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Beautiful 1945 Lithgow 303 #1 MK III in Near Perfect condition. Collector Quality!!
Looks like re-park and new wood to me (I have a near mint 1943 marked Lithgow that is original and does NOT look like this (or the next one).
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Enfield Lithgow #1 MK III SMLE 303 Collector Qual. - Auction: 9069003 (Ends 04/12/2009, 11:22:22 PST)
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...20090406134917
YOU CAN CLICK ON THE LINK AND SEE THE PICTURES..
http://www.auctionarms.com/search/di...temnum=9069011
Perfect Condition & like new 1955 Enfield No 4 MK II (F) Fakerzly .303. These were unissued rifles that came in the original mummy wrap in heavy cosmoline.
does not look kosher to moi..
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...20090406135027
OK, I KNOW how to post pics, including removing the extra http, but it is not working for me NOW, sorry..
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Originally Posted by AKA Hugh Uno
I dont know about the metal work but the wood certainly looks 'new' and apears to be very, very dry - a good dose of BLO wouldnt do it any harm
The No.1 Lithgow up for auction appears to be a Jovino put-together but the No.4 Fazakerly looks good. Hugh, your butt looks nice.
The Lithgow is a Jovino bitster going by the s/n. There is a niche collector following for these, but they should be double checked by a L-E knowledgeable g'smith.
The Fazakerley is a '54, not a '55. This can affect the price as the '55s are generally more desired as '55 is the last year of Fazakerley production. More of a $400-500USD rifle that needs some linseed oil. The 'buy it now' price is more a still in the wrap with matching bayonet price.
Brad
I keep telling my girlfriend that no harm is done by a good healthy dose of BLO ME but she keeps boiling linseed oil instead......:confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by Alan de Enfield
I don’t use BLO because after being married for over 35 years my wife and I have finally reached mutual sexual compatibility……………….
We both get headaches now :rolleyes:
Does anyone have ACI 88 of what was used prior to September 1940 and what date RLO was rescinded for use?
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...9/06/RLO-1.jpg
I have one just like it and can say with great certainty that it is a J. Jovino rifle cobbled together from left over Lithgow stores/spares. The serial number, 'A' suffix is a dead giveaway for one thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by AKA Hugh Uno
I fitted a Central sight and a target sling swivel to mine for 'paper punching'.