Lee Enfield .303

[Cat78]

Hello, I have Lee Enfield .303 in a very good condition (see details on pictures).
However a safety catch is missing, that's why I'm looking for exact specifics about it or if anybody has one. Will be very interested. N.B. There is no recessed slot into the action to take the safety as on a No 4. Thanks.

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[RJW NZ]

I could be wrong however I think that peg sticking out of the safety pivot hole is just like whats on a target rifle I have. The hole is threaded and the post inserted is a much more firm mount for aperture sights. On mine, once the sight is on, I can then tighten a nut down on that post to clamp the sight tightly.
You should still be able to mount a stock enfield safety from a no1 mk3. You can source the parts from Springfield Sporters or Numrich Gun Parts Corp, if you're in the USA. Numrich has a schematic on their parts list so you can see hwat you'll need, there's several bits and screws required.
Nice rifle!

[rgg_7]

CAT78. Looks like you posted picutres of two rifles. The one first 3 pi'c are of a commerical target rifle. The receiver is prepared for a sight....most likely a Parker Hale 9 or maybe a 5A. The rifle most likely never had a safety. if one is now required you need to get one that has a small lever on the cocking piece (Metford style).

[Steve H. in N.Y.]

Like this.

[Rowdy]

Most sporters were based on the Lee Metford Mk.II type of action which does not have provision for a safety.
The safety shown by Steve on the cocking piece was used on the MLM Mk.II* and MLE Mk.I and requires a different bolt.

[jona]

What you think is the post for the missing safety is for the rear volley sight. Not needed for your sporter, but is very useful for optional rear aperture sights, which is why the sporting rifles had the rear volley post and screw holes.