I had some rifles for sale here and though I had no buyers I have been asked almost enough questions to fill my mailbox on the Lee Enfield that had a willams peep sight drilled into it. I had a lot of replies telling me it is one I should keep and worth restoring because it looks like an odd duck and might be rare. The receiver is stamped bsa 1907 mk i. Well, I believe I’m taking the advise and going to hold onto it. The thing that deterred me was the drilled and tapped receiver. I watch a Larry potterfield video this morning on how to fill in receiver holes. I used a couple a screws from wall outlet covers. I cut them down, heated them and then flattened them with a ball pine hammer. I then filed them down with a flat file and finished off with some 200 and 600 grit sandpaper. All ready for some cold bluing. I’ll have to order sone tonight or see if gander has any.
All I need is some factory wood, a cut off plate, and a rear sight!
I can tell you my hands are sore and got a workout.
I tried to remove the buttstock today. Soaked the screw in WD 40 and tapped on it while it was in a vise and it’s not comming loose. Same with the screw holding the bolt stop on as you can see. I could at least heat that one if I wanted it out but going to leave it be since nothing is broke.