Restoring a Lee Enfield #4 mk 1*(T)

[D. C. Rosso]

I am currently restoring a Lee Enfield #4 mk1* (T)? A friend of mine gave me the Savage, 2 groove barrelled action that had the original scope pads installed on the receiver. It also had the S51 stamp on the beech/birch butt stock and the original rear, modified sight (battle sight machined off). The original front sight did not have the protective guard. I had to obtain the rest of the parts over the past year or so. I am not sure if the scope base pad work was done by Holland and Holland. The base pads are soldered on. I thought I read that the S51 stamped on the butt stock was their designation.

My last purchase was the SARCO replica (T) scope mounts. The mount appers to fit the base pads perfectly. I installed a 1.5-6X32 Simmons Whitetail Expedition scope in the rings. It was the only 32mm objective scope that I had. The (T) scope mount limits you to a scope with a 32mm objective. When I look through the scope the crosshairs are aligned with the barrel/front sight. I have not bore sighted the rifle yet. I am also looking at a vintage Weaver 4x scope that might fit the mount.

Just yesterday I fitted a replica cheek piece to the butt stock. The front forearm/upper wood was taken from a bubbafied, BSA #4 mk 1 that I restored with a aftermarket walnut stock. I am still looking for a beech forearm and upper wood to complete the Savage rifle.

The action screw that I picked up from Springfield Sporters is too long and I need to shorten it, but the threads need to be extended lower on the shank of the bolt. I do not have a Withworth die to cut the threads. Any ideas where to buy/borrow the correct die?

I am looking forward to learning more from the very knowledgable members and hope I can contribute to the forum. If anyone lives in the area and would like to talk restoring military rifles please feel free to give me a call. Thanks, Doug Rosso (dcrosso01@q.com) 509-276-2836 Thanks

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