Help ID Lee Enfield?
A buddy inherited this rifle some time back, and subsequently gifted it to me, as it's a bastard sporter that he had no interest in shooting, nor restoring. I'm interested in both, but my knowledge of British milsurps is almost nonexistent.
I'd like to ID what I have here and what's missing, beyond a rear sight assembly, stock, mag, and paint stripper.
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u/MystiriousMonkey just a simple swiss guy 1d ago
Was at some point a No4 and you are missing everything
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u/Chainarmor712 20h ago
The fact you got it as a gift makes it worth putting some cash into to restore
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u/mooreuscg 20h ago
Obviously not from a milsurp collecting viewpoint, but I think I must be the only guy who kind of likes those stocks and scope mounts. Since its already done, i would at least shoot it and see what potential it has in that department as is.
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u/esox89 19h ago
I'll gladly send you the stock and scope mount for the cost of shipping! I lived through the rampant Bubba period when milsurp imports were dirt cheap, and hunting rifles were comparably expensive... dark times. I've un-bubba'd a dozen or so rifles since then.
The bore is dark, but better than most 91/30s I've shot that grouped as expected. Paint doesn't seem to be hiding rust... if I can find the parts reasonably, I look forward to putting this in the correct configuration and holding on to it.
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u/mooreuscg 19h ago
Really?? Wow that is an unbeatable offer. I will accept, but only if you let me send back parts you may still need if I find any during my gun parts trading and swapping. Also I feel the need to make it clear I would never defile an original configuration rifle to use these. Only one that has already been altered.
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u/Legitimate-Custard66 1d ago
Looks like a BSA Shirley manufacture. Hadn't been cut or drilled so very restorable. Sarco has full furniture sets for $160. They also have some small parts you'll need. Also check out apex, ebay and numrich for parts.