help identifying a bolt - LEC 1901 New Zealand Carbine

[Willys]

Hello,

I recently came into a NZ LEC which I'm very pleased with. only thing wrong is that it does not have the original flatened bolt handle. so, two questions, If I may. can you identify the bolt, is it from a long Lee? also, would anyone have an idea of approx value of the rifle as is?

Many thanks.

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[Surpmil]

I'm assuming the wood has been cut down(?) In which case, sell the mag to someone who needs it for a more intact LEC and make a Lee Speed type sporter out of the rifle with a new .303 barrel, if one is needed, and I'll bet it is.

There is not enough left to justify any sort of restoration IMO, but with a good bit of file & emery work and some discreet TIG welding to get rid of the pits and superfluous markings, you could make a very nice sporter out of it. Recoil lugs should be checked for contact and lapped in if necessary.

I'm not joking, that is all it's fit for now IMO. I have one similar and have reached the same conclusion, even though it has the correct bolt, albeit with bolt cover lugs removed.

[eiclan]

Gday mate, I have have my long tom bolt in my hand and from comparison to your pics it is from the n1 mk1 lee enfield though the firing pin retaining screw is missing. cheers Ross ps If you want to sell it to me then it's not worth much.lol In aussie a long lee is worth between 800 and 1500au$ depending on condition while yours isn't a long lee it must be around the same.

[Simon P]

It is what it is....I would just enjoy the rifle for the time being.

If everything else is original, just bide your time & a swept / flattened bolt will turn up eventually.

I have seen quite a few sporters recently, converted from Long Lees & a few of these had carbine bolts fitted.