Info for a Lee Enfield project

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I bought a bubba Lee Enfield for cheap and I would like to restore it to it orginal state. Any one have any info on this? Not sure if can u put the bayonet lugs back on once they are off? I'm sure I can pick up the rest of the wood stock for it from the milsurp exchange on here or if not at the next local gun show there are always so much lee enfield parts. If any one out there has any info on this it would be great.

Thanks Jared
 
Well, I would suggest www.surplusrifle.com for starters. From there you can determine what kind of enfield yours is, if it has been modified etc etc. If you know what it is, then go on google and search for Lee Enfield No___ Mk___ parts, and up will pop a list of everything on your wish list.
 
jurban said:
I bought a bubba Lee Enfield for cheap and I would like to restore it to it orginal state. Any one have any info on this? Not sure if can u put the bayonet lugs back on once they are off? I'm sure I can pick up the rest of the wood stock for it from the milsurp exchange on here or if not at the next local gun show there are always so much lee enfield parts. If any one out there has any info on this it would be great.

Thanks Jared
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If the barrel is cut/bayo lugs taken off, it may not be economically feasible to fix. A good barrel can be $100 or more(if you can find one), the gunsmithing to install the barrel properly- $50 and up, a wood set with bands, if you can even find the pieces you need, can be over $100.

Can you post pics of the rifle on here with closeups of the markings on the receiver etc.? You've come to the right place for advice...

It would actually be cheaper and better to just buy a good one...that's what I've found. Yes, it's fun to restore a bubba, but as for economically feasible...
 
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"...put the bayonet lugs back on once they are off..." Nope. They were machined as part of the barrel. How long is the existing barrel? Bubba sometimes cut them off by cutting the barrel shorter.
 
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this is a picture of her let me know what you guys think? its a No. 1 Mark III from 1917 I don't know how to tell what factory it was made at it just says GR 1917 SHTLE III and then a * if you can tell me if you think its worth restoring or not?
 
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Can be done. Won't be cheap tho...

You need all new wood. You'll need to take that rear sight off and put a proper one on, you also need some bands etc.

Is it worth restoring? Might be a good project. Esp if the bolt and receiver match serial numbers.

Your looking at about $150-200 worth of parts...they are getting harder to find.
 
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this is a picture of her let me know what you guys think? its a No. 1 Mark III from 1917 I don't know how to tell what factory it was made at it just says GR 1917 SHTLE III and then a * if you can tell me if you think its worth restoring or not?
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The good news is, since it's a No 1 Mk III, the bayonet lugs haven't been cut off, and the barrel appears uncut.
How is the bore? Dark or shiny and bright? If dark, forget about it completely.

You need the full set of wood, bands, screws, springs, nose cap, screws etc. Not so easy to find but you can order it from Numrich. They have complete SMLE wood sets.
Hopefully the rear sight being off is reversible, I'm not sure how they come off, never done it.
 
Yah there is a small hole in the barrel where the rear sight should be but it does not look threaded :mad: so I think this is all a waste of time unless any one out there know how to put them back on?
 
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Yah there is a small hole in the barrel where the rear sight should be but it does not look threaded :mad: so I think this is all a waste of time unless any one out there know how to put them back on?
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If you have the tools needed for this, than by all means go ahead with your project if you want to. If the bore is good, then the rifle should be worth saving. The bubba'd rear sight will be a bit of a pain to remove, but with some careful cutting/grinding/re-bluing, it should look ok.

Another option may be to wait for a full wood No1MkIII with a shot-out bore. Buy it for cheap, switch the parts, and keep any spare parts for future projects or sell them to re-coup some of the cost.
 
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that would make it an SSA rifle

one of the lower production factories, but 1917 was their peek production years.

and being a SSA rifle any parts are correct :) so you won't have to fret over getting the right parts.

I cant see your picture for some reason but if the other lads say its not cut then your in business.

You did not include a location in your profile so I can't tell where your from, but if by chance your in Edmonton I'de be happy to give you a hand sourcing parts and providing advice. :D

PS I have a 1916 and 1918 SSA in my collection :)
 
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