A pair of Lee Enfield; SMLE, and No4Mk2 sporter (Whitworth)

[louthepou]

Finished a couple of refurb jobs recently. One is a 1917 SMLE; pretty typical refurb; slight colour difference between the butt / rear handguard and the forend / front handguard; I should work harder on this type of detail!

The second one is a sporterized No4Mk2, with the mention "Whitworth rifle company". Even with chipping varnish, I had to use a wood scraper to get the varnish off once soaked with wood stripper, so it took a bit longer than usual. I used tung oil for refinishing the wood, I had some good quality tung oil lying around so might as well use it. I also reblued the barrel, receiver and trigger guard.

I probably will keep this sporter, I like the way it looks. Now I hope it shoots well too...

Lou

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