I've been lurking since Joustericon moved here, and have been quite impressed by the Enfield data. I need help! SRF is my normal hangout but I see references to this site.

I just picked up a badly treated 2A. Cleaned the bore and it looks quite nice, might need a touch up on the crown but there is surely reason for optimism.

This is my first/only Enfield, I decided I really ought to have an example for my collection, and the combination of pawnshop reject and a metric a&&load of the SA 762 NATO in my garage drove my selection. The Ishys are NOT common around here!

Given that, there is quite a lot that makes no sense coming from a US milsurp background, and the novelty of it is quite appealing.

Now for the least of my worries - the 2000 yard sight seems stuck. Kroil is my friend here, I think.

The thumb fingered fool who chopped off the stock ahead of the lower band also absconded with the stock screws, so I can't see shooting it until it is properly restocked. The handguard has some interesting lateral patches and the loose buttstock has a big repair CHUNK at the top of the buttplate, so I'm not losing anything in this case.

My understanding is that the No 1 Mk III stock sets from Springfield Sporters will fit and include all/most of the metal. What else ought I put in my order, beyond a couple of extractors? http://www.ssporters.com/parts/ENFIELD1.htm

Finally, with difficulty I was able to pull the bolt, which was a relief as I could not get the bolt closed. I know the drill with cock-on-close actions, I gave away an M1916 762 conversion (hence 2K of otherwise useless SA 762 NATO). No muscle shortage, I promise.

I screwed the bolt head in tight, it was a good turn away from tight when I pulled it. Still won't close the action, in fact I'm a little puzzled as to where the locking lug locks!!

Recommendations?

Regards,
Brian in CA
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