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I am looking for oversize bolt heads for SMLE rifles. Does anyone know of a source?

thank you.

Bolt heads for the SMLE are standard or done as specials, unlike those for the No4 which are numbered 0-through to 4 for taking up headspace.

SMLE or No1 bolt heads are not interchangeable with the No4 bolt heads, No4 bolt heads are usually available but I wouldn't know where in the US.

For a specific sized, non standard, SMLE bolt head that will be very problematic.

Try this site for Enfield parts in the US.

http://www.ssporters.com/Parts%20Listing%20Page.htm

Thank you for the website and information gentlemen.

Roy

Do you know what size you are looking for ?

As Dromia pointed out finding one will be difficult. About the only source I know of is an ebay seller who provides a picture of the bolt head in a set of digital calipers, so you know exactly what size you're getting. Don't recall his name though.

I have to check. I have two Enfields that need a new barrel and wanted the bolt heads in stock while they were still available. IIRC, both have standard (non oversize) bolt heads.

Roy, It may be easier to rebarrel and headspace to learn if you need a different bolthead and what length it'd need to be. With two it may be as simple as a bolthead swap. I rebarelled my '41 Lithgow with a NIB '71 Ishapore barrel and actually tightened headspace slightly.

Brad