reproduction Long Lee clearing rods

[Fred G.]

Here are my two CLLE's with the two clearing rods that I had a man make for me. I know that all MLE Mk I's had their clearing rods removed after May of 1899, long before some were later converted to CLLE's, but I just didn't like the empty rod channels and so I made some inquiries and found an excellent source for new made rods. These that are in my rifles were originaly made & shipped with a slightly different but authentic design of grooves on the head, but I chose to alter mine to look like what you see here which is a common pattern often seen on Magazine Lee Enfield Mk I's that are fortunate to still retain their rods. The gentleman also makes a perfect copy of a Mk II brass oiler as well. His name is Neil if anyone is interested in getting ahold of him for inquiries. Neil is a very interesting and talented machinist who kinows his subject. Just PM me and I'll give you his email.

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[Fred G.]

[Fred G.]

[whiterider]

nice pics Fred..thanks for posting.

[tbonesmith]

Beautiful looking articles.

[rayg]

Nice looking rods Fred. Is that front sight with the ears on your target rifle? Ray

[Badger]

Fred ...

That is an absolutely beautiful MLE target rifle ...

Thanks for posting pics ...

Regards,
Badger

[Fred G.]

Thanks Badger. Here are some more pictures for your entertainment. I've got it advertised for sale on another site if you want to just look at it. I know it's a high price, but I was hesitant to sell it. I'd come down for a good trade or just after a good bickering back and forth on the price. I like to bicker. Just click on the link at the end of this sentence.
London Small Arms MLE Mk I target rifle - Culvers Shooting Page Forums

[LongBranch66]

Thanks Badger. Here are some more pictures for your entertainment. I've got it advertised for sale on another site if you want to just look at it. I know it's a high price, but I was hesitant to sell it. I'd come down for a good trade or just after a good bickering back and forth on the price. I like to bicker. Just click on the link at the end of this sentence.
London Small Arms MLE Mk I target rifle - Culvers Shooting Page Forums
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Do you have the contact information for the German machinist who made these cleaning rods? I'm in precisely the same position you were in. Regards, LongBranch66

[browningautorifle]

As old as it is and still mint. I always loved those, a real rifleman's rifle.