May I ask You to help me ID this Lee Enfield rifle, please?

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This is what I've got myself for a fairly decent price. I was told it's No4 MkI, but I'm not sure after reading the markings. It's a sporter that appears to be a good candidate for a restoration project with the bolt # matching the receiver # and minty bore. Unfortunately I have zero experience and knowledge when it comes to Lee Enfield, but I've always wanted one. There is not much visible under a thick and hard, black paint. Can you help me out, please? How difficult would be sourcing out the parts? Thanks!

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Nice purchase!

Parts are not too hard to find, depending on what you need. Occasionally they pop up on the EE here but not for long.

As far as lrestoration goes, front sight protector, sometimes barrel bands can he found at Trade Ex or marstar. Other wise the remaining majority of the good stuff can be had from the UK thru Ebay, the full woodsets are in great shape from my experience, but the price keeps going up on them.

Some good videos on Youtube to help you fit the rifle to the stock properly should you decide to do it yourself. Punch in "Setting up the Enfield for 'as new' accuracy", there is a whole series that will give you an idea of what you'd be getting into. The best advice is to be patient, and take your time.

Or if you get fed up with it, shoot me a PM and I'll buy it :cool:
 
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Yup, No4 Mk1 is what you're after. Also note that the woodsets from England are dry wood NOS, so you have to apply your own oil/finish before fitting. Boiled Linseed oil is the original finish for Enfields if you want to stay as true to original. I'll post a pic of my first restoration shortly for reference, it gets addicting :)
 
Mine started off in just about the same state as yours, some months later of creeping gun shows, collecting parts and working wood, they start to look like something

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Good advice from all the posts, but if I may, I'll put in my 2 cents worth. The current stock on your rifle is walnut. The NOS stocks I've seen are beech (I believe) or birch, so they'll be lighter coloured than the replacements. It's also a good idea to find out what length the stock is to see if it suits your length of pull. Butt stocks were marked as to length (you tube is your friend) so that may be a consideration in your purchases. Good luck on the project!
 
Yes, there are no less than SIX lengths of Butt for the Number 4 Rifle.

You can find
B (Bantam)
S (Short)
N (Normal -- often unmarked)
L (Long)
which you can find on just about any Number 4. There also exist
XL (Extra-long) and
XXL (Extra-extra-long) but these were used only on Canadian production.

If you are of average height -- a little under 6 feet -- likely a Normal will accommodate you nicely. The test is simple: put your right arm out horizontally with your forearm UP and place the rifle in the crook of your arm. If your hand grips the Pistol-grip and your index finger lies comfortably on the Trigger WITHOUT stretching or cramping, then that stock is the correct length for YOU. Personally, I take a Normal but, for off-the bench shooting, I find myself more comfortable with a Short: people are different, so they made the stocks different where all other Armies use the "one-size-fits-all" theory. It resulted in a higher standard of marksmanship attained in a shorter time, with less expenditure of ammunition.

SOME DAY the Rest Of The World might understand.

Have fun with your New Toy!
 
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