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    Posted: December 15 2018 at 6:20pm
Got it for a good price for sure. I got it home, ran a jag thru the bore and the following observations: Bore is clean w/ crisp rifling. It appears numbers matching, w/ the exception of some #'s on underside of sight, but those don't appear to be Ser.#'s. See pic. Nose cap, receiver, Bolt all same #. I am taking apart tomorrow to see if there is a number in stock. The stock is finished in a dark brown, almost black w/ a shiny polished appearance. I intend to strip it down and refinish w/ BLO and walnut stain UNLESS one of ya'll tell me this is some special parade or Buckingham palace guard finish, and before I mung something up in my ignorance, wanted to check with some folks like you that may know something I don't. Here is why I even ask. The metal on this 1916 rifle does not betray that it was in any way abused or used in any conflict. The metal is also lacking in all the tell-tale arsenal stamps, proofs or what nots indicating any re-arsenal, etc. It's in pretty nice shape, even pristine, stock not withstanding. I just want to make sure the finish is not proper before I strip it and potentially ruin a rifle that is supposed to look this way, which if it is "sporterized" or whateverk, is actually done pretty well. Enfields are NOT my area of expertise, thus I ask you. Attachment 3324055Attachment 3324057Attachment 3324067Attachment 3324069Attachment 3324071Please advise?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote hoadie Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 15 2018 at 8:24pm
This isnt "gunboards forum". I tried to log in. I'm not interested in jumping thru hoops to register. Sorry
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Is it possible to post the pics on this board also so we can see them. Thanks 
 
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World War 1 vintage RSAF Enfield made SMLE. 

Looks to still have the windage adjustable rear sight fitted.  

Remember when removing the timber furniture, to take the buttstock off LAST.

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Just host online (Imgur is free)
& paste the links here, no logging in needed.
Just pick the "Direct link" there are several but that one seems to work best.
Many of the picture posted on GB can't be seen anyway because the site has software problems.
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