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  1. I may have answered my own question again. The...

    I may have answered my own question again. The short dovetail and square relief cut in the photos are identical.

    2: BLADE, foresight, Mks. 1,2, 3 - BRP CORP
  2. Various dovetails of foresight elements, what do I have?

    Ahead of changing the foresight element on the BSA 1945 T rifle mentioned in a previous post, I went to the references (Laidler, Reynolds and Stratton) and sorted my elements by type of Mark. I have...
  3. I did not turn the screws snug. There is a metal...

    I did not turn the screws snug. There is a metal to metal interaction that a big part of me says to leave alone. Even tensing a screwdriver will change whatever happy equilibrium and "bond" has...
  4. I might not have taken your offer on the spot. I...

    I might not have taken your offer on the spot. I know in my parts bucket (almost all air and Ziploc bags, and not many parts), I have spare Mk I sights. I'd want to match the maker to the original...
  5. I shot my No.4(T) scopeless and was underwhelmed

    On Sunday I attended a scheduled regional milsurp matches. Looking at the rules, the gun locker and the ammunition locker, I decided to shoot a No.4. There were "a few" good ones to choose from.
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    Sticky: Roger, I had a chance to buy 0C0303 (less scope...

    Roger, I had a chance to buy 0C0303 (less scope T) in 2002 or 03. The seller wouldn't budge on negotiating, and I was poor. I am poorer today for not finding the few more $ he was asking. This was...
  7. Umm? Has he been released? Does he have...

    Umm? Has he been released? Does he have computer access? I really don't know Peter's current circumstances.
  8. Reprinting out-of-print books

    Yes, this is a dreadfully old thread. Yes, there has been a lot of water under the bridge since then. However, I was prompted to see what copies of Peter's STEN book were selling for. Absolutely...
  9. Visiting after a long time away - and I have a No.4T question

    At one point No.4T rifles were common in UK; common enough for a particular company to assemble a quantity for a second conversion run. My memory tells me that a gunsmith of certain respectability...
  10. Thanks fellas. I was confused by the numbered...

    Thanks fellas. I was confused by the numbered parts, but the adjustable sight and apparently early parts. Thanks for the help!
  11. The Humber "Pig" has a nose like a truck, but the...

    The Humber "Pig" has a nose like a truck, but the Saxon has a snub nose with the engine on the side. I saw Saxons in Bosnia and asked about the right-hand drive on those miserable narrow roads. The...
  12. These are the photos off the internet auction. ...

    These are the photos off the internet auction.

    https://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/2013/11/SwitzersM1rightside_zps0412c5ed-1.jpg...
  13. The Saracen is on wooden blocks at the moment in...

    The Saracen is on wooden blocks at the moment in the corner of the workshop. It sat outdoors for decades, and water got between the add-on plates and the hull armour. It froze and thawed repeated. ...
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    My dad had a cold barrel V-bull with his Long...

    My dad had a cold barrel V-bull with his Long Branch No.4T and the No.32 REL Mk II scope. I've told this story before; he was enroute to a vintage rifle match but wasn't sure of his zero. There was...
  15. Jim: I agree with your points. The stamped...

    Jim:

    I agree with your points. The stamped sight is usually considered a post-war revision. To be authentic (to type) the backsight should be a flip. Without splitting hairs, the common opinion...
  16. Non Enfield but British post war military related

    A collector acquaintance is rebuilding an Alvis Mk6 Saracen armoured car. It was a Mk3 contracted to Libya, which was not delivered but taken on strength by the British Army for Northern Ireland. ...
  17. Your considered opinion please - 5-43 Inland M1

    I recently bought a 5-43 dated Inland, sn 265xxx. I have the reference books for many types of WWII firearm to recognize the differences, but nothing on the US M1 Carbine. So, I'd like a little...
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    If you look closely at the No.5 forestock, you...

    If you look closely at the No.5 forestock, you may see a tiny shiney spot. Is this an Ishapore Screw?

    However, more to the storyline, I would seriously question the "relic of Arnheim"...
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    If you have a good No4 Mk2 stock, I will happily...

    If you have a good No4 Mk2 stock, I will happily trade you a good No4 Mk1. I'm in Canada.
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    Good story and good to know. (Like many people)...

    Good story and good to know. (Like many people) I have several of my father's guns, one like a shotgun of my grandfather's, and a handgun from my mother. We also have a .22 rifle that my brother...
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    You won't find much about EALs from Long Branch. ...

    You won't find much about EALs from Long Branch. The company EAL bought parts and did the finish machining themselves.
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    There are PH target rifles in the back of guys'...

    There are PH target rifles in the back of guys' gun lockers. Write a little story for the DCRA Marksman magazine and solicit parts. You may be introduced to someone sitting on the motherlode.
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    Cut down or sporterized Rosses are common enough...

    Cut down or sporterized Rosses are common enough in Canada. Most guys are looking for stocks and stock parts, or upgrades to existing parts. Try posting your question on Canadian Gun Nutz (it is a...
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    How are you going to attach the ring on the...

    How are you going to attach the ring on the boltface? Welding, yes but what technique to keep the temper?
  25. You will never get an good a surface as the...

    You will never get an good a surface as the cracked original. I would explore removing the oils and grime, then after consultation with a good woodworker, glue the crack shut. You are on the right...
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