I thought I'd share some photos of my finished 1916 SMLE "Lee Speed-ish" rifle, in 303. As a recap, I had the sights replaced (SARCO rear express and modified Williams "shorty" front base), barrel crowned, sling point dovetailed on the barrel, and a Boyds buttstock and Fajen forend, both modified and an ebony front tip installed. I also used a bit of ebony for the grip cap as well.

The metal work was done by a local g'smith, and I did the woodwork. The stain was alkanet root based, and the finish was a Sherwin-Williams sealer varnish/Mineral Spirit mix to replicate an oil finish.

Definitely not "London Best" by any stretch whatsoever (maybe "Saukville OK" LOL) ... but it was fun and I learned a bit in the process. Any, yes, it does shoot :-D

The next project is the early BSA sporter, re-barreled with a NOS SMLE barrel ... likely similar in nature, but with checkering and NECG sights.