Just got my first two enfields could use some help with some info

[slowridevw]

I just picked up two sported Enfield's and want to know if they are worth hunting down all the era original parts to put them back to stock.

The first is a 1950 no4 mk1* long branch other then a serial number that is the only marking on it. It is blued and in very good condition other then the wrong stock and lack of a few original parts

The second is a no4 mk1* US property Savage made Enfield. It is in good condition as well but the receiver was fitted with a scope mount. It looks factory seeing the bluing in the taps are the same as the receiver but it could have been refinished at a shop.

Any help would be great, thanks in advance!

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[browningautorifle]

Welcome to the forum...what you have is a set of rifles that were professionally sporterized after service. There were several companies that did this and there were three grades. The grade one is re-polished and new sporter wood, with checkering, grade two is less finish done but new wood and the third is just cut down and standard sights. You have a Canadian Long Branch, made in Canada and a Savage which was US made. Both common and as normal drilling and tapping for scopes is common. Considering this was usually done with brand new rifles, they should give a lifetime of service...matter of fact, I was out shooting my grade one this morning. And a model of 1912 Savage .22...

[slowridevw]

Thank you for the info, I do like the current configuration so I will just leave them as is and have some fun at the range with them.

[HOOKED ON HISTORY]

Two nicely done sporters probably best left as is IMO. That said if you come across a back yard sporter with a full legnth barrel at a good price there are still the various bits avaliable to restore. While you will not make any money restoring one given the price of replacement wood etc.. you may find the process of restoration rewarding in increasing your knowlage of these old war horses. Some great postings here on forend fitment wood finishing etc.....