Lee Enfield Cleaning Kit and Components – British 303 – Nato 7.62 -Parts Catalog
Specifications
| All Returns Accepted | ReturnsNotAccepted |
| MPN | Does Not Apply |
| Vintage | Yes |
| Country/Region Of Manufacture | United Kingdom |
| Gauge/Caliber | .308 Caliber |
| Main Purpose | Lubrication |
| Brand | MoD |
| Type | Bore Mop |
Cleaning kits, components and supplies for Commonwealth forces using the British 303 in Lee Enfield No 4 Rifles, No5 Carbines an their derivatives (and their Nato 7.62 x 51mm successors). Sold as an assembled kit, or mix and match to build your own. 303 series Steel Tin - Good for No4 & No5 - Armory refurbished - in use from 1943 through to @1970 features 3 internal partitions and a slot in the lid for gauze - unmarked - good condition. 1970's Simplified Steel Tin - Marked with the NATO number for 7.62 x 51mm devices, 3 internal partitions, flat lid and base, no gauze clip in the lid. Often seen in the L42 transit chest. 1980's Repainted Simplified Steel Tin - Marked with the NATO number for 7.62 x 51mm devices. 3 internal partitions, raised lid, no gauze clip in the lid. These went to war in the Falklands and kept "Thatchers army" busy repainting them. Oilers!Brass Mk3 - earlier rounded base - cannot be stood up.Brass Mk4 (1905-1950) - various complete and partial markings - used with good seal. Unmarked base, CA on lid (marked "CA" lid in description)Plastic - Australian Lithgow - 7 Pointed Star on the bases - used with good sealCommonwealth Plastic 1940's+ NOS. Black or brown (opaque or clear).Black hollow lid plastic - 1980s 7.62x51mm edition Wire Gauze - NOS - clips into 303 tin lid Pull through - natural chord and brass for 303, nylon and steel pointy tube for Nato 7.62 x 51mm, Single format for Rifles, Double for squad level systems. 2x4 patches - some tins have good antique rolls of 10 to 12 patches, or add / buy separately a modern production run roll (12 pieces) 2x4 patches. Bore Brush - not seen in the kits, but can be added to the pull through - .30cal / 308 / 7.62mm / 303 caliber range Multi-tool for 7.62x51mm devices 30cal / 308 / 7.62mm / 303 bi-metalic bore and chamber brush - threaded A limited amount of complete 303 cleaning kit tins - good tin, black plastic oiler, 12 count length of 2 x4", Pull Through, 2 x Wire Gauze, Nylon Bristle Brush. A limited amount of complete 7.62 Vinyl Pouch cleaning kits - good tin, black plastic oiler, pointy Pull Through, 7.62 multi-tool, Nylon Bristle Brush. Please feel free to ask any questions and to check out my other Lee Enfield items. More photos and details coming soon!
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