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My grandfather has this rifle. I believe it is no.4 MK1 I know it needs a bolt and clip. Can I get these? and where? I have a couple of pics I will post. I can try to get some others in a couple of days. Do they make newer stocks? Is it better to keep it orginal or does it not matter? Any info please
 

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Parts are available from Numrich / Gun Parts, Inc., but you'll need a gunsmith to inspect the barrel and receiver to make sure the parts weren't removed because it was demilled, or determined unsafe for use, and also to measure the headspace to determine which bolt head it would need.
 
okay, any ideas on what that might cost? ballpark? I guess I should start looking for a gunsmith. That should be fun.
 
Ajax supply in Colorado has magazines. Bolt should be available on Gun Broker. But these rifles had "fitted" bolt heads to get the headspace correct. There are four or five front bolt sections with slightly differing length, so it will need some help from an Enfield smith to get it all set-up correctly :)
 
First thing to do is look down the bore to see what condition it is in. Then look at the receiver behind the rear sight to see if a hole has been drilled in the receiver, making it a drill purpose rifle that cannot be fired. If the bore is ok, and the receiver has not been demilled, order the parts from Numrich. Try to get a number 2 bolt head. That one is the middle of the road as far as adjusting headspace goes. If you know a gunsmith that won't charge you an arm and a leg to check the headspace, you can order your own headspace gauges for about what a gunsmith would charge. If all checks out, have alot of fun shooting your restore military rifle that probably saw service in WW2.....chris3

In addition, original Enfields go for 300 bucks and up around here. If you do a bubba custom, you turn it into a 100 dollar rifle....chris3
 
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Any chance Grandpa might have the bolt and magazine lurking around somewhere? Us old folks tend to put things in "safe places" for "safekeeping", and then forget them. Seems kinda odd to have a rifle like that without those vital parts.

But yes, it should be restorable! To what extent is your choice, but I'd also try to find out as much about its history as possible, such as where did he get it and why, uses, etc.

I recently scored a No.4 Mk.1 that's had all the metal reblued, so I have no qualms about refinishing the wood on mine. If you really want it pretty and money is no object, contact this guy..... http://www.bdlltd.com/BDL_LTD/About_Us.html
 
Parts:: http://www.ssporters.com/

You could purchase a bolt and several bolt heads. They swap by unscrewing. Head spacing gauges would be needed to make sure its good to go. They are numbered 0-5.

As for what it is:

Number 4, Mark 1 Lee Enfield. It *should* have been made by BSA. Birmingham Small Arms Company. The "AX" serial number was using during the middle of 1943 (matches date on receiver). It should also be a 2 groove barrel. The rear sight is correct.

Check out surplusrifle.com for some more info.

Could we get some pictures of the other side of the receiver? Top down with the rear sight raised? Muzzle? Bore?

Good luck! Enfields are pretty simple. and multiply.
 
Thanks guys for the info..keep it coming. I will try to get some more pics soon
 
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