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   Well just followed Shamu's directions and measured the barrel length on two different Enfields and they both came out to 25 3/8. So as Pukka Bundook said barrel length looks good.   
Now to think about if I want to restore this one or not. As far as the wood and other parts go I think that I have everything needed just not with the correct markings.     
Thanks Again for all of the input.  

Later 42rocker

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42rocker Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: October 07 2018 Location: Tampa area,Fla Status: Offline Points: 458	Post Options Post Reply Quote 42rocker Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: April 05 2019 at 7:29pm
	Well just followed Shamu's directions and measured the barrel length on two different Enfields and they both came out to 25 3/8. So as Pukka Bundook said barrel length looks good. Now to think about if I want to restore this one or not. As far as the wood and other parts go I think that I have everything needed just not with the correct markings. Thanks Again for all of the input. Later 42rocker

Pukka Bundook Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: February 02 2015 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 1369	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pukka Bundook Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: April 05 2019 at 8:01pm
	Re. restore or not Rocker; Bear in mind an armourer would use the first correct bit out of the bin full, they wouldn't try and match factory parts, just the right part whoever made it! I have a 1927 Lithgow, and it's as it came here from OZ, and has an odd Enfield part on it. Just telling you this in case it helps. R.

Shamu Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Logo Designer / Donating Member Joined: April 25 2007 Location: MD, USA. Status: Offline Points: 20510	Post Options Post Reply Quote Shamu Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: April 06 2019 at 7:58am
	^^^^this. They were made as tools, not fine collectables, thats a modern conceit.
	Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)

42rocker Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: October 07 2018 Location: Tampa area,Fla Status: Offline Points: 458	Post Options Post Reply Quote 42rocker Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: April 06 2019 at 7:43pm
	Well myself I'm one of those folks that likes to "try" to get them back during a restore to like it came from the factory. I have been collecting makers marks to build 1917a1 and also 1919a4's back to the they came from the factory. So will "try" to get as "close" as possible but on Enfield's, I don't have tons of Enfield parts so "try" will have to do. While at the gun show today, Saturday I bought two more Enfields, they were both redone. I'll try to post pics Sunday night. The one has matching numbers, bolt, barrel, receiver. Other one has been scoped. Pics later I hope. Got home from the show to find out that a large 18inch branch came down last night on the roof on a rental we own. Working on cleaned that up has been and will be more fun over the next week. Later 42rocker