r/canadaguns • u/Wokeforpepe • Apr 13 '26

Milsurps / Prohib Gentlemen, fellow Canadians

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I have finally finished the process of refinishing my No.5 Mk 1 and pictures just don’t do the finish justice. Tried to give a couple angles to showcase the sheen and gorgeous grain. And before they say I hurt the value, I really don’t care. IMO this lil guy is the best Lee Enfield out there, a true joy to shoot and scoot around with in the bush.

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u/IPSC_Canuck Apr 13 '26

Very cool man!!

Is the sling new webbing? Of did you manage to find a sling in THAT good of condition?

Did you use Circa 1850 on it?

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u/Wokeforpepe Apr 13 '26

Honest truth is it’s just a magpul RLS in coyote brown. And yes I used circa 1850 danish oil, followed by 50/50 mineral spirits to polyurethane mix. It may be sacrilege to some, but I am more than happy with the end result🥹

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u/IPSC_Canuck Apr 13 '26

Oh i never thought about doing a poly topcoat on mine. I only really ever shoot it for service rifle though, so it’s somewhat pampered.

I use a modern sling as well. My original is pretty fragile. You had me fooled with yours!

Meh sacrilege. Rifles are meant to be shot and enjoyed. I could understand if it had a historical significance specific to that particular rifle, but just a run of the mill rack rifle, fill yer boots.

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u/Wokeforpepe Apr 13 '26

My thoughts exactly!