I got another Enfield #1 MK III British with crack

Post by **normsutton** » March 1st, 2008, 1:58 pm

this time it was supposed to by a BRIT. witch it's not

Enfield #1 MK III British with cracked stock.
[15-13]

from J&G

this what I got

it turn out to be a Ishapore 1941, all No.'s match, rifling is sharp and clean, the bore slug's out to be .311

the rifle finish with a new front hand guard, the sling is on order

I love the No1 MkIII's
NORM

drogers · Post by **drogers** » March 1st, 2008, 3:31 pm

Norm, Another good project. If you are looking for anything in particular let me know. I am always looking at a lot of different sources.
Don

fritzhund · Post by **fritzhund** » March 1st, 2008, 3:40 pm

Wow Norm, nice job!

How safe do you feel these are to shoot? Headspace, etc.

The ones I have seen quite frankly look beat to shit. I have not picked one up yet because they just don't look safe. Maybe I'm wrong.

Thanks, fritzhund

Post by **normsutton** » March 1st, 2008, 4:34 pm

Don

all ways looking for a cheap project

fritzhund

I was worried about the head space to until I got it , if the bolt ser. No. match it should be fine, the head space on the first one I got was just fine shot it already. http://p64.proboards67.com/index.cgi?bo ... 1202250324
it's the ones that the SER. No. don't match that I worry about then I'd have to buy a bolt head for it

haven't shot this one yet but sure its fine too

NORM

volfandan · Post by **volfandan** » March 1st, 2008, 5:29 pm

Well done, Norm. Another classic beauty restored to yesteryear!

fritzhund · Post by **fritzhund** » March 2nd, 2008, 2:25 pm

Hey Norm,

What's the deal with the cracked stocks? It looks like the one on the other post had half of the forend missing, which may not be so bad if you can get a replacement.

I would worry that "cracked stock" means that the stock is driftwood, or so badly cracked that I would have ordered a better grade.

Are they matching all the time, or do you think you lucked out with a matching bolt?

Thanks. I just got my C&R and am seriously considering one of these as a project.

Thanks, fritzhund

nbender · Post by **nbender** » March 2nd, 2008, 2:33 pm

That is a very cool rifle Norm. I've always felt like I'm walking on the edge of a cliff concerning Enfields - one slip and I'm over the side accumulating them and looking for a 2nd gun safe. I'm also scared of K98s.

Post by **normsutton** » March 2nd, 2008, 6:24 pm

its a project all right but if the stock is to bad you can get replacements at

http://www.ssporters.com/enfield1.htm
send a copy of C&R GUNPARTS an get a discount
http://www.e-gunparts.com/productschem. ... 01%20MKIII

I can help you with it you would like taking it apart and putting it back together ,re bluing and stock gluing and finishing it ,over the phone , email or over the forum,

NB

Enfield's are very addictive they have one of the smoothest and quickest blolt action of any military rifles ever built other than the 30/40 krag

NORM

Post by **normsutton** » March 2nd, 2008, 6:46 pm

this target I shot 25 yards today with both Enfield's using a hard cast lead 174 grn bullet with 37 grn's of H 335 and no leading of the barrel

this target was shot with the 1941 Enfield at 100 yards with Prvi Partizan .303Brit 150grn

both these rifles shoot better than I do

the one problem I had was the elevation spring in it is week and it would slide off where I place it but I have all kinds of here and I'll will replace it
NORM

fritzhund · Post by **fritzhund** » March 2nd, 2008, 9:59 pm

Thank you Norm

I just placed my order and will contact you via PM

I like this forum when everyone plays nice

Post by **normsutton** » March 2nd, 2008, 10:07 pm

fritzhund

me too
thats what this forum has always been about

NORM

fritzhund · Post by **fritzhund** » April 2nd, 2008, 10:00 pm

I received my Enfield #1 Mark III cracked project today

It looks like a project

Filthy dirty is a good way to descride her >:(

Ishapore 1941 Matching Numbers

I am in the process of shooting the "before" pictures and will be sure to post the "after" pictures as well.

I plan on spending the weekend covered in Kero and Easy Off :'(

It's bloody well been cosmolined and needs the touch

Right Sir! I'll have at it!

Norm, I'll PM as per your offer, and again, Thank You

fritzhund

garry · Post by **garry** » April 3rd, 2008, 3:47 pm

Norm, That is really a neat rifle pair you have now ! I saw the before/after pics on that first one and was very impressed at what it looked like after you cleaned it up ! Do you, or, Are you going to reload for the .303brit. ? I am wondering about using the .303brit (.311) bullets for the SKS, and the Mosin Nagant rigfles? Have you tried using them in that configuration?
Have fun shooting Them.

Fritzhund, Those are GREAT Questions ! Thanks for ASKING ! I was wondering the same things. I am interested in one also eventually and now ...
Thanks to Norm again for sharing that great head full of knowledge !
That is the kind of info that Helps EVERYONE ! G

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