Restoration of a Long Lee-Metford MkII?

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Is there any source for original or reproduction stocks for a Long Lee-Metford Mk II?
I am considering trading for a Long Lee-Metford MkII, the fore stock has been sanded, and cut back just in-front-of the forward volley sight. The butt stock also had been sanded but the markings are faint but visible.
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I would need a fore stock, middle barrel band, combination muzzle cap and bayonet lug, proper magazine, and clearing rod.

I wasn't aware they changed the term "Cleaning Rod" to "Clearing Rod".

Its a tall order maybe impossible but one can only ask.

I would appreciate opinions from any member or your friends with previous experience.
I will add pictures at a later point.
Thanks
Al
 
I'm in the same boat. I have 1 Long Metford, a couple of Long Lees and 2 Lee Enfield Carbines that need forestocks. I've have good luck on ebay getting muzzle caps, bands etc, but had to pay though the nose for them. I unfortunately don't have the skill set that Louthepou has, so repairing/rebuilding forestocks is not an option. If anyone knows of someone with a pattern which we could use to duiplatce a couple of repros with, please please let me know.
Now the good news, I maybe getting a LEC forestock. IF I do, i'm hoping to get a pattern made from it, and then hopefully everyone here will be able to repro L.E.C. forestocks.
 
There is a fellow in Norway that makes replica milsurp stocks of all descriptions. He's not cheap though.

Maybe try the milsurp knowledge site. They have a thread on Lee Enfields and a lot of people in the know. There is always the leemetfordcollectors.com site.
 
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