I wonder what those 2 screws on the top sides of the receiver ring are for? Anyone care to venture a guess?
Typically scope base holes are in line with the bore in the middle?
I'd love to see what it looks like under the wood.
Sportorized enfield
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I wonder what those 2 screws on the top sides of the receiver ring are for? Anyone care to venture a guess?
Typically scope base holes are in line with the bore in the middle?
I'd love to see what it looks like under the wood.
maple_leaf_eh
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Ditto on the uniqueness of the find. There was a time when there were too many bad memories of the war, and not enough new sporting rifles to meet demand. Companies like Lyman made the payroll by selling parts, books and advice on how to convert surplus guns into something more socially acceptable. Spin the clock ahead, and everyone wants as issued guns with zero tinkering. To find a very good example of a thoughtfully converted surplus rifle is a treat. Value estimate --- to someone looking for a 1950's or 60's true sporterized No.4, maybe $300.
So, if you want to go hunting buy a modern commercial rifle. No one will give you grief or will you have any sort of remorse if you decide to change the stock with a wood rasp, drill holes for scope bases or spray paint it with truck bed liner. There are mass market examples with a cheap scope for under $500, and the price goes up from there.
So, if you want to go hunting buy a modern commercial rifle. No one will give you grief or will you have any sort of remorse if you decide to change the stock with a wood rasp, drill holes for scope bases or spray paint it with truck bed liner. There are mass market examples with a cheap scope for under $500, and the price goes up from there.
The 2 holes (plugged) in the Reciever Ring are for mounting a scope.
Scoping was very rare when this one was built, most people preferring an aperture sight: less vulnerable to drops and bangs. As well, scopes of any kind were rare and expensive; they only started to become reasonable when Weaver brought in the K series. Even a K-2.5 or a K-4, now considered junk, would set you back 2 weeks' pay..... plus the cost of the base. Something such as a Bausch & Lomb Balvar or a Unertl was REALLY pricey.
What MOUNT this is for is beyond me. B&L? Unertl? G&H? Maynard P. Buehler likely could supply something for this one.
But I would lay money on this being a BSA Factory Custom grade sporter.
VERY few and very far between. This makes 2 I have seen in 50 years; they were always far beyond my budget.
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Scoping was very rare when this one was built, most people preferring an aperture sight: less vulnerable to drops and bangs. As well, scopes of any kind were rare and expensive; they only started to become reasonable when Weaver brought in the K series. Even a K-2.5 or a K-4, now considered junk, would set you back 2 weeks' pay..... plus the cost of the base. Something such as a Bausch & Lomb Balvar or a Unertl was REALLY pricey.
What MOUNT this is for is beyond me. B&L? Unertl? G&H? Maynard P. Buehler likely could supply something for this one.
But I would lay money on this being a BSA Factory Custom grade sporter.
VERY few and very far between. This makes 2 I have seen in 50 years; they were always far beyond my budget.
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MusicianShooter
CGN frequent flyer
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- SW Ontario
Duane
Like others here, congrads on the rare find and you decision to keep it "as is".
If you want another beater Lee Enfield to scope out, they're not expensive, so getting another can of course be done.
Like others here, congrads on the rare find and you decision to keep it "as is".
If you want another beater Lee Enfield to scope out, they're not expensive, so getting another can of course be done.
- Location
- Iroquois Falls ON
Very nice!!! I would be very interested to see the barrel assembly to see how those mods were done.
