I thought that there might have least been a 88mm anti aircraft gun amongst that lot, but, alas no.
There was a German WW2 20mm Falk Gun though !
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I thought that there might have least been a 88mm anti aircraft gun amongst that lot, but, alas no.
There was a German WW2 20mm Falk Gun though !
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He was able to get the appropriate licences to keep them fully operational. There are quite a few machine guns in private ownership in Australia. A full auto Colt Commando sold recently for about...
One collector (hoarder?) astonishing arms & militaria collection being auctioned in Australia this week.
Australia's biggest collection of historic militaria up for auction
Over 10,000 lots,...
I'm impressed. If I lived in the US or anywhere that I would need to have a CCW, I'd have a close look at one of these - especially when loaded with Manstoppers !
American Handgunner Novak Fitz...
Thanks for the response.
11? I am envious.
You wouldn't consider parting with one would you? BTW - I am from Cape Town
My response to your old post.
Malcolm of Optical Repairs in Brisbane QLD is excellent , and very knowlegeable & experienced on the No 32 scopes. - malcolm@opticalrepairs.com.au...
Greetings all,
When Metford and early MLM/Enfields left the factory, how were the front volley sights finished?
1. All black.
2. All in the white
3. Pointer black and dial in the white?
4....
Hi - it has a 5 groove barrel, and the date stamp shows it was re-barreled with an Enfield pattern barrel in 1921. This, I believe, was a common practice as I'll hazard a guess that there were no new...
Hi -will post in the next couple of days.. Problem is that I belong to too many forums. Thank you for your help so far
Hi All,
This is a stamp on the upper tang of the buttplate of my Lee-Metford Mk2. I've tried searching to see what it stands for, but to no avail.
Anyone? Thanks117600
smle addict,
You were right on the money. I also asked Ian Skennerton, and this was his response -
As a commercial Lee-Speed (BSA and LSA made them) there was no year or factory stamped on the...
More pictures of my newly-acquired Lee metford MK2. AS you can see, serial number and other mysterious stamps are shown, but no date of manufacture?
117459117458117457
More pictures of my newly-acquired Lee metford MK2. AS you can see, serial number and other mysterious stamps are shown, but no date of manufacture?
117459117458117457
Greetings,
I have just become the proud owner of a Lee-Metford Mk2.
It still has the original cleaning rod, magazine chain, front and rear volley sights and piling swivel.
It joins a mint...
Yes, Optical Repairs - Home - Optical Repairs - Malcolm serviced my No32 Mk3 scope last year and fixed the stuck drums
Have a look at his webpage which shows the Before and After pictures of a No...
Thanks for all your input guys. I;ve decided to pass on it..
I would like to get a Fairbairn Sykes.
I don't mind having a currently made one so, my question is -
Who makes the best version? Nowill? the Chinese? Someone else?
Best means high quality...
Up for sale locally is this intriguing sword, with Moisin bayonet. Described as a Russian Cossack sword, but some quick research reveals that this is an 1881 model Russian Dragoon sword.
I am...
Thanks for the responses everyone.
What I'm going to do now is carefully coat the inside of both rings ( upper & lower ) with 3M ScotchKote - which will provide a great non-slip surface and will...
Greetings all of you Enfield enthusiasts,
I've just had my No32 Mk3 scope serviced, nitrogen filled etc and the previously seized windage and elevation drums now work like clockwork.
My...
Nice collection !
Hi fellow enthusiasts,
After buying a second-hand, and very lightly used, AIA (Australian International Arms) M10 No. 4 about a year ago, and being very delighted with it, (the first picture)..
...
Thanks for the pictures Peter.
My, what a lovely workshop that you have.
I have to make do with a tiny sliver at the back of our garage and the wife has to move her car when I want to use the...
Thanks Peter !
Off to Bunnings tomorrow to get some beeswax. ( To all you non-Australians, it's a major hardware chain ).
Question : Will one of these bars be enough for a complete SMLE stock set, or should I...