Question on Cracked SMLE Stock

[Sheppsan]

Finally got around to stripping down a 1916 BSA that was FTR'd in 1953. Everything was looking really good until I noticed a crack at the very back of the stock where the stock bold comes through. Crack is simple with no serious damage and the small steel plat in that area is not deformed in any way. Would appreciate any input regarding repair procedure for this. Pretty sure I have read about it previously, but have not been able to relocate info. Forend is otherwise in great shape as is remainder of wood and all numbers are matching. Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks, Sheppsan

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[Jollygreenslugg]

Not pertinent to the question, but does your rifle have blonde wood and a black Suncorite finish.on the metal?

[Sheppsan]

It does have a Suncorite finish but the wood is not blond; think it is walnut.

[browningautorifle]

a crack at the very back of the stock where the stock bold comes through. Crack is simple with no serious damage and the small steel plat in that area is not deformed in any way. Would appreciate any input regarding repair procedure for this.

Go to the The Lee Enfield Knowledge Library Collectors Forum, where we are now...to the search box...and type in "Draws" or "Cracked draws" and you shall find scads to read about.