SMLE MK I*** put back together (long thread/lots of pics)

[smle addict]

Thank you gentleman; nice to see others can look past some of the flaws I wasnt able to erase.
browningautorifle, I am guilty of taking it out of the gunsafe and eye-balling it. I have a few other Mk I'***'s, a Mk I*, and a Cond Mk II. This one is my favorite range rifle. While no target rifle, it keeps it in 3" at 100 yards, and best 200 yard group was a hair over 5". This one sees the most range time of them all.

I have to give credit where credit is due: my inspiration came from reading this forum. Specifically, Louthepoo, Bigduke6, and englishmanCA who have posted some wonderful restorations. I am no machinist, and limit my work to wood only, with the occassional sight-sweating installation. Also, Peter Laidlers on-line articles of how to fit wood have proved priceless as well as build confidence.

I always tell myself to quit "rescuing" rifles. But there are a few I couldnt pass up, this being one of them. And it did go through two re-listings with no bids before I took the plunge, so perhaps there was a higher power at work that brought this rifle to me. Or maybe I have a soft-spot for neglected enfields...

Thanks again for the comments.

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I always tell myself to quit "rescuing" rifles.

While it may never pay off in $ I have found the process of CPR (cost prohibitive restorations) to be rewarding in other ways. Gained appreciation for those who designed and manufactured martial arms not to mention those who carried them into battle.