help Id this Lee Enfield
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Boltcarrier
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That's an Indian made No1 MkIII* that has two extra holes drilled in the receiver for a scope mount, during the sporterizing process. Negates any collector value.
The round hole on the left side of the receiver ring is a war time vent hole.
The round hole on the left side of the receiver ring is a war time vent hole.
maple_leaf_eh
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
I see a stripped and neglected No.1 rifle without its bolt. There are many like it in much better condition. Hardly worth the effort to restore. Yes, in 20 yrs when the wheel turns and these rifles become desirable again. In the meantime, I suggest it now and putting good money into something better.
At a certain point, firearms especially old ones, are only an investment. Owners and buyers have to predict the future, and not be sentimental.
At a certain point, firearms especially old ones, are only an investment. Owners and buyers have to predict the future, and not be sentimental.
I am having problems understanding what you are talking about.
"I bought this lee enfield no1 and the receiver appears to have only one hole"
If your Lee Enfield has 1 hole on the side of the receiver, that is a good thing. Your rifle is unmolested.
"I bought this lee enfield no1 and the receiver appears to have only one hole"
If your Lee Enfield has 1 hole on the side of the receiver, that is a good thing. Your rifle is unmolested.
Two holes in the right rear for an aperture sight, two holes in the left sidewall presumably for a scope base. Hardly worth any restoration.
EY could indicate Emergency Use. Maybe the rifle was wire wrapped for grenade launching before being sported.
EY could indicate Emergency Use. Maybe the rifle was wire wrapped for grenade launching before being sported.
OP, I see what you mean - most factories did drill 3 stacked vertical and connected vent holes in case of a catastrophic failure, looks like Ishapore saved themselves some time and drilled one hole with the equivalent diameter of the 3 holes combined.
Boltcarrier
CGN Regular
very interesting, you sure know your stuff, matter of fact, i bought this gun from an indian fella, but how did a gun from india made it to Canada.
After WW2 there were tons of surplus rifles on the market - so many that they were sold by the pound, guns from all over the Empire and the US and the Axis powers were hard to give away, so stuff went everywhere.
