SMLE No.1 MK III

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Hi Gents: Can someone tell me if there is a difference between a SMLE No.1 Mk III and a Lee Enfield No. 1 Mk III, or are they the same thing? I need to know because I want to order an after market scope mount for a young lads first gun(.303) that replaces the rear sight I believe. The part however states for SMLE No.1 Mk III.

Thanks in advance.

Doug
 
SMLE means Short Magazine Lee-Enfield. They're the same. Most of the aftermarket(there isn't anything else) scope mounts aren't that great. Check the headspace before you do anything.
 
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The scope mounts for the SMLE/#1Mk3* are the Weaver TO-1 requiring drilling and tapping the barrel band, or a BSquare rear sight replacement mount. This mount gives you a scout sight style mount, as the rear sight is forward of the reciever. If you have a #4 Enfield, there are more options ( B Square, ATI). Good luck!
 
S&K Scope Mounts has instamounts that require NO DRILLINGor TAPPING. Called an Instamount. They are about $100 after exchange and shipping. The pics shown do look decent.
 
Keep in mind if you use a scope mount that replaces the rear sight you will need a long eye relief (pistol) scope. The good old Tasco/Bushnell/Weaver 3-9 won't work very well at that distance. B-Square does make a no machine mount for the No 1 action, but I have had mixed results with them. Very difficult to get tight and straight, depending on where the rifle was originally built. If you dig around a little, you might find a cut down No 1 or No 4 that is already drilled and tapped for not too much money. Good luck, and happy hunting to the "young lad".
 
myenfield said:
Keep in mind if you use a scope mount that replaces the rear sight you will need a long eye relief (pistol) scope. The good old Tasco/Bushnell/Weaver 3-9 won't work very well at that distance. B-Square does make a no machine mount for the No 1 action, but I have had mixed results with them. Very difficult to get tight and straight, depending on where the rifle was originally built. If you dig around a little, you might find a cut down No 1 or No 4 that is already drilled and tapped for not too much money. Good luck, and happy hunting to the "young lad".
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I agree, find one that's already drilled and tapped, shouldn't be over $175 including the scope.
 
My 303

Went hunting with my great-uncle and he gave me this .303 as well as my great grandfathers childhood cooey 22!

Some questions for you lee enfield guys:

So it was made in 1916?

BSA is burlington amll arms co?

was it made for the war or for sale to public?

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Here is the stock. The butt and grip have pads made by churchill gunmkers of london. anyone know any history on these pads and stock?

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What do you guys think of the condition?

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Are these good holes to mount a scope with?

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Thanks!
 
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Since it's pre-drilled, I'd simply drop by a gunsmith's shop and see if he has a mount that would fit, that would save you time and trouble probably.

Have fun shooting with this old lady,

Lou
 
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