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SaHunter
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Lee Enfield No.4 Mk1 .303
#19222 - 14/09/04 10:04 PM

Im thinking of buying myself a good old enfield 303 I dont want a sportized verson i want the real deal!

Does anyone own one, what are you experiances?

What are the common problems?

Please give us the rundown!

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Bakes
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Loc: QLD

Re: Lee Enfield No.4 Mk1 .303 [Re: SaHunter]
#19270 - 17/09/04 08:13 AM

I have one but I'm no expert (I like Mausers

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Do the normal things ie check out the bore and have the head space checked. If its out you just have to change bolt heads to find the right one.

Highlander has a good cheap load that works well. Good wood is getting harder to find so if possible pick one that has a good stock.

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RLI
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Loc: Victoria, Australia

Re: Lee Enfield No.4 Mk1 .303 [Re: SaHunter]
#19271 - 17/09/04 08:28 AM

There was a few No.4 MK2 in new condition advertised in SSAA journal recently. The .303 I like are the Lithgow SMLE MKIII* and "Jungle Carbine" No.5 MK1 any good .303 is getting hard to get but there is always a lot of rubbish out there be careful !

RLI

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wharf
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Loc: aust

Re: Lee Enfield No.4 Mk1 .303 [Re: SaHunter]
#19276 - 17/09/04 07:38 PM

I have a no. 1 mk 3 that was brand new when I bought it.It would be close to my favorite rifle.I think it is close to having a thousand rounds through it now,not one problem with it.very accurate for what it is.They are getting hard to find in new condition.But i have to say I also like mausers I have a 8mm 98 which i havent really used yet.

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siacci
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Re: Lee Enfield No.4 Mk1 .303 [Re: wharf]
#46600 - 14/01/06 12:11 PM

A guy from victoria advertised some in the SSAA mag a couple of moths back. Factoy refurbs from the lithgow plant from years ago. Sorry but I dont keep the back issues.

Dave

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