Odd 35 Whelen Imp + Lee Enfield 303

[HOGWILD338-378]

Yes it's the Blonde with lipstick :shock: 795.00 anyone know anything about this critter? Possible custom build? It's listed as model 1917 Winchester?

Also the bottom rifle is a Lee Enfield British 303 supposedly a Mark 1 or Mark 4 that was repoped with a new stock in Santa Fe springs California back in the 50's or 60's ? Guys said it had original metal only thing that was changed out was the stock ? 185.00 seems reasonable but not sure what I would have ? Beside History and a war relic I suppose or could I have more ? :grin: a boat paddle?

 

[truck driver]

The Maple stock looks like a Bishop stock the action is a 1917 military action someone has redone and put a side mount on it for the scope. They probably machined the back top of the receiver to low when they cut the rear sight off that's why it has a side mount on it. Winchester in original issue would have been a collector. It is someones idea of a custom.
Can't tell much on the Enfield, What condition the barrel bore is in the 303 was the equivalent of the 30-06, some were even made state side but in that configuration it is a shooter only. It could be a truck gun if the bore is bright and it shoots ok.

 

[HOGWILD338-378]

Thanks for the info as that was about what I had planned for the 303 if the action looked good! It looked well warn so it is probably the reason for the 185.00 price I guess ! Stock looked ok but just the wrong stock? Supposedly ! A shooter would be nice as long as it was not 1 of these that supposedly had a wandering zero ? Ya hear a anything about this or maybe I am talking about the Mark V ? British?

 

[truck driver]

I really don't know a lot about the different Enfields. I never liked the looks of them though they were quite popular for jungle warfare during WWII in the carbine jungle version.

 

[HOGWILD338-378]

I have a friend that has a few War relics in really great condition and I will check with him as he will steer me clear of this I bet but I will talk to him about it anyway as he has extensive knowledge as he worked in a gun shop for years cleaning collectables his boss would bring back from auction! I think he also bought all the nicer ones :lol:

 

[nvbroncrider]

Did the 1917 cock on close?

 

[HOGWILD338-378]

The blonde stock scared me from playing with it but he is my FFL so I will be seeing frequently this year :lol: hopefully in the next week or so and I will check it out for ya! I think if the stock was refinished would sure make it look a lot better ? Might be a big mistake as I am not sure but I like the Weatherby look but it has to be done properly as the furniture is impressive! I played with the 303 for a little while and did not ask to play with the Whelen ?