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Post by Nathan Milarta on Dec 19, 2011 10:35:08 GMT -5
I've been busy with two rifle projects as of late. My 1918 No. 1 MK. III Lee Enfield Lithgow. And a Russian 1941 91/30 Mosin-Nagant. Here is a picture with some parts from my Mosin-Nagant. These rifles come with a load of cosmoline all over it.  The best method for removal is to field strip the rifle and boil the parts to remove the cosmoline. I am going to try to use a hair dryer to remove the cosmoline off the wood stock(not pictured).  Also not pictured is my Lee Enfield. Which like many 303's was sporterized at some point in the past. I am collecting all the parts and hardware to complete my Lee Enfield back to originality.  Cheers, Nathan |
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Post by Nathan Milarta on Jan 3, 2012 11:24:30 GMT -5
Here is my Lee Enfield. The old sporterized stock compared to the full fore-stock I plan to put on. I added the sight protector. Just waiting on a forward screw for the nose cap and I can go forward and finish this porject up.   What a Lee Enfield looks like without the fore-stock. I plan on taking off the old butt stock but I don't have a long enough screwdriver to reach the screw that is located inside the trap door along the butt plate.  More later, Nathan |
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Post by ldsmodeller on Jan 7, 2012 18:57:13 GMT -5
Hi Nathan
I'm guessing the Lee-Enfield is a stock .303 rifle?
Will it fire once restored?
As young cadet, I remember using .303's in rifle
drill and on parade.
Had a chance to fire one on a short range, should have
seen the furrow the bullet left in the ground behind the target ;D
I have a goal of owning at least a WWII version one day.
Regards
Alan
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Post by Nathan Milarta on Jan 9, 2012 11:24:39 GMT -5
I have had the Lee Enfield since I was 12 and I have fired it maany times. The stock was cut down some point in the past. Just trying to bring her back to original condition. |
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Post by TAdan on Jan 14, 2012 10:43:05 GMT -5
Any pictures of the Mosin-Nagant? A buddy of mine has one. He isnt a history buff, so I am really enjoying watch him collect his historic firearms and learn more. Eventually I'll try and get him into warbirds. lol.
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Post by The Inspector on Mar 25, 2012 20:47:45 GMT -5
My son has a M/N and that thing kicks like a PO'd mule and cracks like a small Howitzer  |
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Post by TAdan on Mar 25, 2012 20:56:27 GMT -5
I may be picking up my buddies M/N (That's alot easier than typing the Russian name ;D ) as he is moving to CA. Just have to get my permit. I'll post some picks if I get it.
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Post by Nathan Milarta on Mar 25, 2012 21:43:04 GMT -5
Mosin-Nagant-It kicks decent. Firing 174 grain Full metal Jackets. I live in Pa and gun laws are a lot better then NY. Shot mine last weekend. Will get some pictures soon.
I might be buying a M48 Mauser tomorrow. The M48 was post ww2 built by Yugoslavia. The one I seen has matching numbers and in good condition. $350 price tag.
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Post by The Inspector on Mar 28, 2012 11:41:16 GMT -5
Nathan, after you lug it around for a while, you WILL have more respect for the poor comrade who got to carry it all day, every day.
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Post by Nathan Milarta on Mar 28, 2012 12:31:09 GMT -5
LOL Here is a crap shot of my M-48 Mauser I bought Monday:   |
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