Big thankyou to Bigduke6!

[Gingercat]

I'd just like to say thank you to Bigduke6 for fixing a Long Lee sight for me, so professionally. My engineering skills are nil in comparison!

It's really nice that you can visit a forum such as this and meet like minded collectors who are willing to help you out.

Thanks again,

Mike

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[bigduke6]

Thanks Mike,

Happy to help out, sorry for the delay will make another when i get back to work (with Knurling), i sent an email regarding the swivel.

As for the LEC 1* from scotarms, will bring this back to its former glory in the near future.
I was looking at a post regarding a M1903 (cant remember were it was) that someone had spliced a new peice into the stock, looked very professional will give this a go, need to find a nose cap first gives me the size for the fore end, and hangaurd, if anyone can help on this, a repro or detailed drawing would be of great help.

[Surpmil]

If this is the one:

Lot No. 439 A .303 Cal Lee Enfield bolt action Service Carbine. Serial No:7899. Sighted round tapered barrel with foresight protector. The chamber marked -Lee Speeds Patent 1626-. Down turned bolt handle. Walnut three quarter stock and brass butt plate. Near Grade 2. Brl 20.5". FAA Category: S1

It sounds like you've got a proper "officer's carbine" or a trade pattern sporter, rather than a military issue piece that was cut down by an owner. I don't believe the "Lee Speed" marks appeared on military issue Lee Enfield Carbines. Does yours look like one of these?

[bigduke6]

Surpmil,

This is the one:

Scotarms Description:

"Lot 189 A sporterized .303 cal. Lee Enfield bolt action rifle. serial No 8502 D. Action Strap marked Enfield 1803 LEC 1, Near grade 2

scotarms got the date mixed up (it is a 1903 LEC 1*)

[Surpmil]

Thanks for the photos. Yes, that's a nice example. Is the blueing worn around the muzzle from the cap or not? If the blueing looks unworn and original, I would guess it may have been sporterized by one of the gunmakers and refinished at that time.

[bigduke6]

Surpmil,

There is some wear, thats when i knew it was an original, (fore-end not done by a gunsmith). Only thing i cant figure out is that the marking on the butt is an indian marking ? pic below, also there are more pics in the original post.