Looking at an Enfield, any pointers?

You mention that the only marks on it are a number - the metal should have lots of marks - particularly on the metal wrist. If these marks have been scrubbed, this limits the collectibility of the rifle, and the desire to restore.
On the other hand, the rifle looks like it was well sported, anf it retains the barrel band - it should shoot quite well if the bore is decent. Suggest you give it a clean/inspection and take it to the range...
 
The desire to restore is more a personal hobby, I love fixing up old guns and so I think it would be a personal project, no intention of selling the gun for more money later.
 
The paint could be the finish applied if the rifle was refurbished. Look on the butt socket under the bolt handle; there should be markings there.
 
Well, looks like this gun will do. Took it to the range today with about 10 rounds. We didn't do any paper shooting, but it was hitting a 1 foot by 1 foot gong at 100 yards everytime. I am going to clean it up some more and then take it out again. Definately worth $50!
 
The wood looks really good, even if all you do is touch up the blueing it is still really nice. Still I think it deserves to be restored because it is a smellie and they are the best looking of the Enfields. Congrats.
 
Just got it almost completely apart. Having trouble punching out the trigger from the trigger guard and I don't have the right driver to get the screws out of the rear sight.

Also, before i try, is it possible to dissasemble the magazine? It is in rough shape and really dirty.

As for the wood, I think I am going to refinish the wood again, since I am not fond of how it was done. But I still will probablly eventually have to buy another full set once I get everything else done. Other than that I think there are only about two other parts I am missing.

Thanks!
Evan
 
evster said:
Just got it almost completely apart. Having trouble punching out the trigger from the trigger guard and I don't have the right driver to get the screws out of the rear sight.

Also, before i try, is it possible to dissasemble the magazine? It is in rough shape and really dirty.

As for the wood, I think I am going to refinish the wood again, since I am not fond of how it was done. But I still will probablly eventually have to buy another full set once I get everything else done. Other than that I think there are only about two other parts I am missing.

Thanks!
Evan
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The trigger pin and rear sight screws I'd leave alone unless there's some important reason why they must be disturbed.

I've seen people dissasemble Enfield mags with their fingers in seconds, I haven't quite got it mastered but it's easy, you push the follower down, tilt it and the follower and spring come up semi vertically. Don't force or bend anything.

How's the bore on that rifle? Shiny/new or dark?
SMLE wood sets are not that easy to find. There's also a number of metal parts needed along with the wood set.
 
evster said:
The bore is nice and shiny :) .
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You surely got $50 bucks worth(the mag's worth $40)...it's actually a pretty nice looking sporter, you don't really need to do anything much unless you really want to. A shiny bore is priceless... ;) :)
 
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