Name that Milsurp!

[Stevo]

Any guesses?:) It's any easy one.;)

[stencollector]

Inglis Bren, and likely a mk2.
I've welded up dozens of the cut-ups in that area so that was especially easy.

[Stevo]

Well then, guess that was a bust.:p :thup:

[Klunk]

Oooo...I could play this game....lemme get my camera on super macro


Screw you stencollector!!!

[Stevo]

Go get 'em Klunk, I have faith in you. ;)

You missed what calibre it was though, Stencollector.

[Claven2]

OK, this one's going to be VERY hard, I think. It IS a milsurp in excellent original condition. What is it?

[stencollector]

You missed what calibre it was though, Stencollector.
You didn't ask.
8X57. :wave:

[stencollector]

OK, this one's going to be VERY hard, I think. It IS a milsurp in excellent original condition. What is it?

It's a bit fuzzy, but it looks like the bolt handle of a Ross 05.

[Claven2]

It's a bit fuzzy, but it looks like the bolt handle of a Ross 05.

Nope, keep guessing. Also, you're off by about 27 years or so... ;)

[Klunk]

OK, this one's going to be VERY hard, I think. It IS a milsurp in excellent original condition. What is it?

Well...thats not fair...Isnt there a rule that says pics hafta at least be clear?

Its the porcelain pull-ring on a German potato masher...:dunno:

[Stevo]

I think it's the cap off a Bic pen and Claven's wedding band.

[Claven2]

OK, I'll give hints. Think sidearms, WW2 era.

[Klunk]

dahh...Lanyard ring on a Nagant revolver

Lanyard ring of any kind???

[Claven2]

Yes, a lanyard ring IS in the picture... ;)

[Dimitri]

British Enfield No2 MkI .38 service revolver. :D

Dimitri

[Claven2]

Nope... but gettign somewhat warmer. It's not a revolver though...

Here's another hint. A similar firearm was featured on the cover of one of the "collector grade" series of books... ;)

[Dimitri]

High Standard Auto Pistol ??

Dimitri

[green]

Inglis or Belgian Browning

[Claven2]

Ok, it IS an Inglis... but not just any Inglis. ;)

[Dimitri]

Inglis HighPower ??

Dimitri

[Claven2]

Yes, a Hi-Power. A MkI* to be precise. But not just *ANY* pre-No.2 MkI*... something makes this one very special ;) Look closer at the pics. A copy of "Inglis Diamond" might help... ;)

PS: Badger - you keep quiet - I know you've seen this photo before ;)

[tiriaq]

The only thing that comes to mind is something special, like the gold plated, white gripped "CDH" that was in our favourite ***.

[Claven2]

The only thing that comes to mind is something special, like the gold plated, white gripped "CDH" that was in our favourite ***.


Ding-ding! But let's not comment on the current owner (I edited your post). I'm 100% positive they don't want their identity and wherabouts broadcast ;)

One of 5 special gold plated Hi-Powers given out by the Inglis factory during production. This particular one was gifted to CD Howe, the "minister of everything". Apraisal is in the $20,000 range ;)

I know two of the other 5 are at the National War Museum, and one other is in the RCMP collection. The location of the 5th is unknown to me. This particular one is owned by a friend of mine whom tiriaq also knows. It's in a very good home ;)

[Klunk]

Good Gawd...

Ya...thats REALLY Military Surplus

No more trick questions from Clave

[stencollector]

I have to cry foul!! That gun is not a milsurp. None of those five ever went to war. I doubt they have even seen the inside of a holster.

[Klunk]

I have to cry foul!! That gun is not a milsurp. None of those five ever went to war. I doubt they have even seen the inside of a holster.

What he said...

Can I shoot it...?...no..?...its worth too much?

I have one of Saddams gold plated AKs but I cant show it cuz its unregisterd and full auto...but I never shoot it so thats OK, right?:madsmile:

[Oatmeal Savage]

Does it have it's "Letter of authenticity"?

SW
What he said...
I have one of Saddams gold plated AKs but I cant show it cuz its unregisterd and full auto...but I never shoot it so thats OK, right?:madsmile:

[Stevo]

Nah, but it's full of sand. That counts, right?:thup:

[Son]

You guys on the other side of the rock get to have all the good toys! Not to worry.....
How about we play with this pic? Any ideas- should be pretty easy

[Badger]

You guys on the other side of the rock get to have all the good toys! Not to worry..... How about we play with this pic? Any ideas- should be pretty easy

No.4 Mk1 Enfield with a "Savage" marked sight?

Regards,
Badger

[Stevo]

No.4 Mk1 Enfield with a "Savage" marked sight?

Regards,
Badger

Got the sight part right, Badger. I'm pretty sure it's a Lithgow No.6, though.

Number three on my dream list of Lee-Enfields, behind the Lithgow HT and No1MkIII* Shortened/Lightened.:bow:

[Skippy]

How about another:
http://img393.imageshack.us/img393/4431/untitled2pl9.jpg

Is it too easy?

[Son]

Got the sight part right, Badger. I'm pretty sure it's a Lithgow No.6, though.

Number three on my dream list of Lee-Enfields, behind the Lithgow HT and No1MkIII* Shortened/Lightened.:bow:

Sorry Badger- The only imported part on the rifle, the savage made sight! Gets 'em every time!
Stevo got it right! (he may have seen it elsewhere.....) here's a pic of the whole thing, above it's British cousin.
(BTW, this is only the second time I've managed to access these pages in over a week- I apologise for leaving it hanging, but I have a computer problem I cannot work out. I will be back sooner or later, and will do a piece on my No6 for the MKL if you all like)

[stencollector]

How about another:
http://img393.imageshack.us/img393/4431/untitled2pl9.jpg

Is it too easy?

Not too sure if it's too easy, but it's certainly too small. These eyes aren't getting any younger you know. Any way you can make it bigger?

[tiriaq]

http://photos.imageevent.com/rads/id/websize/IMG_1229.JPG

[Oatmeal Savage]

It looks like the stock wrist of a Brown Bess.

OS

[IMG]

[tiriaq]

Not a Bess, although similar vintage.

[Claven2]

I will be back sooner or later, and will do a piece on my No6 for the MKL if you all like)

Do I have to dignify that with an answer? OK - of course we'd love the addition! :)

[Claven2]

Not a Bess, although similar vintage.

Hmm... I was going to guess India Pattern Bess, but since it isn't a Bess, either Naval PAttern musket or Baker rifle.

[tiriaq]

I/l\D = Indian Department of British Army. Contract Northwest gun (like a trade gun) supplied to HM Indian allies. Lock is marked with crown and /l\ property mark. Contractor is Moxham, who supplied guns to Board of Ordnance 1814-1818. The gun is branded with the I/l\D three places, left wrist, left butt, right forend. Came out of Brant County. At the same time that the BO took over all production of India Pattern muskets from the EIC's contractors, they contracted for NW guns for issue to irregulars in North America.

[Skippy]

Not too sure if it's too easy, but it's certainly too small. These eyes aren't getting any younger you know. Any way you can make it bigger?

It's about the same size as the obscured lanyard ring picture. I'll just spoil it so someone can post something better ;)

It's the bolt of an SVT, showing through the notch in the rear of the bolt cover ;)

Same rifle as the one in the site banner.

[tiriaq]

http://photos.imageevent.com/rads/accessory/websize/IMG_1236.JPG

[Claven2]

WW2 era US 1903 Springfield & M1 Garand Rifle Grenade Recoil Rubber Stock Boot ;)

[Claven2]

OK, here's one...