SMLE III (No. 1 Mk. 3) Lee Enfield

[Eaglelord17]

Don't worry I am not concerned with the judgment on it, half the reason I asked was because I know it isn't a sterling example and I want to know what is wrong with it. In fact I am a bit happy it isn't a sterling example as I can shoot it without worry. Another plus is that this only cost me a K31 (ok slightly more than what I got out of my K31) so in that regard I am far ahead in terms of value for this rifle.

So the good news, the bolt, barrel, receiver and sights match. The stock I do believe is a No. 1 Mk. 3 stock as it has the cut-out for the magazine cut-off and the volley sights, it is just heavily sanded. There was also very few markings on the forestock however those few I found (took photos) aren't something a reproduction is going to try and duplicate. It is exceptionally smooth, and it is going to be a blast once I get it shooting (hopefully this weekend).

Its funny you mention putting your own marking on it, as when I looked around the barrel knox (I believe that is the correct term), it appears everyone in the peacetime pre-WWI army placed there markings there (ridiculous number of proofs). I do have a question about that heart marking with a 'P' inside it, does anyone know what that one means?

Overall I am happy with this addition to my WWI collection, now does anyone know where I could get a original pointer and rear aperture for the volley sights?



























Apologies for the slightly confusing order, however I am done fighting with photo bucket today (also apologies for the photos being turned around, they were right side up when I tried to upload them).

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[mrclark303]

that heart marking with a 'P' inside it, does anyone know what that one means?

https://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=58777 Check this thread out for the Heart info.

You have yourself a well travelled rifle there, you can read the social history of the early 20th century from those markings! We have England to Australia to the US and finally over the boarder to Canada!

Nice looking rifle, it will come up very well indeed..