Parts for Long Lee
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Topic: Parts for Long Lee
Posted By: Falconer
Subject: Parts for Long Lee
Date Posted: February 17 2026 at 4:53pm
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Brand new to the forum. Also a member of British Militaria forum. Long time collector of military firearms dating back to the American Civil War. I have a special love for British weapons and a decent collection of Enfields. I recently acquired a Long Lee and need front sight blade and a shim from the magazine cutoff that needs to be replaced for the cutoff to work as it should. Anyone have a source or know someone?? ------------- Iron Man |
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Posted By: Bear43
Date Posted: February 18 2026 at 6:11am
I can't help with the part search, but I wanted to welcome you to the forum. Also, I'm going to bother you for pictures of your Long Lee. We love pictures! 
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Posted By: Falconer
Date Posted: February 18 2026 at 9:19am
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Hi and Thanks! I'll post some pics later when I get a new, working, digital camera!! (I'm old school...if it doesn't have a trigger it easily confuses me!) Pulling the trigger was the most technical thing I learned in the Marine Corps! ------------- Iron Man |
Posted By: paddyofurniture
Date Posted: February 18 2026 at 10:46am
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Thank for your Service to the Corps and the Nation. Long Lee parts are as rare as a Smiling Master Gunnery Sergeant. Sometimes you get lucky on Ebay. Check with Gun Parts Corp. |
Posted By: A square 10
Date Posted: February 18 2026 at 11:47am
| welcome |
Posted By: Enfield-Stuff
Date Posted: March 02 2026 at 3:41pm
The magazine cut-off does not have a "shim". The underside of the cutoff does have a small raised platform machined in place that helps to lock the cut-off open, but there is no separate part. The magazine cut-off consists of two parts only, the cutoff itself and the screw that affixes the cut-off in place. Get one of your kids to take a picture with THEIR phone and email it to you. You can then post it here.   ------------- Enfield-Stuff |
Falconer wrote:Posted By: SW28fan
Date Posted: March 02 2026 at 5:55pm
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I suggest finding something close and file it to fit. ------------- Have a Nice Day If already having a nice day please disregard |
Posted By: Falconer
Date Posted: March 02 2026 at 6:50pm
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Hey! Thank you for this! I will do as you say and "file to fit". May I ask...what book is pictured? ------------- Iron Man |
Posted By: Falconer
Date Posted: March 02 2026 at 6:52pm
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I, of course, meant Thank You BOTH! ------------- Iron Man |
Posted By: Enfield-Stuff
Date Posted: March 03 2026 at 11:27am
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British Enfield Rifles by Skip Stratton. There are two volumes - you want the one with the BLUE cover. Out of print, but you can usually find one on Amazon or any of the used book sellers. ------------- Enfield-Stuff |
Posted By: A square 10
Date Posted: March 03 2026 at 2:55pm
there is a list of books one might want in their research library here somewhere i believe , and if you check the books thread there is a post in books review forum here
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Posted By: TimS
Date Posted: March 05 2026 at 7:38am
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Ian Skennerton (from Australia - http://www.skennerton.com/" rel="nofollow - http://www.skennerton.com/ ) also has a large volume of Lee Enfield books (and many others) as well. Many are out of print but you can find the odd one on Ebay or Amazon as someone also mentioned in a previous post. |
Posted By: Falconer
Date Posted: March 05 2026 at 4:41pm
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I just ordered Strattons books volumes 1; 2 and 4 but couldn't find any reference to a volume 3? Can anyone tell me what Volume 3 of Strattons books is? ------------- Iron Man |
Posted By: Falconer
Date Posted: March 07 2026 at 8:04pm
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Thanks, I actually have many of Skennertons books and they're great! ------------- Iron Man |
Posted By: Enfield-Stuff
Date Posted: March 08 2026 at 10:56am
I believe that Volume 3 was intended to be on the 'Long Lee' rifle family. Unfortunately, Skip died unexpectedly and the work was never completed. ------------- Enfield-Stuff |
Posted By: Sapper740
Date Posted: March 08 2026 at 12:36pm
| Do not despair! Lance Lysiuk is considering doing a book on M.L.E.s and C.L.L.E.s |
Posted By: paddyofurniture
Date Posted: March 08 2026 at 12:40pm
That is great news! |
Posted By: A square 10
Date Posted: March 08 2026 at 6:23pm
| yes it is , i like his books that i got last year - very nicely done |
Posted By: Falconer
Date Posted: March 08 2026 at 7:44pm
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My real issue is this: The magazine cut off seems loose and moves up and down...so it seems like a shim would be the answer. Has anyone had this problem before? I have the opportunity to order a part from a member in New Zealand but I'm not sure what would fix it? ------------- Iron Man |
Posted By: Falconer
Date Posted: March 08 2026 at 7:50pm
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I've seen the name Lance Lysiuk referenced but how do I find his books? Does anyone have contact info? ------------- Iron Man |
Posted By: Shamu
Date Posted: March 09 2026 at 10:17am
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There were IIRC several "marks" of cutoff plate. Maybe you don't have the correct one? Just a guess.  ------------- Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force) |
