Just asking...
Cheers
Brian
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Does the front sight have the Savage "S" on it? The one on my no4 looks stamped out/stamp pressed, with a block like piece of metal, on both sides, where the screw goes through.
Just asking...
Cheers
Brian
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Does the front sight have the Savage "S" on it? The one on my no4 looks stamped out/stamp pressed, with a block like piece of metal, on both sides, where the screw goes through.
Finally joined the club today!
Savage Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk 1* with matching Savage bayonet. It's not a coveted Longbranch, but it also didn't cost nearly as much as a coveted Longbranch.
Hoping to take it to the range tomorrow!
My magazine has no markings whatsoever on it, so it's probably a reproduction mag. (Actually, I've just been informed that many mags were never marked, so there's no telling if it's original to the rifle or not.)
The front sight has a couple of stamps on either side of the post, but I couldn't get a clear photo of them. I'll try again when I have the firearm outside in bright light. Hoping to take it to the range tomorrow (today's a wash ;( ).
Also my bolt has no serial number, just a couple of maker's marks that aren't Savage's mark, so it might not be original to my rifle. Not that it's any big deal; I got it as a shooter, not a museum piece... and I didn't pay a cent for it, so...
(a very generous uncle bought it for me)
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RussellDyck
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My 1943 Longbranch as of a few days ago. What a few years of casually looking for the correct parts looks like, got a line on a couple of Longbranch barrels and after that all I need is a firing pin, mag and hope to find a LB stock set, if not then I will use a in correct est that I have set a side
You have to take into account that the FTR process didn't address where the parts came from and that they worked. Also, LB was given vast amounts of Savage parts once their production line shut down, so you can find original LB rifles with original Savage parts.
Looks like the place i should post her.
Any info on it would be great. was given to me as a kid and just pulled it out from my father's.
It was stored in a terrible way and is dirty and some rust. Is it worth it to clean it and get it restored?
Any info on it would be great. was given to me as a kid and just pulled it out from my father's.
It was stored in a terrible way and is dirty and some rust. Is it worth it to clean it and get it restored?
Looks like the place i should post her.
Any info on it would be great. was given to me as a kid and just pulled it out from my father's.
It was stored in a terrible way and is dirty and some rust. Is it worth it to clean it and get it restored?
Depends what you'd like to do with it. I'm always in the market so if you're looking to sell feel free to shoot me a pm.
Ryan112929
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- Saskatchewan
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One original carbine with two of my restoration efforts.
To keep with the theme of the thread, one of these is a Lee Enfield.
I am in the final stages of restoration on another carbine, I'm starting on the linseed oil regime. I wanted to see how she looked so I took family photos.
A long term project but worth it. An Early Lee Metford Mk.I complete with saddle ring. One of 500 purchased by the Canadian Govt in 1895.
One original carbine with two of my restoration efforts.To keep with the theme of the thread, one of these is a Lee Enfield.
I am in the final stages of restoration on another carbine, I'm starting on the linseed oil regime. I wanted to see how she looked so I took family photos.
A long term project but worth it. An Early Lee Metford Mk.I complete with saddle ring. One of 500 purchased by the Canadian Govt in 1895.
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Those are so good to see. I just love the look and quality of the carbine. Don't think I've seen a saddle ring Metford before. Fascinating history too..To see these old Enfields in such good shape for many years to come is a joy..
Soon to be in my possession, which I found in the basement of a house in rural Newfoundland, a 1920 BSA Siamese contract no 1 mk 3. The wood has been cut, but thats it. Needs some (read: alot) of oil, and some tlc, but i really want to put an effort in to restoring this smiling tiger. I had to mail it to myself due to travelling logistics, but when it arrives i will post pics.
Ok, not sure I am doing this right or if I need to be using the Exchange area (things seem quiet over there).
I am based in Edmonton and looking for a collectible No. 4 Mk.1 (numbers matching - good to very good condition). I am also very interested in finding a T (Sniper) rifle to add to my collection. I recognize that will be a much greater investment, but they aren’t going down in value.
Serious, licensed, enthusiast.
Cheers!
I am based in Edmonton and looking for a collectible No. 4 Mk.1 (numbers matching - good to very good condition). I am also very interested in finding a T (Sniper) rifle to add to my collection. I recognize that will be a much greater investment, but they aren’t going down in value.
Serious, licensed, enthusiast.
Cheers!
So i have the rifle in my possession, and am currently just socking the oil to it. I dont think its seen a drop in 50 years. Sorry only one pic so far as I'm stuck to my mobile, but i think all I'm going to need is the lower wood, and upper hand guard, nose cap and the rear sight protector. I've never restored an Enfield before, probably missing something. As there were only 10,000 of these made i dont think finding original parts will be possible. Anyone have any greater info on these Siamese Contract rifles that google wont help me with? Also any lines or leads on parts would be greatly appreciated. Ive disassembled the rifle as much as i can. The stock bolt isn't budging so I'm hitting it with some oil to loosen it hopefully. Will probably take it to a smith to give it a once over. Some pretty heavy pitting in spots, but i don't want to shoot it. Just restore it and hang it to admire. I wish it could tell the story of where it's been...
The batch of 10,000 smiling tiger rifles made by BSA were bog standard commercial Sht.LE Mk.III* service rifles.
You will have little difficulty finding suitable parts to rebuild and get her back into shooting condition again.
However, if you have OCD like I do, you will be looking for dark walnut wooden furniture and metal components that will be devoid of any govt acceptance markings or govt factory inspector stamps.
Most of these rifles that I have had the pleasure to examine have had poor condition bores. Not all of them, so maybe you will get lucky?
You will have little difficulty finding suitable parts to rebuild and get her back into shooting condition again.
However, if you have OCD like I do, you will be looking for dark walnut wooden furniture and metal components that will be devoid of any govt acceptance markings or govt factory inspector stamps.
Most of these rifles that I have had the pleasure to examine have had poor condition bores. Not all of them, so maybe you will get lucky?
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