How to Check For Problems on Your SMLE No1 Mk3 and No4 Rifles

Make sure to check these things on your Enfield Rifle!!! The British designed Short Magazine Lee Enfield (SMLE) is a finely tuned and delicate weapon, especially the Model No1 Mk3. I recently had the chance to drive to Edgefield, SC to visit Brian Dick, owner of BDL LTD. He shared some vital Lee Enfield Knowledge that I just had to make a video about. His many pro tips are helping me along on a SMLE No1 MkIII restoration project I took on not too long ago. Some other tips not mentioned in the video Check Firing Pin Protusion: Choosing a donor stock for a project: Many of these rifles have been stored in cosmoline, which makes the wood turn dark and softens it. This increases the chances of cracking and breakages in the wood. It's best not to choose an oil or cosmoline soaked stock. Some Australian stocks were made with light colored and very fragile wood. Over time, this wood has been prone to cracking and breakages. It's best to stay away from Australian forestocks. How to clean and strip the wood stock for refinishing: Some people may use oven cleaner and water. Brian recommends using clear ammonia. His method is to have the wood sit in the ammonia and then sponge it down. Use a toothbrush to get in all the nooks then wash it with water. Set in in the sun to dry. Refinishing the stock: Once the stock is stripped of the old finish, he uses raw linseed oil (not boiled) to rub on the wood. He lets the coat dry a bit and then uses 0000 steel wool dipped in linseed oil to apply remaining coats. 🎥 How to Find Deals in 2022    • How to Find Used Gun Deals in 2022   Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:41 Proper Disassembly 2:35 Checking the forestock 5:15 The Bolt 7:28 The Receiver 8:52 Barrel 9:45 The SMLE Project Headspace 10:22 Disassembly Pro Tips 11:14 Let me Know Your Thoughts 💥💥💥 #smle #militarysurplus #protips 🪖 Check us out on Instagram and Facebook for more Epic content! @Battlefield_Curator Disclaimer: I am not a certified gunsmith, I am just sharing knowledge from what I retained. You should see a certifed professional gunsmith for disassembly, instructions, repair and maintenance. nance Collectibles and antiques are known as alternative assets in the financial world. We are not financial advisors nor do we give legal financial advice, please talk to a professional. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Information contained in the content is based from personal experience, opinion, or available on the internet. Gun enthusiasts should read the owners manual and consult a firearms expert to fully understand the weapon. These historical relics and products commonly available in stores all across the United States. Our videos are for entertainment purposes.