Posted By: Enfield-Stuff
Date Posted: March 09 2026 at 1:11pm
NO. A 'shim' is not the answer. The part is designed to work as it is. If it doesn't work, it means that (a) the part is damaged, or (b) it is not the right part or (c) the part is not correctly installed. The part itself is not hard to find: I just did a search on eBay and found several, including some with screw. Search ApexGunParts. Search LibertyTree Gun Parts. All of these have a magazine cut-off in stock. You state that it "moves up and down" - is the magazine in place and fully inserted? Is the screw present and fully engaged? ------------- Enfield-Stuff |
Posted By: Enfield-Stuff
Date Posted: March 09 2026 at 1:21pm
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You state that you have a 'Long Lee'. Which one? See the pics. Depending one which rifle you have, any one on the top line might be correct for your rifle. All of the links I cited are for the SMLE - the bottom row. First, identify your rifle. Correctly. Then you can go looking for parts. If you have a Long Lee looks up Ian Skennerton's SAIS (Small Arms Identification Series). You'll want #7 - the ".303 Magazine Lee-Metford & Magazine Lee-Enfield. Pretty easy to find. You can even order it directly from Ian. https://http://www.skennerton.com/sais.html" rel="nofollow - http://www.skennerton.com/sais.html 50 pages, butt simple with diagrams. Before you spend money on parts, spend money on a book. In the long run, you'll be way ahead. ------------- Enfield-Stuff |
Posted By: Shamu
Date Posted: March 09 2026 at 2:22pm
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Thanks. ------------- Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force) |
Posted By: paddyofurniture
Date Posted: March 09 2026 at 3:02pm
| Knowledge is gold and a life saver. The more books the better. |
Posted By: TimS
Date Posted: March 09 2026 at 3:26pm
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I would highly recommend getting Ian Scaton’s books. I just got the SIAS #1 and The Lee Enfield Book (a signed copy to boot) today from EBay. Definitely worth it. I have an old 1907 Mk1* so I want to know everything about it. Ian has a colleague in Oregon that sells his books as well - I can share his details if needed. Tim
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Posted By: Falconer
Date Posted: March 09 2026 at 3:28pm
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Amen! ------------- Iron Man |
Posted By: paddyofurniture
Date Posted: March 09 2026 at 3:53pm
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https://www.amazon.com/Book-Skennerton-Magazine-Lee-Metford-Lee-Enfield/dp/B0065599TC/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?adgrpid=1341404750599146&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.HlRXvzBuT6i3I_it_vSgvz3d9w11WmuyqR-0Tmk1LHm-WWuCzGDpn2rH2VVTHiSwA01uFVKzr6AjBL0BV4gNfS52_vmXrWYcRYzqujmPjbtUzCVHnh0OkSc595dCna97zSfnp2kQxafBS4Z_eu4Rgk7mROM-CdtL2p3ezTDBJ1vdPbVrUilzfgSqKodBx1eNKryGjelpbvaAGZi0KNl3iw.O76dHZ4bmLLPfMOAzHpUxLDV31JcLDh_HN4qlsA6LnQ&dib_tag=se&hvadid=83838035950410&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=t&hvlocphy=82903&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=p&hvtargid=kwd-83838144406424%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=6228_13190390&keywords=lee+enfield+magazine&mcid=a3452efbe2a83662beb3b87bc6c62b1a&msclkid=edb074eccd531a1547bf1d439f5428bd&qid=1773097657&sr=8-9" rel="nofollow - https://www.amazon.com/Book-Skennerton-Magazine-Lee-Metford-Lee-Enfield/dp/B0065599TC/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?adgrpid=1341404750599146&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.HlRXvzBuT6i3I_it_vSgvz3d9w11WmuyqR-0Tmk1LHm-WWuCzGDpn2rH2VVTHiSwA01uFVKzr6AjBL0BV4gNfS52_vmXrWYcRYzqujmPjbtUzCVHnh0OkSc595dCna97zSfnp2kQxafBS4Z_eu4Rgk7mROM-CdtL2p3ezTDBJ1vdPbVrUilzfgSqKodBx1eNKryGjelpbvaAGZi0KNl3iw.O76dHZ4bmLLPfMOAzHpUxLDV31JcLDh_HN4qlsA6LnQ&dib_tag=se&hvadid=83838035950410&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=t&hvlocphy=82903&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=p&hvtargid=kwd-83838144406424%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=6228_13190390&keywords=lee+enfield+magazine&mcid=a3452efbe2a83662beb3b87bc6c62b1a&msclkid=edb074eccd531a1547bf1d439f5428bd&qid=1773097657&sr=8-9 To get book #7 |
Posted By: Falconer
Date Posted: March 09 2026 at 5:15pm
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"Knowledge is gold and a life saver. The more books the better." Amen! The author of Proverbs in the Bible couldn't have said it better! ------------- Iron Man |
Posted By: Falconer
Date Posted: March 09 2026 at 5:32pm
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Years ago I met the father of a friend. He was a Marine in the Korean War that fought under General O.P.Smith and "Chesty" Puller during the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir. (November 27, 1950) Marines call those who fought there...The Frozen Chosen. If you are interested in Military history and don't know the story you should look it up. It was considered one of the finest moments in the history of the United States Marine Corps. When I met this man I almost came to attention. I told him, he and the men like him were the reason I became a Marine. Reading this thread in the forum and hearing from all of you who have so much knowledge and experience that you are willing to share so openly makes me want to be a better man. I've collected Enfield rifles for years but I have learned more in the short time I've been here than I have in years on my own! I joined the forum because of men like you...Thank You So Much!!! ------------- Iron Man |
Posted By: Shamu
Date Posted: March 10 2026 at 11:38am
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Aww, gee, shucks, thanks! Glad you like the place! ------------- Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force) |