The deactivated “Drill Purpose” Ishapore Enfield #1 MKIII SMLE in .303 Britishicon arrived yesterday and I unboxed it today. I bought this rifle as a parts donor for the Ishapore Enfield #1 MKIII barreled receiver I have.

For what it is, its in pretty good condition, better than I expected and the parts its missing like the pin for the Front Nose Cap Screw and Stacking Swivel I have. It’s the furniture I needed the most and I think that with the markings, once cleaned, will be pretty sweet.

It really is a shame that the receiver and barrel were drilled and a hardened steel pin was welded in place because it has a beautiful shiny bore with strong rifling. However, I lucked out on the bolt. The description from the vendor stated that “The firing pin has been shortened and bolt face filled.” Nether of these have been done to this bolt.

I almost feel bad taking this apart….

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