Yup and they're very expensive for what you get.
Check out Marstar for the parts they have on hand, which run about half of the UK price, cheaper shipping and often better condition.
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Yup and they're very expensive for what you get.
Check out Marstar for the parts they have on hand, which run about half of the UK price, cheaper shipping and often better condition.
The price may well be more expensive but I've looked for LE parts online in Canada and the selection is not very expansive. Lee Enfield Restorations seems to have loads of parts at th last gunshow but he doesn't advertise them nor organize them except into greasy piles of stuff that kinds looks the same.
For example, he had a bunch of front sights but finding a set or even a straight of the ones you want would take a bunch of work sorting through dirty, greasy parts with a magnifying glass and a flashlight. On the other hand, one can spend 5 minutes on eBay and order a complete set of 8 for $40 - $50 shipped.
The issue is convenience and supply.
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I've been thinking about No4's lately. So I went out and bought a No4 Mk2. Looking forward to having it delivered.
In the meantime I'll post a few pictures of my 1943 Long Branch No4 Mk1*. Its a former RCMP rifle with its provenance being confirmed in the "Arms and Accoutrements of the RCMP" book.
In the meantime I'll post a few pictures of my 1943 Long Branch No4 Mk1*. Its a former RCMP rifle with its provenance being confirmed in the "Arms and Accoutrements of the RCMP" book.
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Here's my new (to me) Long Branch No 4 Mk 1* (T) with matching R.E.L. C No 32 Mk 3 Scope and Bracket:
And some of the accessories for a 2-man Sniper Det, known as their CES or Complete Equipment Schedule. Missing are the Mk III Prismatic Marching Compass and 2 Denison Smocks - items that I am too lazy to fetch.
And some of the accessories for a 2-man Sniper Det, known as their CES or Complete Equipment Schedule. Missing are the Mk III Prismatic Marching Compass and 2 Denison Smocks - items that I am too lazy to fetch.
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Here's my new (to me) Long Branch No 4 Mk 1* (T) with matching R.E.L. C No 32 Mk 3 Scope and Bracket:
And some of the accessories for a 2-man Sniper Det, know as their CES or Complete Equipment Schedule. Missing are 2 Denison Smocks that I am too lazy to fetch.
Do you need a son to put in your will?
Here's my new (to me) Long Branch No 4 Mk 1* (T) with matching R.E.L. C No 32 Mk 3 Scope and Bracket:
Man, that thing is nice, but at what it cost do you take it out and shoot it or has it become just a collectible?
Well, I ended up buying a sporterized SMLE and one of the Drill Purpose rifles to combine together into one working restored rifle this winter during the Minus 30* weather. As I had the rifle stock pieces sitting in the sun the last few days to sweat out some of the cosmoline, I noticed some small (and some less small) cracks. For my winter project, would people recommend filling the cracks with wood glue, epoxy, or Cyanoacrylate (Krazy/Super) glue? Particularly on a rifle that I can't guarantee will be completely oil-free or grit-free inside those cracks
Use some tsp to degrease the crack (if its the one that's always at the rear of the stock its easy to stand the forend up in a container) then i spread it a bit and forced jb weld in and clamped for 24 hours. Still solid after 2 years. Any excess can be dremmeled. But thats where it can't be seen. So not sure what to do where it would be.
Beautiful set of accessories. Still waiting for my telescope from Trace. That background is killing me. My deepest sympathies for your loss.
Here's my new (to me) Long Branch No 4 Mk 1* (T) with matching R.E.L. C No 32 Mk 3 Scope and Bracket:
And some of the accessories for a 2-man Sniper Det, known as their CES or Complete Equipment Schedule. Missing are the Mk III Prismatic Marching Compass and 2 Denison Smocks - items that I am too lazy to fetch.
Thanks. The main culprits are a crack on the underside of the rear top handguard. Also where the bushing/sleeve is on the underside of the action at the front of the magwell that hole is split. Will the TSP remove any of the oil finish on the outside? I'm hoping to clean off some of the years of dirt storage but without removing the original finish underneath too much
New rebuild. 1918 LSA. Front handguard I made for a darker rifle which will be replaced when I make one out of walnut. Everything else is original parts with LSA marks except the forearm which is Enfield.
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Don't forget the 'Mk.I Handkerchief'
Received the history in regards to the stock disc from 'Alan de Enfield':
"ATS - could well be ..........................
The Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS; often pronounced as an acronym) was the women's branch of the British Army during the Second World War. It was formed on 9 September 1938, initially as a women's voluntary service, and existed until 1 February 1949, when it was merged into the Women's Royal Army Corps.
