r/canadaguns • u/Jack_inboxx • May 12 '26
Fix my gun How should I unsportized my Mk4?
I never posted here before, but considering the issue I'm facing and the people in this group, this is the perfect opportunity.
I just bought my first firearm with my PAL! Got it for 260 at a local gun show in my province, it's a Lee Endfield Mk4 if I'm not wrong and I'm trying to figure out how to unsportize it and bring it back to it's original glory, any help is greatly appreciated
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u/CanadianLanBoy May 12 '26
The barrel is modified, you would need to replace it.
Reproductions from criterion are Lothar Walther are available, but they are not cheap.
If it's a labour of love, you can still absolutely restore it, but it will not be the most economical route.
If you want to go ahead, you will need a barrel. May need to privately import it (not hard) or ask around to dealers that could order you one. Small parts can be bought (usually NOS) from MARSTAR, you'd need practically all the front end hardware. You'd need a wood set, Prestigious Wood Stocks makes good quality reproduction forends/handguards.
Properly fitting a lee Enfield forend is a very intricate job, but if you are confident in traditional woodworking skills it's not difficult with some patience. Look into Peter Laidler's online articles on stocking up. Without proper fitment the gun will be incredibly inaccurate at best, and will beat itself to death at worse (split forend up the middle). Study these documents, watch videos, and scower forums until you understand not only what needs to be done but why it needs to be done, before you pickup a chisel.