Thread: 303 woodwork

Originally Posted by JayColli

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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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.

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 !

Originally Posted by Frogfeatures

Mines a 1941 Lithgow no 1 Mk111*
Think I've sourced a canadian forend
Now I need top woods and a nosecap.

You will also need the tuning parts that are inside the forewood.

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.

: 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.

Originally Posted by Frogfeatures

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 !

eBay UK there is a beautiful new set

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 !

Originally Posted by Spanners

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

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.

Originally Posted by Spanners

My set arrived. It's really nice!
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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.

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.