Lithgow #1 Mark 3

[Tonymin]

So, mine has the copper pads and some repair in the back that attempts to hold together the splitting.
It is not actually split down the middle, it is split on the side where the brass screws are.
I am gluing it but also ordered a replacement foreend last night. Too bad. The wood looked great but I fear it is not long for this world. Did only the Aussie ones have the Coachwood?

[Father Ted]

Did only the Aussie ones have the Coachwood?

Yes. Save that forend to always go with that rifle, especially if its #'d to it. In spite of their eventual fragility, coachwood forends go for a premium. I see them sell on Au eBay for a couple hundred depending on condition. The only coachwood stock I have is a little beat to hell but holding up great. People either let them get too dry or constantly oil them, both recipes for disaster no matter what species of wood but especially coachwood.
If you are getting a never installed forend it will need some fitting.
Cheers

[Cato]

I love those long stock Enfields. I didn't know long stock Enfields were still produced past WWI. The Aussie marks are really cool too! Ladder sights too!
Sweet!

[smle-man]

I love those long stock Enfields. I didn't know long stock Enfields were still produced past WWI. The Aussie marks are really cool too! Ladder sights too!
Sweet!

India produced them at least into the 1970s, some say even into the 1980s. India isn't saying either way.

[Father Ted]

India produced them at least into the 1970s, some say even into the 1980s. India isn't saying either way.

They're a dodgy lot aren't they. With their tight lips and always scrubbing the action of rifles.