SMLE collection

[Toodlecat]

Hi all,
Thought i would share a picture of some of my current SMLEs. Please forgive me if i have chosen the wrong place to start a thread! All SMLEs in the photo are restoration projects which have taken quite some time to complete now. Wasn't sure if anyone else on here solely collects a particular type/model? if so, would love to see some pictures!


Top piece is my current project, as 43 Lithgow. Second is a 1904 dated Mk3 and finally a 1938 Mk3 with relic 1907 bayonet i got on the Somme

Regards,
Harry

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[NORTHOF60]

Its amazing how quickly a collection turns into a horde

[Sunray]

"...turns into a horde..." Or an arsenal depending who's looking. snicker.
Have a 1942 Mk III* and both bayonets(a 1907 and whatever the short blade one is. Only ever seen the one.) but only because I wanted an Enfield that represented both wars.
"...on the Somme..." As in dug up? Just curious. Good condition if you dug it up.

[browningautorifle]

The first rifle has a very odd bolt handle...closeup pics?

[30Three]

are you sure of the date order of the rifles in your photo?

Does the top one also need a charger bridge? If that is the 1943 Lithgow.
Would the 1904 not have a cut off for the magazine?

Thanks for showing us your collection; maybe some more photos of the details if you have time.

[Daan Kemp]

Some comment on the Lithgow bolt handle please. nice bend to it?

[browningautorifle]

the Lithgow bolt handle please. nice bend to it?

Asked him to post some close ups, he hasn't been back yet.

[RCS]

Attachment 113282The top rifle should have the charger guide on the bolt

[30Three]

No4Mk1 mag in the middle one.

[WillSarchet]

If that middle one doesn't wear MkI** or IP markings, or maybe ConD IV marks, it's been buggered for fair during "restoration". Very few MkI SMLEs got the charger bridge, and it should still be wearing volley sight MkI furniture and a MkI nosecap.