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Since we are talking about Enfields, I have one that I acquired from a friend pre SB941. It was poorly stored and has rust and a thick layer of dust and crud. It looks to be in great shape other than the storage problems. It is a Mark IV No1 and includes the original spike bayonet. I haven't removed the crud and surface rust to see the other markings. The interior and bolt are rust free and the barrel looks OK. I can't get the magazine out yet for some unknown reason. I am procrastinating on cleaning it up without damaging the remaining blueing and wood. Any suggestions would be welcomed. I am tempted to remove the wood to see if there is rust underneath and make cleaning the metal easier, but know my limitations.
I have another Mark III that we sporterized and used for hunting rifles. For the $5 we spent in the 70's, what could go wrong? We managed to get them back together, but the stocks never fit right. We used a leather spacer to tighten them up. We cut away much of the for-end without removing the last band. They did shoot well when we were done.
I have another Mark III that we sporterized and used for hunting rifles. For the $5 we spent in the 70's, what could go wrong? We managed to get them back together, but the stocks never fit right. We used a leather spacer to tighten them up. We cut away much of the for-end without removing the last band. They did shoot well when we were done.
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