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

[browningautorifle]

Yes, I see that one but I take it to be a re-tread. I wondered if perhaps Boyd had started...

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[Maxwell Smart]

Numrich used to offer repro fore-end with dial sight base inletted in. Close, looked to be converted from III*.

The rear sight protector is not the early pattern, also possibly replaced during refurbishment.

[browningautorifle]

Close, looked to be converted from III*.

They were new made? Or just converted?

[Eaglelord17]

Good stuff, I guess we shall find out about the stock when it comes in. I don't normally deal in Enfields so this is a good opportunity to learn. Hopefully it is original, I wasn't intending on buying a restored sporter.

[browningautorifle]

Hopefully it is original

Looking forward to seeing it then...

[mrclark303]

I think someone has "rather enthusiastically" sanded the woodwork, it looks like it would benefit from a light red scotchbrite, a colour treatment and a really good Raw linseed oil treatment.

[5thBatt]

1911 BSA with cancelled sale mark






Aussie Naval markings on the butt




Not as clear as my first photo but shows the cancelled sale mark on the barrel as well

[Eaglelord17]

That is a beautiful BSA, definitely jealous!

I saved the photos to my computer and tried zooming in more, I think I can see the indent in the stock where the pointer would sit for the forward volley sight (the repro doesn't seem to have it), however I will have to wait until it arrives to give the final analysis. Apparently according to the shipping tracker it might even arrive today!

[Eaglelord17]

It arrived hurray! The bore is actually in much better shape than I thought it would be. I will be sure to get more photos tomorrow (and better quality ones), but I need to eat and go to work now.

I think the stock is original, it does have the proper cut-out for the volley sight pointer, and the volley sight plate is pitted (see photo). I do also think it was sanded, but I am not the best at identifying that type of thing. Bolt matches the rifle which is awesome, and it is smooth. Definitely going to have to do a mad minute with this at some point!

[Homer]

The volley sight recess looks like a recent addition.