two No4's back from bubba

FishDoc

FishDoc

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Finally got two sporterized No4's back from bubba. The actionS were good and barrels almost pristine, so they HAD to be brought back as shooters!

started out like this
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to this...

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THANKS LOU FOR ALL THE HELP AND PARTS!

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Now I have to finish off a P-14 and another No1MkIII

Love the smell of linseed oil - best aroma therapy and cheaper than a shrink!

Dr.Oz
 
I see that someone else likes the LOU blondes. I have 2 of them...both 1918 #1 Mark III* and both blonde....one in .303 and the other a .410 shotty. Lou refurbed both mine and did a superb job.
 
Thanks WT, glad you're still enjoying them! Hope you still get some range time even this time of year :)

Fishdoc, nice job, quite a nice pair there. And from the list of next projects, I see you've been bitten by the bug, as you say, quite a perfect therapy. Hope you'll get the chance to head out to the range?

Lou
 
Thanks guys - going to the range today as we speak. Have to try them out before they go to new homes... I have to try to make a sniper repro next time. One of the guys I shoot with has an original LB No4T with all the trimmings (except crate) so I have a good template to go by. Best therapy there is!
 
Beautiful job man. Those are very inspirational pieces of work. You make it seem like it wasn't much work. I have a sporterized 1918 SMLE III* passed down in the family and I would LOVE to return it to its original full wood furniture. Is it simply a matter of posting 'WTB' parts ads or what? Did you fins everything you needed with ease here on the EE?
 
kentb said:
Beautiful job man. Those are very inspirational pieces of work. You make it seem like it wasn't much work. I have a sporterized 1918 SMLE III* passed down in the family and I would LOVE to return it to its original full wood furniture. Is it simply a matter of posting 'WTB' parts ads or what? Did you fins everything you needed with ease here on the EE?
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I am going through this now as we speak. It takes searching around. I found a few sight sponsers have some stuff...some places in the states have some...some members answer adds on the EE....gunshows...and other non-sight sponsers have some too. Lots of searching to find every single piece you will need.

No not simple but it is fun.

Rebuilding a No1 if anyone has parts to sell....have add in EE.
 
No4 parts

The wood is not a problem. The visible front and middle bands are not as much of a problem, nor the swivels. The sticker for me has been the handguard band that slides down the barrel to hold the rear of the rear handguard. And, for a funny reason, so too are buttplate screws hard to find.

Yes, go to the gunshows with a list. Buy 2 when you see them.

ABCZAR said:
I am going through this now as we speak. It takes searching around. I found a few sight sponsors have some stuff...some places in the states have some...some members answer adds on the EE....gunshows...and other non-sight sponsers have some too. Lots of searching to find every single piece you will need.

No not simple but it is fun.

Rebuilding a No1 if anyone has parts to sell....have add in EE.
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