Kent's questions- from the picture thread

[jmoore]

Originally posted by Kent on pg 3 of this thread:

Lee-Enfield Mk1 No.4 rifle picture thread - Military Surplus Collectors Forums

Kent's post:

"Okay, a couple things...
What's a Trials Rifle?
When you talk about the "last four digits" and the "full serial number" you are referring to the number on the bolt, right? What info does the serial on the body tell you?

Do I have any benefit of keeping this Number 3 bolt and bolt head or to keep this Long Branch closer to its roots, would the best thing be to find a No. 4 Mk I bolt?

Also, the whole 'Headspace' issue I keep reading about didn't seem to phase the gunsmith I purchased this rifle from. He said that with Enfield's and their rimmed cartridge, the headspace is determined by the rim, so as long as every rim is the same, the headspace isn't affected. Can someone explain this to me or point me the right direction? Thanks guys."

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