First Enfield NO$ MK!*

[mgarrno4]

Hi everyone thought I would try and past some pic's of my first but not last Lee Enfield

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[mgarrno4]

well here goes with the pictures.

[mgarrno4]

Sorry about the $ sign on the NO4 Getting new stock parts this week. If anyone can help me on my new to me Enfield, I would be grateful. Will post more pic's when I get the stock done. Thanks mike

[burb1989]

WOW! Is this the rifle you posted about restoring? It is quite a looker. I guess I`m not the only one who went with a darker wood for the stock. And it`s even the same arsenal mine`s from. Gook luck with your beauty.

[mgarrno4]

Yes to your question. And thanks for the compliment she is a pretty gal isn't she I will try and match the rear butt stock . will send more pictures when done. % groove barrel shoots great. Can't wait to take her deer hunting and maybe a few wild bore.

[burb1989]

Here`s what mine used to look like before I did the resto on it. I should be able to post some new pics when I get a new camera and try to clear some space out of my attachments

[jmoore]

I will try and match the rear butt stock .

Might just go ahead and find a Canadian buttsock as well. The one shown in the photos has been sanded enough to make the grip area look a bit odd. Alternatively, you might try to reshape it, but it would probably move the grip area too far back.

Here's the grip area on a Fazackerly, but the contours should be the same:




The only side view I can find is of a Long Branch N0.4 Mk.I* (T). Just ignore the cheek piece..:

[Peter Laidler]

When you replace the butt, then make sure that it fits into the tapered socket properly and that there is a steel washer in the bottom of the stock bolt hole AND, most importantly, that the double-coil spring washer is present too.

Just make sure that the end of the stock bolt DOESN'T protrude through the front face of the butt socket

[mgarrno4]

Thanks I will do just that, this is the kind of info that makes things work. your a blessing. one more question will a quart of BLO be enough for the complete stock and how many coats. Finished lots of wood over the years but never linseed oil thanks.

[jmoore]

A quart will last ages! And do many rifles. Generally, I prefer raw linseed oil (as did the British military). Less sheen and buildup. Penetrates better as well.

ETA: As you are in GA, USA, "flax seed oil" might be easier to find. Same exact thing as RLO. Plus, it's good for you and is tasty on green beans!