The ATS had its roots in the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps (WAAC), which was formed in 1917 as a voluntary service. During the First World War its members served in a number of jobs including clerks, cooks, telephonists and waitresses. The WAAC was disbanded after four years in 1921.
Prior to the Second World War, the government decided to establish a new Corps for women, and an advisory council, which included members of the Territorial Army (TA), a section of the Women's Transport Service (FANY) and the Women's Legion, was set up. The council decided that the ATS would be attached to the Territorial Army, and the women serving would receive two thirds the pay of male soldiers.
All women in the army joined the ATS except for nurses, who joined Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service (QAIMNS), medical and dental officers, who were commissioned directly into the Army and held army ranks, and those remaining in the FANY, known as Free FANYs."
By Jove man, I think you've got it! As you can see from the insignia, it is 'A T.S' It makes sense that it was taken into stores on May of 1925 and issued to the 'AT.S' in 1944. The 'S' denotes a Short Stock; LOP 12 1/12 inches, which would make sense for an average woman of that time.
When Princess Elizabeth turned 18 in 1944, she insisted upon joining the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS), the women’s branch of the British Army. For several years during the war, Britain had conscripted women to join the war effort. Unmarried women under 30 had to join the armed forces or work on the land or in industry. King George made sure that his daughter was not given a special rank in the Army. She started as a second subaltern in the ATS and was later promoted to Junior Commander, the equivalent of Captain.Perhaps it was wielded by Elizabeth (kidding). I do miss her.
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"ATS - could well be ..........................
The Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS; often pronounced as an acronym) was the women's branch of the British Army during the Second World War. It was formed on 9 September 1938, initially as a women's voluntary service, and existed until 1 February 1949, when it was merged into the Women's Royal Army Corps.
The ATS had its roots in the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps (WAAC), which was formed in 1917 as a voluntary service. During the First World War its members served in a number of jobs including clerks, cooks, telephonists and waitresses. The WAAC was disbanded after four years in 1921.
Prior to the Second World War, the government decided to establish a new Corps for women, and an advisory council, which included members of the Territorial Army (TA), a section of the Women's Transport Service (FANY) and the Women's Legion, was set up. The council decided that the ATS would be attached to the Territorial Army, and the women serving would receive two thirds the pay of male soldiers.
All women in the army joined the ATS except for nurses, who joined Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service (QAIMNS), medical and dental officers, who were commissioned directly into the Army and held army ranks, and those remaining in the FANY, known as Free FANYs."
By Jove man, I think you've got it! As you can see from the insignia, it is 'A T.S' It makes sense that it was taken into stores on May of 1925 and issued to the 'AT.S' in 1944. The 'S' denotes a Short Stock; LOP 12 1/12 inches, which would make sense for an average woman of that time.
When Princess Elizabeth turned 18 in 1944, she insisted upon joining the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS), the women’s branch of the British Army. For several years during the war, Britain had conscripted women to join the war effort. Unmarried women under 30 had to join the armed forces or work on the land or in industry. King George made sure that his daughter was not given a special rank in the Army. She started as a second subaltern in the ATS and was later promoted to Junior Commander, the equivalent of Captain.Perhaps it was wielded by Elizabeth (kidding). I do miss her.
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I bought a sporterized No1Mk3 and a DP rifle with the plans of doing a restore this winter. I really enjoyed my last restoration project using new reproduction wood and refinishing all the metal bits, but this one will definitely have a rougher look. I've also been thinking of doing something different with it. Has anyone on here ever tried to recreate the look of one of the wire wrapped Enfields? From what I have been able to research it is 0.060" (roughly 17awg) copper wire, and I should be able to find pretty readily either #16 or #18 wire. My main question would be how to solder the wraps together without wrecking the wood underneath too badly?
It looks as if the wire is simply soldered the first 1/4' to 3/8" on either end. By the smearing of the solder, I would suggest it was done with an iron, not a flame. I suggest the lowest temperature solder and assume the wire itself would act as a heat sink.
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Hey all,
I have my grandfathers 1918 BSA No.1 Mk.III* in an uncut, but still sporterized condition.
It shoots great but I'd like to restore it to its former glory.
Does anyone here do that, or can recommend somebody who does in Ontario? Given it's family heritage I'd prefer keeping it close to home and don't mind doing work with good guidance as I legitimately have no idea where to start with proper parts sourcing.
I have my grandfathers 1918 BSA No.1 Mk.III* in an uncut, but still sporterized condition.
It shoots great but I'd like to restore it to its former glory.
Does anyone here do that, or can recommend somebody who does in Ontario? Given it's family heritage I'd prefer keeping it close to home and don't mind doing work with good guidance as I legitimately have no idea where to start with proper parts sourcing.
