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backelskin89
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Posted: October 17 2014 at 2:17pm |
Just picked up a completely original SMLE mk. lll made in 1913 for $80 that's been demilled as a drill rifle so only the bolt needs replacing.I swapped the safety from my 1913 to go in the Ishapore I got in a trade with a non-function safety. The safety now works in the Ishapore but my SMLE safety won't screw back together in the correct alignment.Would just be better to buy a new one or take to gunsmith?
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Zed
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It would be best to keep the 1913 parts on the 1913 rifle even if it's a Drill Purpose only rifle. Get the proper Ishapore bits for the Ishapore!
You mention that the 1913 SMLE "only needs the bolt changing" Why? If it's Drill Purpose you can't shoot it. If it was made DP it's for a good reason; which is certainly safety related! That means your safety! Do not try and shoot it!!! |
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Shamu
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Agreed 100% if its marked DP its dead & gone as a shooter. Some have been injured with "resurrected DP's.
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Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)
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Homer
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Sounds like very good advice so far. Best not to fire it.
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backelskin89
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It's not marked as a DP rifle and the barrel has strong rifling and no damage to the action or barrel.plus I just want it functional do plan on shooting it just want to able too if need be
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Jon287
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What they said!!!
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backelskin89
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Well y'all probably know more than me bought it for a parts gun anyway somebody bubba'ed the Ishapore handguards and I wanted a more authentic looking rifle
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Shamu
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Can you explain to me what you see as the difference between being converted to a DP & de-milling?
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Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)
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Zed
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So it's a 1913 good condition DP rifle that you bought for parts and want to shoot because it has a good barrel.
Apologies, but I'm a little confused! I think we need to see some photos of all the markings etc to ascertain what you have. 80 Dollars is very cheap for a 1913 rifle, even if it's a DP rifle so you got a good deal. However I would not recommend breaking it for parts when you can probably find original Ishapore parts for your Ishapore rifle. Incorrect parts on either rifle will reduce the value.
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Sarge
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If the SMLE is 'DP' marked, it will be as above.
Is the SMLE with full stock a 7.62 Ishapore? If not, why is there a 7.62 magazine on it? |
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backelskin89
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The full stock was originally on the .303 but since it's a DP marked rifle I swapped the front hand guards do that the 7.62 Ishapore would have a full stock.
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Shamu
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OK we're definitely seeing the dreaded "DP" stamps.
De-milled, converted to "Drill Purposes (only)", or whatever this rifle should not be fired. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED. At the very least, for your own safety, please have a gunsmith who is familiar with the Lee Enfields check it out first. There may be things that aren't visually apparent, like detempering of metals involved & you really don't know if its safe. |
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Sarge
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Are there any 'DP' markings on your SMLE similar to those as I have illustrated?
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