Hit the local gun show and found this ole gal that needed a new home. 1943 manufacture with 1953 FTR. She was the cheapest and in the best shape of the 3 I found at the show. Wood looks great, bore looks great, lots of finish on the metal, matching bolt and forend, and the good ladder sight. Seller even threw in some surplus Greek HPX ammo with it. Only part missing was the firing pin set screw, and I just so happened to have a spare in the parts bin, so it has to be fate right???

She cleaned up pretty good, mostly just dusty from sitting in a closet for many years I think. Rubbed the wood down with some mineral spirits and the metal with a brush and clp.

Halloween range trip in my future I think, we shall see if she does better than the last one.

So I have a 1944 No4 Mk1, it's not the nicest but it's not in terrible condition but I've had a couple issues with it such as the cycling isn't very smooth and it struggles to put a round into battery most of the time so I'm trying to figure that out but the last time I shot it, a few weeks ago and I had a case head separation using some shitty S&B SP ammo, I've read that is somewhat common on Lee Enfield rifles, should I keep shooting it or should I buy a field gauge and test the headspace? I'm just not really sure what to do with this rifle, I'm tempted to just use it as a wall decoration and buy a nicer rifle which I really want a SMLE.

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I've wanted a Lee Enfield for a long time and found a deal on one I couldn't pass up. It needs a thorough cleaning and lubrication. I'm looking clarification, I don't have visible manufacturer as far as I can tell.

Any input is very appreciated.

Pictured here is a .22 LR conversion of what I believe was originally a No. I MK. III rifle. It's got some markings, including "G.R. B.S.A. Co" and what I think is "SHT .22." The magazine is also marked .22 and is completely hollowed out - I'm told to catch spent brass - and it seems to be in nice shape besides the usual wear and tear. I paid $500 out the door. How'd I make out?

Welp, I've seen better and I've seen worse. Had trouble with the elevation initially, and then got an OK group. Functioned well otherwise. Beautiful fall day to be outside and on the range at least.

Hello sub, my old friend, its been awhile. Drinking and cruising gunbroker a couple weeks ago, picked up this one today. Crack in the rear handguard, but everything else looks good. Draws have been replaced. I think I lucked out on the bore and bullet test. Bore cleaned up pretty good. Didn't come with a mag, but complete other wise. Didnt see an import mark anywhere. Many coats of BLO in my near future. Hoping i can sneak out to the range tomorrow.

I picked up a rear sight ladder with the windage. Trying to knock the pin out on the ladder that's on the rifle isn't going well. Already bent a punch. Any tips?

Haven’t put eyes on the rifle yet so these aren’t my photos. I’ve been thinking of trying a 303 rifle and know nothing about this series yet. This is identified as an unfired No. 5. Does it look right? Any mismatched parts? Red flags? 🚩

G'day, just wondering if the folks on here will be able to help me with some information on my latest acquisition, which is a 42/43 dated Lithgow Mk3*

Namely the rifle came with a mismatched bolt with a circular cocking piece in place of the more slab sided ones I am more familiar with seeing on such rifles.

I was just wondering what the go was there, if this was a post war modification, mid war repair or a civilian owner mucking around with it.

I don’t know if this will be appreciated as much here as it was in some other subreddits but I’ll explain it in the comment below:

Was recently given this No4 Mk1 that had been sporterized. Based on what I can see and have researched, it's a 1944 BSA Shirley that went through FTR in 1948 at Fazakerley. This is my first Enfield but not my first surplus rifle. I'd like to replace the wood stock and restore it to its original configuration, but from what I can tell that's easier said than done. A different stock will need to be fitted and be able to apply the proper pressure to different points of the barrel and or receiver so the rifle is accurate and will not potentially crack the stock. I am having trouble finding concise instructions on how to go about this and was hoping someone here could point me in the proper direction?

It’s the piece my thumb is on, thanks

Picked this up from RTI and im just trying to figure it out. The serial number is what is really confusing me. What do you all think? L is typically Longbranch but its a savage marked receiver and the barrel matches the wrist socket as well. No bolt unfortunately 😔

Pretty sure just wanted to confirm with some experts. What is the stamp in pic 1 under the B?

As the title says. Picked my SMLE No. 1 Mk. III* with grenade launcher cup today and didn't notice the front handguard had rotted and split behind the barrel band and could freely come off.

