lee enfield no.1 mk3 vs bsa no.1 mk3

**pietskiet** · 10-04-2009, 11:07

can any one tell me wat is the difrence between the 2? I heard the bsa is better finished and that it did not see millitary use like the lee. Is this true?

**pietskiet** · 13-04-2009, 19:08

doesn't anyone know the difrences between the 2?

**hmostert1** · 13-04-2009, 20:19

The only difference is the BSA - and other- markings
In WWI parts from many different sources were assembled into these rifles. Subcontractors all over the Brittian fed factories that just assembled rifles from parts.

**hmostert1** · 13-04-2009, 20:22

Nice link!

http://parallaxscurioandrelicfirearm...eld-Forum.html

**hmostert1** · 13-04-2009, 21:09

Piet

Are you goiing to scope that old smelly of yours? I'm in the same boat at the moment.

**pietskiet** · 13-04-2009, 21:14

yes i am. Whith a 3-9 by 40. Going to replace the stock and triger aswel

**pietskiet** · 13-04-2009, 21:16

yes i am. Whith a 3-9 by 40. Going to replace the stock and triger aswel. I had a no.5 but exchanged it whith the bsa(whith a better barrel),a scope and a ammo belt

**pietskiet** · 13-04-2009, 21:23

btw thanx for the link and try thor basis and rings. Does your rifle have a charger clip guide?

**pietskiet** · 13-04-2009, 21:30

also try there triger for the mk3. Way better that the standard 2 stage 1 and cheaper that a timmney. I would aslo replace the stock if i were you

**hmostert1** · 14-04-2009, 08:40

Piet

Yes. A clip plate is in place.  It's quite a problem to mount a scope low on these rifles.  And yes, the butt does not provide support at all. 
My rifle is not so well looked after.  It stood in a cubboard for 30 years +  and the front end of the barrel is slightly pitted...  The only use for the old warhorse is only this (it's original use):  To shoot a bad guy point blanc happy0065
I don't know if I'm goiing to modify the old rifle.  Maybe it is better to just keep it in a original state. 
But still, the sentimental value of this BSA is very important to me. 