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WTB Early Enfield ShtLE Mk1 parts

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Topic: WTB Early Enfield ShtLE Mk1 parts

Posted By: paulster2
Subject: WTB Early Enfield ShtLE Mk1 parts
Date Posted: May 21 2023 at 1:51pm

I am restoring a couple of No1 Mk1 Enfields and need some parts.

I would like to find an early nose cap or wishfully more than one, some SMLE Mk1 rear handgaurds and any early leaf sights. The ones with the bone inlay pieces particularly. I have some CLLE and 1905 Mk1s that need to be restored.

Will pay for any material, shipping, your time and all parts quickly.

Paul

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Posted By: Homer
Date Posted: May 23 2023 at 4:34am

Paul there’s actually no such rifle as No1 MkI. In 1926 the SMLE became Rifle No1. By then the Mk1 was obsolete and remained as Sht.LE Mk1. Only rifles still in service were subject to the change in nomenclature.

Posted By: paulster2
Date Posted: May 23 2023 at 6:29am

Thanks for the updated info Homer. My dad and I have always thought these ladies were called (No1 Mk1).

Posted By: Homer
Date Posted: May 23 2023 at 2:39pm

It’s a very common misunderstanding mate.