Noob with a Lee Enfield- Help!

[browningautorifle]

Looks pretty good now. It'll be a bit easier to assemble without the crud fitting... I wouldn't worry about the verdigris on the butt, doesn't the butt plate cover it? BLO and go...that will also free more crud from the wood.

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[LuvNH]

Looks pretty good now. It'll be a bit easier to assemble without the crud fitting... I wouldn't worry about the verdigris on the butt, doesn't the butt plate cover it? BLO and go...that will also free more crud from the wood.

Had to go do snow clean up. On my way to get the BLO now. With Regards to metal- thus far I am again doing just toothbrush, small scraper, and oil. I have some people go crazy with barrel cleaning. I plan to just use a rod with oily cloth rag and run it through many times. Some people say to avoid copper or brass brushes. I don’t have one that fits anyway. I have one to fit my .556, but the .308 one fits initially, but has a wider portion that won’t. To clean the barrel entry I assume. Scotch brite perhaps?

[LuvNH]

The BLO will have to wait. Two stores nearby, one closed and out at the other. Just seeing posts about not using boiled. Ok, that’s on hold for now. Thanks much all!

Cinders - didn’t have any stainless wool, but found another wonderful tool! Qtips work great. I also had a small brass brush that I used on the but plate. That was gross. Measurable amount of junk on that. More toothbrushing and rags worked. Pics below.

The receiver came out well. The qtips are great for the screw and pin holes. When the cotton is done, I’ll pull that off and use the flat end as a scraper. Worked well. The sides are just abrasive enough, but gentle so as not to harm any metal.

Did not do barrel yet completely yet. That will have to wait. Ran some oil through to keep it wet.

Question- Should I take the front sight band block off? I have the bracket off, but not sure I want to go any further. It doesn’t appear to need it, but wonder the chances of rust underneath. And the rear hand guard retaining ring has spotty rust on it. Removing the front sight would allow me to get the ring off. Again, worth it?