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Restoration of a Long Lee-Metford MkII?
Is there any source for original or reproduction stocks for a Long Lee-Metford Mk II?
I am considering trading for a Long Lee-Metford MkII, the fore stock has been sanded, and cut back just in-front-of the forward volley sight. The butt stock also had been sanded but the markings are faint but visible.
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I would need a fore stock, middle barrel band, combination muzzle cap and bayonet lug, proper magazine, and clearing rod.
I wasn't aware they changed the term "Cleaning Rod" to "Clearing Rod".
Its a tall order maybe impossible but one can only ask.
I would appreciate opinions from any member or your friends with previous experience.
I will add pictures at a later point.
Thanks
Al
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09-04-2011 08:01 PM
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I have just about completed my restoration of my 1895, Mk II, Long Lee-Metford. I am looking for three things to finish the job. I need the short top wood, a magazine with the loop and chain to attach to the rifle, and a cleaning rod.
I'll take some pictures if anyone is interested?
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I'm very interested...would really like to see pics. Mine's an 1893 BSA&M converted to a CLLE MkI by Vickers in 1911.
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There is a member, more active on Gunboards called "Neil"
He makes reproduction stocks - try him
Cleaning or Clearing rod for a MLM Mk II, II* or MLE Mk I
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Very good looking rifle but magazine lee medford mk II do not have safeties also to the best of my understanding they were not made in 1897. The magazine lee enfield mk 1 or mk 1* was made in 1897.
The clearing/cleaning rod are extremely rare. Most collectors in my area do not have them at all.
I have three magazine lee medford mk II all dated 1893.
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Pictures of an 1895 Long Lee-Metford and a 1896 Long Lee-Enfield