Why does no one want to work on my rifle?

[Rumpelhardt]

I have exhausted my search for a local gunsmith who is willing to change the barrel on my Lee-EnfieldNo.4. That leaves ether shipping it out to have the work done, an option I'm not particularly fond of, or me doing it. Since this will defiantly not be my last Enfield and I didn’t spend an overly large amount for this rifle I would like to try it.
I find buying tools almost as enjoyable as buying firearms so I have no problem there. I would appreciate any hints or advice. Also are there any books and or web sites that anyone could recommend as references? I have worked on racecars for years and I think I might have the mechanical inclination to handle it and I think I have a gunsmith who would be willing to do any machine work that I need to time the barrel.
Thanks in advance for any help

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