i need help with a no1 mk3

[lithgo]

ok i have a Lithgow no1 mk3 made in 1941.it has a plastic stock on it. i want to restore it but this being my first enfield i dont know what i need. p.s all so any info about my rifle would be a plus. p.p.s the pics show all the parts i have thank you in advance for any help.

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[Son]

Hi, lithgo and welcome to milsurps.
It sounds like you will need a complete stock set with nosecap and outer band with swivel. Getting the right parts made by the correct factory will be the issue, and depending on what part of the world you are in, could be easy or expensive.
Where abouts roughly are you on the planet?

Also, for some background info, you could start by checking out a couple of the Knowledge Library articles, like this one.. 1944 ShtLE (Short Lee-Enfield) No.1 MkIII* Infantry Rifle

[lithgo]

i guess the pics did not work so i made a vid




i live in the US Alabama to be more specific. any good websites to buy the parts online?

[Badger]

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Regards,
Badger

[xa-coupe]

It's a great link you have been given but the best part is a picture which explains a lot of the production marks.



I have to say that this site is a wealth of information and all you have to do is mine for it.

Funnily enough it looks like SMLEs and parts are cheaper there that where they were made .. so enjoy !

[Amatikulu]

Check the following links for Lee Enfield part sources:

bdlltd.com
ssporters.com
e-gunparts.com

[lithgo]

this mite be a bad idea but im thinking of buying this Lee Enfield No1 Mk3 Parts Gun .303 Brit Pakistan : Curios and Relics at GunBroker.com
for the stock and others bits and pieces. good or bad??
thank you for the help so far

[xa-coupe]

That thing looks pretty mangled. I would do the current gun justice and find something with better wood or search just for the wood.

[smellie]

There is supposed to be a HUGE lot of wood showing up in Canada one of these fine days. I just don't know about shipping it, what with the current bureaucracy and dfences along out undefended border.

I do know that Springfield Sporters (you have the link to ssporters) had wood as of last week. Sixty bucks a set. They also have all other parts you would want for a restoration, some new. It was takeoff wood from Indian DP rifles, but you can do a lot of restoration with a can of Brake-Kleen, some FINE sandpaper (160 or higher), a washcloth and the wife's iron (when she isn't looking).

Lots of help on here, so don't be afrai to come back and ask questions.

Good luck!
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