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    https://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/2015/11/5...

    https://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/2015/11/5eaaec9c3dc27ae72af54ae5d82cdb26_zpsppe2-1.jpg.


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    BSA commercial carbine

    Acquired at English auction, appreciate all comments. No visible serial number, '28’ stamped on rear sight ladder and stock side of cocking lever (partial serial number?) 'Laingsburg' was a Boer...
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    Purchased, came with bonus reference book 'THE...

    Purchased, came with bonus reference book 'THE LIBERATOR PISTOL by Ralph Hagan. I will of course pay a premium for an original floor plate. Semper Fi , Don
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    They were not serial numbered, there are some...

    They were not serial numbered, there are some small 'mold' marks including mold numbers, collecting gun Friday to show around as have 3 day inspection period, so I can put a box of white box thru...
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    Thanks for input and hello Brian, I've been out...

    Thanks for input and hello Brian, I've been out of touch. It's the real deal, $900???
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    FP-45 Liberator

    Offered one last week, very good condition but no floor plate or accessories, a model 3 '3 hole' as per reference book, for $900. Should I walk away or run back? Thanks and Semper Fi, Don
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    Was offered one last week, vg condition but...

    Was offered one last week, vg condition but missing floor plate and no accessories, $900. Should I walk, or run back. It was a model 3, '3 hole'?
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    Not to detract from a lively debate about the...

    Not to detract from a lively debate about the 'Irish Contract', Calfed's wrapped rifle is UF 55 A15546. I've read on another British forum (ARRSE) that the 'Irish' rifles were in the 'PF' series,...
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    White .303 cloth bandolier?

    A friend just found some white bandoliers in an estate that are identical to the common cloth bandolier but white and with no markings whatsoever. I've never seen one and sorry I have no photo. Any...
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    I have completed the bipod/coupler/latch...

    I have completed the bipod/coupler/latch assembly, recently finding the missing latch. I've hidden that ugly sling away, what is the most correct sling for the Izzy HB?
    Thanks, Don
  11. Thanks for suggestion, email sent. Don

    Thanks for suggestion, email sent. Don
  12. Source for L1A1 furniture in the U.K. (or States)?

    Just fled the Arizona heat for another lovely summer in England, and shopping for an L1A1 handguard set in the black pebble grain. Looking for a source, even in the States for that matter, as I'll...
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    Robert Yates Stratton, two Bronze Stars, Pacific...

    Robert Yates Stratton, two Bronze Stars, Pacific Campaign, 'Polar Bear' Brigade in Iceland before Pearl Harbor, then off to Pacific. Weapons Company Commander, Regular Marine (as opposed to...
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    Negative Charlie, no relation. ---------- Post...

    Negative Charlie, no relation.

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    We lost the Colonel several years ago, so many WW11 heros are departing....
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    Sorry Jim, didn't take a lot of photos as thought...

    Sorry Jim, didn't take a lot of photos as thought uniqueness was that it was purchased from the Corps in 1949, well before the DCM release. I wasn't aware an Officer could purchase a weapon in...
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    A USMC Carbine with provenance:

    My friend Colonel Stratton (Major at the time) purchased several weapons from the Marine Corps, this one a 7-43 Underwood, as you can see purchased in 1949 for $31.26! Only upgrade appears to be the...
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    Thank you Midmichigun. I'm leaving Arizona for...

    Thank you Midmichigun. I'm leaving Arizona for the summer, while the L1A1 is being built, hope to have hands-on and photos for you on my return in October. Will consider the fate of the CAI-SPORTER...
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    Mark at Arizona Response Systems, a respected...

    Mark at Arizona Response Systems, a respected valley builder, looked at it today, and noted the receiver is Argentine, only imported by CAI, worth $450 standing alone. Yes there is a bipod, but...
  19. Box of 1942 British .303 in greek box interesting?

    Found at this weekend's gun show, various 1942 head stamped (RG etc.) ammo possibly not original to box. Any member see this box before? Re-boxed in Greece post war? Just curious. Thanks, Don
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    Will be in our cottage in Twyford, Melton...

    Will be in our cottage in Twyford, Melton Mowbray, from May on. Cheers, Don
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    :Here is the only 'stamping' on the...

    :Here is the only 'stamping' on the Butt:https://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/2013/03/DSCN0942_zps304ead7e-1.jpg
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    Perhaps it is suncorite and I just assumed oil...

    Perhaps it is suncorite and I just assumed oil blackened. Most of my suncorite finished Enfields are obvious due to that paint flaking wear appearance. Are the post war No.4Mk2's suncorite? If so...
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    What the heck could that 'FR' represent? Perhaps...

    What the heck could that 'FR' represent? Perhaps not military related? Any thoughts if it's not Fred's? Cheers, Don
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    Define 'riggers' please, I can only think of...

    Define 'riggers' please, I can only think of parachute riggers? Cheers, Don
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    Unmarked canvas carbine case?

    Came across this case, not a stencil/stamp on it inside or out, unlined, talon zip. Could this be USGI or otherwise? Thanks, Don...
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