What’s your Lee Enfield Holy Grail?

[USMC6094]

I dont have her in front of me at the moment, but she's a Fazackerly and I believe shes a June 1945, but I'll have to double check once I get home this afternoon. Except for the serial number on the magazine, she's all matching.

As for a range report, hopefully either Saturday or Sunday I'll get her to the range.

Just a question though, is what I've read and been told about the "wandering" zero true?

[HOOKED ON HISTORY]

My research indicates it may be a myth used to justify the move to semi auto battle rifles. I have not tested mine yet to verify but plan to do so now that deer season is over.

[USMC6094]

Okay here are her particulars, receiver's dated 6/45 serial is N83XX

[HOOKED ON HISTORY]

The war era examples seem to be worth more. Which if you are like me is nice but does not mean much. If I get desprite enough for food to sell my Number 5 , I will hunt it.
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[USMC6094]

thats a good looking rifle, your stock seems lighter than mine, though it could be the flash from your camera

[HOOKED ON HISTORY]

thats a good looking rifle, your stock seems lighter than mine, though it could be the flash from your camera

Very light wood on mine. Late 1946 ROF "F". I do not know the story on mine but is is not import marked and appears not to have been reworked. I wish I could find out what the previous owner was thinking when he drilled and tapped for a scope mount. Still debating on how to remedy that.

[USMC6094]

I saw in a Rifle magazine a few months back a few different ways of filling screw holes, just about all of them require re-finishing. I wouldnt know how to replicate the stoving on the rifle once it was removed. I dont envy you my friend.

[steveo]

I think it would have to be a No1 Mk3 with the original unit disc in the stock that belonged to the 1st bn worchestershire regt. 1916 or earlier....(Family reasons on that one !!)

[HOOKED ON HISTORY]

I think my new Enfield grail is anything avaliable for purchase at a reasonable price. These things are facinating. The diversity of models ,configurations and markings seem endless. Plus the help offered by some very knowledgable folks here to help answer questions.

[John Sukey (Deceased)]

Well I wouldn't mind a No1 Mk3 with anti aircraft wings on the rear sight like some Arisaka rifles. Saw one at the Pattern room at Leeds.