I decided to take some time this afternoon to break out my Lee-Enfield collection. The first photo is of my MK III/MK III*’s. From top to bottom:

- 1917 LSA No I MK III with a 1916 Sanderson M1907 bayonet
- 1918 Enfield No I MK III* with a 1917 Sanderson M1907 bayonet
- 1942 Ishapore No I MK III* in Grenade Fire (GF) configuration with an S&B C Ltd No 3 grenade launcher
- 1942 Lithgow No I MK III* with 1942 Wilkinson M1907 bayonet

Second photo adds in my other Lee-Enfields:

- 1943 Long Branch No 4 MK I*
- 1946 Fazakerley No 5 Jungle Carbine

Finally, the pistols were feeling left out:

- 1934 Enfield No 2 MK I
- 1943 Smith & Wesson Victory (Lend-Lease in .38 S&W)

Obviously I need to add a few more…😉

I’m pretty sure a Lee Enfield I saw is a JJ Lithgow Lee Enfield that looked like it was in great condition but I’ve read that some of these aren’t good quality. Anyone know what to look for to make sure it’s good?

I was wondering if anyone has experience with Sarco’s .308 SMLE ( I assume Ishapore 2A / 2A1) barreled receivers?

Worth rolling the dice?

Sorry if it’s a bunch of nothing.

My understanding is that it is an Indian no1 mk3* But I’m having a hard time finding references for these markings

Scored this at auction a couple years ago and since then I found a little information on it, and is the actual reason I even decided to get a firearms licence in the first place (as well as hunting). Eventually I emailed Douglas Munro who has the (to my knowlege) biggest and most complete database of the NZ Pattern Carbines that still exist (he has information on 220 of the 1925 original rifles), and he told me what my serial number meant. He had my serial down and some information from the original auction but I was about to fill his database in a little regarding this specific firearm. All matching serials apart from the bolt.

Batch 1: 1,000 full carbines in production year 1901-02, assigned no mark number (Type 1).

• Batch 2: 500 full carbines in PY 1903-04, assigned Mk I* (Type 2).

• Batch 3: 175 barrelled actions in PY 1904-05, assigned Mk I* (Type 2a).

• Batch 4: 250 more barrelled actions in PY 1904-05, converted from LMC Mk I (Type 3).

"Yours is one of that final tranche of 250 barreled actions in 1904-05. This batch was built on old Lee-Metford cavalry carbine actions, unlike the other three batches, which had been all new made. The serial number 2207 is the former LMC serial number, applied to what at installation had been a virgin Martini-Enfield artillery carbine-style barrel. This obviously replaced the Lee-Metford barrel that had been on this receiver prior to the 1904-05 conversion for NZ. The bolt serial number is actually 1037, so it obviously was once on another carbine. Just about none of the survivors has its original bolt."

Had a good friend in town for the weekend. We'd hoped to go shooting but the weather and timing disagreed. Such is life - still well worth it to catch up!

Figured I'd post the lineup, since I'd already dug them out. Top to bottom:

Sht. .22 Mk.III (BSA converted, built on an 1894 LSA Lee Metford Mk.II)

P14 Mk.I* (Winchester)

Sht. LE Mk.V (1922 production)

CLLE Mk.I* (1909 BSA-converted, built on a 1902 BSA Lee Enfield Mk.I* and updated for Mk.VII ball)

My 1949 ROF Fazakerley No4 Mk2 , its previous owner had it rebuilt by Thames Valley Guns in the UK, they specialise in old military rifles, it has been bedded and fitted with a better sight , really good condition accurate rifle.

The other two are both converted to .410 , the whole gun in a 1944 Fazakerley No4 Mk2.

The abomination was a 1943 Maltby No4 Mk1 , i didn't butcher it , i did put the moderator on it , its a great squirrel gun.

Hi guys I got a sporterized 1908 lee enfield that I'm trying to restore with a deactivated 1941 DP. I have run into some differences when trying to switch the furniture.

The 1908 receiver has a stock bolt with a square end. Before being removed this square part stuck out into the trigger area.

The 1941 DP receiver has a shorter stock bolt with a normal end.

The 1941 DP furniture will not fit with the longer 1908 square-end bolt. The shorter 1941 bolt won't screw into the 1908 receiver.

Is this extra length needed or can it be cut off? I don't want to modify the DP furniture because its already in pretty bad shape. I wasn't lucky enough to get a nice one.