Lee Enfield stock bolt: No.1 or No.4?

[stevebc]

I believe this is for a No. 1, as it has the squared off end to fit into the plate keeper, but it isn't tapered in the middle, as I thought No.1's would be. Did I get any of that right?
It's 5" long, if that helps.

 

[smellie]

Late-production stock bolts sometimes eliminated the double taper as an economy/speed of production measure.

Unusual to find them about, as there were far more of the double-taper type made.

So long as it goes in oily, it should work.

Hope this helps.

 

[rgg_7]

No1 late production. Do not use on a No4 as it will crack the rear bearing area of the stock. Ron

 

[stevebc]

Many thanks. I remembered seeing it in a toolbox at my late father's garage, and picked it up the next time I was there. And I just took a closer look and see it has MA on the slotted surface: it came from a Lithgow.

 

[fat tony]

I have one that is very similar to the op's - the square end is a little bunged up though.