What kind of price is involved in taking an M17 Enfield, putting a cock on opening kit, 3 position safety and getting rid of the ugly dog leg bolt, replacing with a straight bolt, bottom metal and finally getting it to feed the 404 Jeffery?

Reason why I ask is I have seen a M17 Enfield in 30-06, with the barrel worn out and stock pretty shabby for $300.00 NZ.

This rifle has been drilled and tapped for a scope.

You could save a bit by skipping the cock on opening & 3 position safety. The bolt handle is not a tough one for a competent gunsmith, but you'll still want the bolt face opened out & an enlarged mag box with maybe some attention to the feed rails. Sorry I can't help with costs, its ages since I had any of this done. If you're still set on the three positon safety drop me a PM, I've had one for ages now & won't be using it. I've just spotted this thread further down, a lot of stuff in it is pertinent to what you're looking to do.
Steve.

butchlambert
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Posted Sep 6, 9:56 AM Hide Post
To do the receiver right, with custom bottom metal, mag box, follower, feed rail mods, surface grind the receiver, custom scope mounts, bolt handle, bolt mod., 3 POS safety, and trigger will be right at $2000.
Butch

Buy a CZ 550 or something similar and have enough money left over for a nice piece of wood.

If a gent has the machinery and is capable of doing the work himself, can be a fun project. Otherwise, to do it right, $2000 or so as Butch said is entry level cash to get the job done.

kiwiwildcat: I Just made a posting re Enfield bottom metal..might work out for you.