Long term project done

**Steve H. in N.Y.** · 01-31-2013 11:32 AM

Fifteen years ago I bought most of an 1898 dated Enfield Mk.1* action with a matching bolt. Since then I've picked up a piece here and a part there and about a month ago I finally found a barrel with a good bore. Here it is ready to go. A complete "bitser" but I'm pleased with it.

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**Buccaneer** · 01-31-2013 11:58 AM

A fantastic job and probably no more of a "bitser" than it would have been during its service life with I suspect many changes of worn or damaged parts, service rifles were built to be used not wrapped in cotton wool to be "discovered" by collectors many years later.........

**smle addict** · 01-31-2013 12:31 PM

Very nice job. Always loved the lines of the early lee's. And you win the "patience" award!

**villiers** · 01-31-2013 12:54 PM

It´s a stunner!

**Brian B** · 01-31-2013 12:57 PM

Very nice!!! Great job!!

She's a beaut!!

**tbonesmith** · 01-31-2013 01:04 PM

Very nice. An outstanding display of persistence and patience!

**Ridolpho** · 01-31-2013 02:32 PM

Steve: Very nice! Do you plan to put a few rounds through it? Haven't had a chance to fire my own MkI but plan to come Spring.

Ridolpho

**muffett.2008** · 01-31-2013 04:15 PM

That's an impressive looking firearm, how about some more pic's?

**Steve H. in N.Y.** · 01-31-2013 05:27 PM

Thank you all for your kind comments.

Ridolpho; I do plan to shoot it but I'll have to find someone who can see open sights to help me out.

muffet; A couple of indoor pics (snowing now).

The buttplate, at least, has been to New Zealand icon

. Can someone decipher the markings?

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**Paul S.** · 01-31-2013 07:34 PM

You've done yourself proud. Great work.

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