New member introductions thread ......

[1942No4Mk1]

Hello all!

I would like to say "Thank you" to the admins for letting me join the forum - i look forward to reading the vast amount of information contained here . . . it seems to be a very valuable font of knowledge!!

I am Terry Davis, 42, married with children, and live in the United Kingdom - the Southern part! lol

I have had in my posession for a few years now a 1942 Lee Enfield No4 Mk1*, made at Long Branch Armoury in Canada. Serial number is: 1736L5518.

When i first purchased it, it was a 'sporterised' [God, but i HATE that word! ( ] rifle in that it had only the lower stock timber which had been cut down to just short of where the rear band would sit. It was somewhat rusty in parts (lucky enough for me the rust was only external on the mid barrel only) - but having it professionally bead blasted sorted that out well enough. Next, I decided to use gradually finer grades of wet & dry to rub it down and then i chose to re-blue it myself. This worked out really really well actually and I am pleased and happy with it.

Next thing i sorted out was to get a whole new set of timbers for it - the two upper guards, and the full length lower stock. I sparingly rubbed them down, colour matched them to my original butt stock timber, and refinished them with Walnut stock oil - the stock oiling took me a total of 1 year, 1 month, and 7 days to finish. The reason for the time is that i followed a formula taught to me by an old friend in regards to applying oil - 1 coat per day for 1 week, then 1 coat per week for 1 month, and finally 1 coat per month for 1 year. it has worked very well again and i am happy with the results.

There are just a few more things i need to restore the rifle to it's original state, but sadly up to now, I still cannot find any of them on the internet

Those parts are as follows (in case anyone here can be of any further help in the hunt):

1 x Magazine case (it HAS to be original pattern, NOT ProMag pattern)
1 x magazine follower and spring.
1 x magazine catch.
1 x Waisted foresight protector (the foresight protector lugs are still on my barrel - hence my choice of a waisted protector.
1 x foresight base.
A couple of assorted foresight blades. (I am not overly fussed with the blade size number, as they can be fettled with to suit my needs and range . . . after much working out)

Well guys and gals, thats me. I look forward to joining you in forum conversation at some time or other in the near future!


All the best,
Terry

[popgun2]

Hi just joined and wanted to say hello. I'm a long time collecter and shooter. and have many Mil Surps. Thia looks like a great site and look forward to many posting.

[jgarc493]

Just joined what seems a very knowledgable forum. Hope to gain alot.

[paul34]

Hello all! I have joined because of my love of long guns especially 03s and enfields

[Randal]

Hello to all!
Have enjoyed this resource for awhile but have never posted. I have three of the cd's from this site (Big CD-Rom II, 2004 CD-Rom & Collecting & Shooting the Military..) and really like the contents. I espically have an interest in the Swedish Mausers. I hunted with the 6.5 x 55 for a number of years, the Mauser never let me down. Last year I acquired a Springfield 03 A3in all original condition and admire the extremely slick action. The Swiss K-313 is also another favorite of mine. I enjoy reading and learning about the surplus arms and find this site very helpful.

Randal

[wayward wind]

hi members i used collect all kinds firearms at one time.But then started a collection of kids so getting back at after about 30 yrs

[magicmachinist]

Getting the mandatory intro post out of the way, been a machinist forever and looking at gunsmithing as part of my retirement plan. Would be interested in any blueprints for gunsmithing tools and which services are hard to find.

[MarK98k]

Hello all, i have a passion for Mauser rifles, both short & long from single shot .22 training rifles to center fire. The '98' action being my favourite.
There is a huge amount of information to be found on forums & from collectors & it is great to read what knowledgeable people have to say. thank you all.
Cheers..Mark.

[marshuff]

I'[m Marshall Huffman, retired University Professor. I have been collecting and restoring WWII rifles for many years. My two favorite rifles are the Russian SVT-40 and of course the M1 Garand. About the only thing I haven't restored is a French Mlousqueton Berthier and the German Gewehr 41. My biggest pet peeve is the so called Sporterized WWII guns. I know everyone is entitled to their likes and dislikes but I just hate to see a great Mauser that has been cut down. My web site is WW II GUN RESTORATIONS - WW I Restorations

I just started collecting Bayonets which is a whole different thing. I'm not as knowledgeable as I need to be yet. I'm been doing research but it seems so subjective at this point. I guess the same could be said for guns but at least I understand the nuances of rifles.

I also restore old British Cars. I just finished a 1957 MGA that came in boxes essentially. It took almost a year but it is back on the road. I gotta' quit collecting so many things before my wife gives me that "of one of us has to go" automation.

[rugant]

Hi! My nome is Antonio , I'm italian and be happy a new member: sorry for my english.