Hi guys
I'm trying to restore a sporterised 303
Any ideas on where to source woodwork ?
Cheers
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Hi guys
I'm trying to restore a sporterised 303
Any ideas on where to source woodwork ?
Cheers
I have got new old stock No4 mk1 stocks from Canada before-think it was eBay
Boyds do sporterised wood
PM inbound.
Cheers guys :-)
I may have a stock in whangarei , if interested give me a shout,
I've bought a sporterised no4 and a P17 stock from Boyds, no problems.
I think he's looking to restore a 303 to it's original military configuration? I'm looking at one right now but it's $265 shipped within Canada but it might be a task to get er to NZ if he'd even be willing.
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check out "tertle"a member on here????he is a .303 fanatic.has website"all about enfiields"or suchlike -he may be able to guide you.
Found the 'All about Enfields' website, pure gold !
Thanks
JayColli that woodwork is just what I'm after !
Yea,that all about Enfeilds site spends way more time open on my computer than it should
I'm after a stock set also
I think that I have a couple of butts in the shed, must have a look
Yes I have but one has been chopped shorter ands they other has custom built finger grips i.e. a fucking mess
Restore it to what? Full wood? and as issued? The front top front woods are easy to get, cheap and no biggee to fit, wood colour matching is the fun bit.
The lower forestock, oh boy is that a job. It is easily the worst woodwork job I have ever undertaken. It is incredibly fiddly trying to set it up and Ive been at it on and off for months. It is a real bastard to fit and have a rifle that shots sub 2inch MOA let alone near 1inch MOA. I hope you are good with a hand chisel. I'd start with the wood under the receiver and main screw, ie make sure the receiver is actually on it for the front 1/3rd and firm. Then move to the wrist and set that up. Then the re-enforce as that sets the nose bearing all the while making sure the receiver is till firm on the wood around the main screw.
I can post some pics if you want.
Buying, some options are Ebay and um Ebay. Tardme has them occasionally, circa $200, you might get lucky.
Points to watch, there is un-issued wood left over from the "south African contract" this is stamped CE1967 and is well, poor colour and I suspect what's on sale are rejects, my one was very poor machining wise but it is fixable. Lots of wood sets via the UK but check the pics carefully.
What is it? ie Savage? Canadian? British?
There were a lot of the first two sent here in 1942 and 1943, especially the Canadian no4 mk1*s. Ask if you need any other pointers I'll help all I can.
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For full wood that looks pretty good it doesnt look a bad price, except, the forestock however is I think the South African contact wood, it looks like it anyway. Ask if its stamped CE1967 on the steel nose protector, if so it is....bummer.Quote:
Originally Posted by JayColli
Mines a 1941 Lithgow no 1 Mk111*
Think I've sourced a canadian forend
Now I need top woods and a nosecap.
PS Steven, any pictures would be great !
Ah, a 1941 Lithgow is a good buy, not common. I only have No4s, Im after a P14 right now, a no1 mk3 later on, yes probably next year once the P14 is sorted. The stocking of a No4 and no1 mk3 is considerably different so my pics are all no4. There is great book by an Aucklander? Roger W that I have that contains both tricks and tips, also he's on youtube, well worth watching. I recommend his book, either electronic (my one) or hardcover.Quote:
Originally Posted by Frogfeatures
: The Lee Enfield Accuracy Secrets Channel - YouTube
especially these 2,
Setting up the Enfield for 'as new' accuracy, video A. - YouTube
Setting up the Enfield for 'as new' accuracy - B - YouTube
You just missed a brand new un-issued foreend it was probably ex-oz replacement contract on Trademe, bugger.
If I see any wood / parts I will let you know. TM will probably have the top woods for a no3, pretty common.
Is it missing anything else?
Might want to look at this as it looks like its stamped MA
Barrel band for .303 Enfield | Trade Me
Not 100% if its the right era....Im not up on no1 mk3s yet...still reading.
I just brought this set.
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eBay UK there is a beautiful new setQuote:
Originally Posted by Frogfeatures
yep, I have got 2 from Ebay UK so far.
I've sourced a barrel band already
I think the nosecap will be the hardest to find
My set arrived. It's really nice!
Unfortunately it has CE196x on it... But I'm not sure what's bad about it. Inlet in looks nice and finish is very good.
Only complaint is its a S and I would have preferred N or L but beggers can't be choosers
Got some top woods today, Woohoo !
Just love a project !
Hi, My understanding is CE1967 is/was a south african contract wood replacement. Its Ok but it doesnt match well colour wise from what I have seen. The barrel channel on my one wasnt routed to the same depth on both sides so I had to dremel it to suit (to get clearance), so I guess YMMV. I am using my one as a test bed. I have a 8mm carbon fibre rod down the middle and its epoxy resin'd in, hopefully somewhat stiffer than normal. A stiffer forend is supposed to pick up 1/4 ~ 1/2 MOA, testing will [dis-]prove that I hope.Quote:
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Have you fitted it and checked the draws etc?
Ive found that installing a new stock properly so its shoots as intended (<2MOA) has proved a huge challenge to say the least.
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I'm still awaiting the action and the barrel hasn't been profiled yet.
Try raidsmilitaria.com he's based in France and has loads of Enfield stuff. Posts over to NZ too!
I've had a few bits with no problems.
