Lee Enfield Bolt-Head Metal Composition?
Do any of you more knowledgeable Enfield guys know what type of metal was used to make the Bolt-Heads on the Enfield No.4's?
It seems that in my search for one of the right length, the longest one I could find measured short; and it has the #3 stamped on it. (.635)
These guns were made in so many different places that it stands to reason that the specs on them would differ greatly.
If I can find out what type of metal (or an equivalent metal) they were made of I'm about 75-percent sure I can make a safe working copy of a Lee Enfield bolt head.
I know there are alot of guys here that have alot of smarts when it comes to the Lee Enfield. If possible, I'm just looking for straight answers and maybe some insight on the manufacturing technique used to make these little gizmos. No lectures please.
I had to come back and edit this post cause I almost forgot to ask something else pertaining to these Lee Enfield Bolt-Heads. Anyone know what the thread pattern is on the tail end of these Bolt-Heads?
Thanks in advance.
HollowPoint