No.4 Mk1 (T) restoration project

[Roger Payne]

I would concur absolutely with what Peter says about the awful paint these scopes come covered in. I've restored a few with Peter's help in the past & I always get the tubes bead blasted to totally remove all traces of the paint. You can then phos & suncorite them for a 'proper' military spec refurbished finish.

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[RobD]

Peter, when you refer to a "quick blow job", how quick would you reckon would be classified as "quick?"
Rob

[peval65]

I would concur absolutely with what Peter says about the awful paint these scopes come covered in. I've restored a few with Peter's help in the past & I always get the tubes bead blasted to totally remove all traces of the paint. You can then phos & suncorite them for a 'proper' military spec refurbished finish.

OK I will strip all the old paints (indian and the surviving original) then I have to refinish the scope but do not understand well the correct way...with "phos & suncorite" do you intend phosphating job then suncorite spray?
I do not see any phosphating trace....maybe a light blueing on the iron parts....
As I told I am new on Enfields and really do not know well what Suncorite is.....paint I suppose but is it still available?...and where?
I could blead blast the scope but is it really necessary?...it is a strong process..
...please let me understand.

In addition in the weekend I would strip the black spray can paint from the whole action and barrel....then I will post some pics of the underneath finish and conditions.
Which was the original finish of the rifle?

Thanks and thanks again for the patience!
Paolo