Lee Enfield Carbine Mk1

[CanadianLanBoy]

Hello!

Just wanted to share the LEC sporters I got in today, I plan on rebuilding the rifle with a stock set from Ross Rifle Restoration.

Just wanted to ask, as the butt socket has been scrubbed is there any other way to date the rifle?

Thanks,

CanadianLanBoy

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[smle addict]

Neat little carbine; shame about the stock. It definitely deserves a restoration to its former glory. As for the buttsocket marking, the date under the "enfield" has clearly been obliterated.

One method would be to check for inspection dates, usually under the barrel that is normally hidden by the stock. Another method would be to see if there is a date anywhere near the stock cartouche (if it hasnt been sanded, and if its the original stock to the carbine). I own two ex-Canadian LE carbines, and I noticed a date near the "M&D" stamp to closely mirror the production date of the carbine. It's certainly not definitive, but might narrow it down.

Good luck on your endeavor.

[browningautorifle]

They sure cut the forend down, wonder why so radical...? Let us see when it's done, these are a neat and seldom seen addition.

[Olddust]

I have some of the serials of the Canadian purchases. Drop me pm with the serial and a pic of the knoxform. I may be able to help you.

[NORTHOF60]

Good luck on your project. Its great to see someone prepared to undertake this type of restoration project.

[CanadianLanBoy]

Finally got the forend off, it was stupid tight.

1898

[Daan Kemp]

There are ways to retrieve scrubbed details. Do a search, it might be easier than we think.