I took the bolt out to clean the barrel and bolt.
After that was all done I was verifying that it works correctly and I noticed that it clicks the trigger twice upon cocking and sliding the bolt back.
I'm pretty sure it didn't do that before. Any ideas?
I know it's the trigger because if I gently put my finger over it, it flicks a bit when it clicks on the way back
You can see how it kicks my finger forward when it does it
The beginning shows you how it cycles smoothly when the bolt is cocked
Afterwards you can see what I'm describing
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Could be just the cocking piece running over the Sear as the bolt is moved backwards the first click would be over the half cocked milled section and the last the cocking piece face but it is only my view and may be totally incorrect however the learned pelicans will definitely guide you to the correct source of the anomaly I am just trying to give you a start point.
Good luck, is it a T as I saw the scope pads if it is post the details and the group can pretty much let you know a bit of its history if they can.
Looks like a proper T as I saw the TR on the butt socket left side
Short answer to question above the video clip, nothing is wrong.
Perfectly normal thing, those two clicks - as Cinders says above, the spring loaded sear which lies between the trigger and the cocking piece is deflected twice as the bolt passes to the rear. These two movements often cause the loose trigger to jump.
The bolt cocks on the forward stroke, as the sear has now been allowed to rise up to its full extent, and captures the end of the cocking piece as the bolt is thrust forward.
There is a sequence of six or even seven distinct noises to be heard when cycling a Lee Enfield action slowly.
You don't tend to notice them when going at normal shooting speed.
Last edited by Maxwell Smart; 07-03-2014 at 08:37 PM.
hmm strange, I didn't remember it doing that. Maybe it did Thanks for confirming that it's ok!
Here's all the markings I've found on it. I don't see where it is marked a T though. I've looked on the left of the reciever where the scope mount would mount to
What can you tell me about it? I can get some pictures up in a bit
I do see M47C then 1944 and the serial number starting with P33XXX and TR under that
There are different markings on the bands up towards the barrel. Are these supposed to match? N79 and S76
On the bottom of the stock directly under the cheekrest it has S5 stamped into the wood
I've read around and usually its supposed to say S51 but mine only has the S5 I don't see the 1
There's some kind of squiggles on the safety lever I can't make out what it is
SM stamped on the part of the sight that moves up and down by twisting the adjustment knob
Bottom side of stock behind the trigger is SL N 74 upside down V and a star
Towards the front of the receiver on the right side is a crown and ENGLAND
It also has a brass buttstock
Last edited by invaliduser; 07-03-2014 at 10:19 PM.
Looks pretty legit but does it have the scope which the Serial No. should be stamped on the top of the butts wrist section, all the other stuff matches my stampings there should be two other stampings either side of the cocking piece on the small flats I think E6 rings a bell 47C is BSA Shirley but Peter Laidler the most wisest of Pelicans will further elaborate or just go through the threads on the sniper T.
Thanks for posting the pics we all enjoy pictures gives a tangible link to the rifle
As a postscript you may ask why I talk about Pelicans it comes from a book I read and have in my library "Fate Is The Hunter" By Ernest K Ghann about the early days of barnstorming and his eventual Captaincy as an airline pilot in the very early days also flying over the Hump and the Berlin airlift. (1st Ed H/C) Get this book it is really worth it.
Guts and death defying flying you bet scary as hell but true and the only one to unwittingly solve un-porting with the Lockheed Tri-Star quite oblivious to the fact as all had perished and without his plane being intact there would have been allot more deaths.
At the preface of the book he names all his friends that had died in the service of the flying population in his words "Their Wings Forever Folded"
Last edited by CINDERS; 07-04-2014 at 09:12 AM.
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It looks like an honest "less telescope" rifle. Selected for accuracy at BSA and converted to No.4T at H&H but never finished with the addition of a bracket/scope. Other than some rough handling marks in the woodwork, it won't have any stories to tell but should shoot like a house on fire when set up properly with a bracket and scope. Even the crusty original Brunofix finish is still present on the receiver. Nice!
I don't have a serial number on the wrist part, at least it's not visible.
What's the brunofix finish? Is that why my receiver looks like it has a texture on it?
What's up with the ENGLAND part being smooth with round circles aound the stamping, looks like the bottom half wasn't protected and got wiped out; almost like it was refinished?
I would say no because it is a replica and your rifle is the real McCoy. But you will have to save really hard to get the real McCoy telescope/bracket but they ARE out there. A virtually new 1943 Mk2/1(W) tele and bracket that was virtually made for yours just went on ebay for £1400 or so
I would agree entirely with Brian that you have a nice unadulterated late 1944 'Less Telescope' rifle. I would also agree with Peter that, at least IMHO, it's better to save longer & get a real scope than to get a repro. Maybe if you were putting a clone together, but you have a very nice rifle there........it deserves a real scope. And to be honest, whilst prices of the repro's do vary somewhat, they often aren't that cheap. The extra expense in obtaining a real scope would be well worthwhile in the long run as it will last another lifetime if looked after, & will always be what your rifle deserves........the real deal. Putting it in pure financial terms, too, if you invest in a genuine scope you will get your extra outlay back & more when you finally come to sell it.
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