Lee Enfield No 4 Mk 1 Canadian- Royal Restorations

Got this Canadian Longbranch Enfield that needed some work to get back to its former imperial glory.
#antique #gun #restoration #restore #rifle #ww2 #shorts #short #enfield #asmr #tiktok #repair #history #classic #vintage

[@antoniomanuelrodrigues-sz7lb]

I'm 500% AGAINST the "Hot Roding" and to turn a fine, classic, piece of History in a bastard.!!! Preserve the ORIGINALS, dont destroy them.!!! If you WANT a Sporting Rifle, go to a gun shop, and, by all means, BUY ONE.!! DON'T TURN A CLASSIC, A PIECE OF HISTORY IN A HIBRID, THAT IS NO FISH, NO FOWL. RESPECT OLD THINGS. THOSE ARE NO MADE ANIMORE. ... "CLASSICS, NOTHIMG LIKE THE REAL THING".....

[@jolsersisaviverraginian]

you are literally a legend

[@DarnedYankee]

Ngl, it’s honestly cheaper just to buy a brand new sporting rifle nowadays

[@JLTJr.]

Calm down fella ! These types of sport conversions were popular in the 40's and 50's when it seemed like the supply of war surplus rifles was endless . I don't think that anyone would even consider ruining a perfectly good surplus rifle regardless of its condition today .

[@jolsersisaviverraginian]

@@JLTJr. SPORT CONVERSIONS SHOULD BE DECLARED A WAR CRIME

[@MatthewKerr-qw9mc]

Not all hero’s wear capes, some de-sporterise Lee enfields, I salute to you sir 🫡

[@paulbervid1610]

Thank you for giving her her dignity back.

[@KingRupert69]

Great video! 👍

[@munkbok]

Enfields with polymer are handsome

[@royalrestoration9322]

An honest opinion

[@CJCme]

Nice…but please use screwdrivers to fit the screw heads for less damage.

[@royalrestoration9322]

Well noted. Bought some for the next filmed one. Not necessarily the next one released

[@phantomdragon6062]

Why do they upgrade them and make them look like every rifle ? The iconic look is just not conserved

[@jolsersisaviverraginian]

*they butchered a masterpiece, but then you fixed it*

[@easternWashington.]

It looks good, you might want to keep an eye on the bolt just forward of the magazine they can start to loosen after about fifty rounds if not tightened with a screwdriver that fills the slot.

[@royalrestoration9322]

Good to know! I’ll give that bolt a second look before test firing

[@scottorgan2255]

That bolt should have a lock washer to stop it coming undone cheers from 🇦🇺

[@easternWashington.]

@scottorgan2255 Correct, a collar is used so you dont crush the forend, and a spring washer helps to retain the king screw which is tightened until it bottoms out. Greetings from 🇺🇸

[@gotsloco1810]

@@easternWashington. The spacer has dimensions of .375OD x .048 W x .474L. Item No 7 of Illustration 4 in Lee-Enfield Rifle No. 4 Mark 1* Phantom Parts Diagrams and parts list by Frederic Faust. Item 7 is not in the parts list. I measured several before writing in a note in my book. The screw is a 1/4 BSF screw thread. A British Standard lock washer should work fine. The 7/16 double spring washer used on the Stock Bolt is available from British Tools & Fasteners in Lyons, New York. The wonders of working on Land-Rovers as well as Lee-Enfields.

[@royalrestoration9322]

@@gotsloco1810lucky

[@davidbryce6970]

If you intend to do this sort of thing again, please, do yourself a big favour and invest in a quality set of gunsmith screwdrivers. They will make all the difference.

[@royalrestoration9322]

I’ll add it as the first thing on my shopping list. Fair warning: next video was already made long before this comment though

[@ritchnz9704]

Sadly I have one of these Canadian No 4* rifles that has been sporterised. Can I obtain the original Canadian made wood stocks from somewhere?

[@royalrestoration9322]

To be honest, one would be lucky to find repro wood stocks for an affordable price

[@ritchnz9704]

@@royalrestoration9322 Ok thanks for that. I'm being overly hopeful on that I expect. Cheers

[@allenrichards9949]

Where did you get the replacement wood and hardware?

[@royalrestoration9322]

Piecemeal. Took forever…

[@mannywilliams6409]

I would say more of a restocking than a restoration except for barrel bands everything is already there.

[@kenshiku]

He restored it to its initial glory.

[@toed11]

Where can I get that stock set

[@royalrestoration9322]

I had to search for each one piecemeal online. Not easy to find auctions for cheap

[@gotsloco1810]

@@royalrestoration9322 And that is why I have ATI stocks on three rifles. That and I hate the Stock No. 5 MK 1 stock. Can they be returned to service configuration, yes if at some point in the future someone wants to. If you would like to see a factory sporting conversion, search for images of a Lithgow Slazenger single shot 410.

[@donwyoming1936]

All you did was put the military stock back on. Let me guess, you put the plastic stock on your own Enfield to make this.

[@maliknaeem9153]

First Rifle and Second Rifle changed Looks fake

[@royalrestoration9322]

Exact same rifle, I assure you. It would be asinine to buy two rifles in this market when you can actually restore it and buy a new stock for cheaper. Thanks for watching though!