Other than ebay or gun broker, does anyone know of a source for replacement stock parts? I have a Long branch N0 4 MKI*, The but stock appears to be birch (the rest is walnut) and has a repair on top, there is also a repair just below the receiver on the for end. I would like to replace both pieces, and get her looking right again. The hand guards are in good shape. It seems that everything I've seen on G.B. either has all the metal parts (that I don't need), is really beat up or the add states "picture is representative, actual set may vary". They also want quite a bit for them (I paid $129 for the rifle and it's a good shooter). Any help would be appreciated.
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Thanks for the info, I've never heard of springfield sporters, but their prices look fantastic. I might give them a try. Too bad they don't post pics or have the ability to order online.
That is a drawback and I can't say they are real friendly on the phone either; not rude, but not friendly. They do have good stuff and the prices are right though.
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I just ordered some parts from Springfield Sporters and the service was fast , the parts as advertised. I didn't notice whether the guy who took my order was "friendly" or not. There is a guy at CZ USA who is downright cantankerous if you want an example of not friendly, but he knows his stuff and the parts come on time as advertised.
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That is a drawback and I can't say they are real friendly on the phone either; not rude, but not friendly. They do have good stuff and the prices are right though.
Does anybody ever really get around to answering that phone?
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Thanks all for the info. After a recent range visit I had 3 people try to talk me out of replacing anything and leaving it alone. Now I'm on the fence on what to do.
It's really up to you, it's your rifle. But a lot of folks just can't stand to see old military rifle "fixed up" in any way, unless it's absolutely necessary. I have an M1, an M1 carbine, an Enfield No.5 Mk1 jungle carbine, and a Mosin 91/30.
Of the four, the Mosin is the most likely to get sanded and refinished. I tore it down just for that purpose, but it hasn't happened yet. It's back together now and ready to try out its new scope.
The Enfield is just too correct to dink with, except it's got three holes drilled and tapped in the receiver for a scope mount. I'm thinking of putting the scope back on and just leaving it that way.
My M1 Garand and M1 Carbine are just too historical looking to mess with, although the Garand's stock is either a replacement, or somebody's already sanded all the cartouches off of it. So, it might get refinished too. Maybe.
But, your No.4 is YOUR No.4. The repairs might have been by a previous owner, or a British Army armourer. Who knows? If a new stock would make you happy, there ya go...
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I agree. That is I agree with both sides. I don't like to see a mil surp changed permanently, like drilling for scope or whatever but it is your rifle. Besides, changing the wood isn't permanent. Keep the old wood. You can always go back. I own several Enfields that I have "cleaned up" by replacing missing or rusted parts. I had one that was a good shooter but was an otherwise piece of ?#@% I tore it down to nothing and rebuilt it including refinishing the metal. Now it looks GREAT just like it was issued. I don't feel I destroyed the historic value. It is still original looking but got a make-over. Just like an arsenal refinish really.
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I agree. That is I agree with both sides. I don't like to see a mil surp changed permanently, like drilling for scope or whatever but it is your rifle. Besides, changing the wood isn't permanent. Keep the old wood. You can always go back. I own several Enfields that I have "cleaned up" by replacing missing or rusted parts. I had one that was a good shooter but was an otherwise piece of ?#@% I tore it down to nothing and rebuilt it including refinishing the metal. Now it looks GREAT just like it was issued. I don't feel I destroyed the historic value. It is still original looking but got a make-over. Just like an arsenal refinish really.
That's the route I'll probably take, replace the mismatched and repaired wood and the bands (with NOS or good condition original parts ). I will by one of the pro mag replacement mags because I have issues with mine, but I'll still keep the original in storage.
As a further note, if you decide to add a scope, they really do make some good clamp ons that don't require any drilling. I have one and am REALLY happy with it. I use it as a deer rifle but can put it back to original configuration in a couple minutes.
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