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Re: Lee-Enfield No4 Mk1 no1 sniper rifle vs Mauser K98 BYF..

Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2022 12:09 am
by 43rdRecceReg
enginepeter wrote:An old Lee Enfield, a CLLE built before the SMLE No 1. 2 sets of numbers so I think it was worked on by AJParker with new barrel as it shoots like a dream - or it use to. Failing eyesight mean I need a scope sight to hit the target. Perhaps drilling micro holes using a magnifying glass when making tanks has not helped!
Thanks for Posting that Peter! It's a true antique (Century +) :D Here's Ian McCollum's assessment:
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Re: Lee-Enfield No4 Mk1 no1 sniper rifle vs Mauser K98 BYF..

Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2022 8:02 am
by enginepeter
Thanks for that information Roy most interesting. Not sure of the history of my rifle as it has a SMLE bolt and the wood work is exceptional - not standard military issue.