1917 SHT LE bolts

[Akura]

Hi all , New member here and new to collecting old military rifles , I have a few questions and pics to show ya if i can succesfully upload them.. I recently aquired a 1917 Lithgow mark 3 from a friend who just gave it to me .. the s/n on the bolt and on the receiver match ,
but ... what i dont understand is that the bolt looks like its from a newer rifle ... alot of the other pictures i see of the same style and year of rifle have a different shaped saftey more of a button shape to it on the end of the bolt... Any idea why this would be different ? and worth a restore? its been sporterized.. not sure if the parts alone with be worth it vs the value.. i know a few websites that sell parts for these rifles..

any input is fine as this was a gift to me I'm more curious about the safety on the bolt then anything .. the rifle is in fair to rough condition id say imo..

thanks

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[Akura]

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[jmoore]

The "safety" AKA the "cocking piece", generally, is likely fine for that vintage rifle, if it has the correct manufacturer's and inspector's marks on it. But specifically on a early Lithgow? My memory isn't that good. Mostly because those rifles don't turn up all that often intact and un-rebuilt. Check the barrel date before proceding.

[jrhead75]

It's a WWII era cocking piece, Australian, probably installed during routine maintenance/repair.

[Anzac15]

Its definitely Australian, as the edges are a lot rounder than other cocking pieces from other Brit manufacturers. And I agree with jrhead, installed during routine maintenance.

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Dang..wish that I had a friend that would just GIVE me Enfields!

[Akura]

Great stuff guys , thanks for your feedback and quick response...