The title says it all, I finished making a list all the parts that are needed to restore my old .303, now the hunt begins. How do I spot the "correct" parts when I see them ? I know that just about any part out there will fit, but I'd like to keep things as "correct" as I possibly can. Of particular concern are the mag, nosecap, and read sight protector, secondary concern is the wooden bits, although considering the high price that they command I might end up buying whatever I can get my hands on or even carving up my own, by hand. I found out thru a few websites that there are quite a few variations of those parts kicking around, and I'd like to avoid buying the "wrong" ones ....
Spotting no1mk3* 1917 BSA parts when I see them ?
- Thread starter RobSmith
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RobSmith said:
Well, actually ....... it's pretty simple.....
In the CGN MKB (Milsurp Knowledge Base) under British Service Rifles, there's a 137 picture photo montage of an "all correct" and "all matching" 1917 ShtLE (Short Lee-Enfield) No.1 MkIII* - Mfg by BSA (click here)http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=82870. Just review the pics and make notes of how this old girl is marked and then look for the matching parts through all the various sources.
Regards,
Badger
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and keep in mind that the armourers just reached into the parts bin for the next item that would fit. They were more concerned about turning out a serviceable rifle than matching manufacturers.
