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hopmanhenk
10-18-2010, 07:38
bought me a1901 LSA long lee enfield 1* this weekend.
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm1/hopmanhenk/long%20lee%20enfield%20en%20lee%20metford/longleesmall.jpg

she'll fill the gap between my IMA lee metford and my smle
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm1/hopmanhenk/long%20lee%20enfield%20en%20lee%20metford/twins.jpg

there's lot to do:
damaged and bondo'd stock
missing swivels
missing volleysight pointer
wrong bolt (a smle one)
and then some

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm1/hopmanhenk/long%20lee%20enfield%20en%20lee%20metford/wristsmall.jpg

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm1/hopmanhenk/long%20lee%20enfield%20en%20lee%20metford/tangsmall.jpg

what kind of wood is this?
any source for bolts?
rayg
10-19-2010, 04:49
A worthwhile project. Doesn't look like a lot has to be done. Also nice Metford. Do I see a scarce cleaning rod in the Metford? Ray
dave
10-19-2010, 07:18
I just sold one, 1898, VG condition, complete except for cleaning rod. Converted to charger loading in 1909 by Vickers. Was on my table for about 10 minutes! Found it at an antique store for 350 bucks couple years ago.
John Sukey
10-19-2010, 10:55
These days you can add a 1 between the dollar sign and the 350!
Fred
10-19-2010, 07:15
I just sold one, 1898, VG condition, complete except for cleaning rod. Converted to charger loading in 1909 by Vickers. Was on my table for about 10 minutes! Found it at an antique store for 350 bucks couple years ago.

If I may ask, what did you get for your CLLE?
John Sukey
10-20-2010, 11:38
Looking at that buttstock again, I wonder if it was decorated with brass tacks? Afghanistan?