KNOW YOUR RIFLE!
Reference Notes On Troubleshooting and Repairing:
Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mark III (SMLE)andRifle No. 3 (Pattern 14) Rifles
This compilation of British War Office notes (circa 1931) provides detailed information on:
How to strip and reassemble the rifle
Strip and reassemble a bolt
Strip and reassemble a magazine
Clean a rusty barrel
Clear an obstructed bore
Clean the chamber
Check for correct headspace
Replace a bolt head
Adjust trigger pull
Fit a new striker
Fit a new sear
Blacken sights
Fit a new fore-end
Troubleshoot misfires
This dedicated armourer's text details maintaining and caring for your rifle, from assembly through disassembly, how to make simple fixes to the bolt, magazine, and trigger assembly. It includes critical drawings, such as skeletonized parts breakdowns for each rifle, showing the barreled action replete with the bolt as well as furniture and fittings. Moreover, a chart details each fastener and its thread sizes.
This valuable find is a must-have resource for anyone who owns a Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mark III (SMLE) or No. 3 (Pattern 14). Click on the
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