Educational Zone #28 - Refinishing a US Savage Enfield Mk1 #4 SMLE - Page 3
We cold blued the bolt, but painted the receiver.
Here's the front sight assembly.
There were a few gouges in the wood that we just left there. It gives this old rifle a little character.
You can still clearly see the "U.S. Property" marking.
Took it to the range the next morning and tried some of my handloads. Here I am shooting a group.