New project, 1939 SMLE III restoration.

[vernon.45]

I stumbled across this at a price I couldn't turn down. I'm hoping I can take this "sporterized" monstrosity and return it to original configuration.
Does anyone know where stocks can be had? Looking for places that maybe don't show up in a Google search.

 

[AC-130 Above]

Checked my bookmarks, looks like there is some enfield stocks available on this website:

https://www.libertytreecollectors.com/productcart/pc/viewcategories.asp?idCategory=63

Some in stock some not

 

[vernon.45]

Checked my bookmarks, looks like there is some enfield stocks available on this website:

https://www.libertytreecollectors.com/productcart/pc/viewcategories.asp?idCategory=63

Some in stock some not

Thanks man. I'll add them to the list of sites for me to check daily.

 

[palmettomoon]

Springfield Sporters used to be THE place to go for that stuff. Don't know if they're open still.

 

[vernon.45]

Springfield Sporters used to be THE place to go for that stuff. Don't know if they're open still.

They dont seem to be, their site is down anyway. There's a message that pops up that says "maybe we will reopen next summer, but not in PA".
Damn.

 

[spencer60]

Nothing at Sarco? They have a ton of old stocks for various rifles.

 

[loadnplenty]

My first restore was #3 Lithgow. I kept it for years but no matter what ammo I fed it the group never got smaller than 6 inches.

 

[vernon.45]

Nothing at Sarco? They have a ton of old stocks for various rifles.

None for the No. 1 , MK III. All sold out, I've emailed them to see if backorder is possible.

 

[vernon.45]

My first restore was #3 Lithgow. I kept it for years but no matter what ammo I fed it the group never got smaller than 6 inches.

Yeah the No.1 mk III's aren't renowned for accuracy in their original configuration.
I believe that from the factory the Brits only required they have 4 M.O.A
And as the war dragged on, I'm sure they're spec got even more loose.