Lee Enfield #1MKlll receiver w/holes in barrel threads

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Originally Posted by Aderondacker

Hello, I recently purchase a Lee Enfield #1MKlll striped receiver on Gunbroker. On each side of the receiver barrel threads there are 1/4" holes at 3&9 o'clock near the front shoulder of the receiver. Is this receiver still usable? Why would this be done? I have never seen this before except for the gas port and it also has one. Your help would be appreciated. Thanks John

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No, the receiver is not usable and under no circumstances should you attempt to "repair" it. It is useful only as a paper weight. Those 1/4" holes were drilled to make a visible defect in the receiver indicating that it is unsafe to fire ammunition in it.