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    Thanks to Warren and Lance! That is precisely...

    Thanks to Warren and Lance! That is precisely the sight and is described and pictured in Skennerton (page 297). I realized after reading your response that the armorer's mark is a broad arrow in a...
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    No. 2 Trainer Sights

    I recently acquired a 1916 LSA No.2 Trainer. It came with adjustable receiver-mounted rear sights marked with the broad arrow and the sight is obviously of the same vintage as the rifle. The only...
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    Parker Hale Sight

    I just purchased a Parker Hale Model 5A sight for my Lithgow No.1 and I'm wondering if anyone knows of mounting instructions that are available. It came with the necessary screws and a spring and my...
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    Peddled Scheme

    The Standard Small Arms and the National Rifle Factory L/E No.1 MkIII's are referred to as the peddle scheme rifles. Can anyone explain that designation?
    May I add that the tragedy in Tucson...
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    Irish Contract

    I just acquired a very nice Fazakerley No.2 with a s/n of PF31XXXX dated 12/53 putting it within the range of the so-called "Irish Contract" according to Stratton. Unlike most that I've seen, this...
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    Long Branch Markings

    I have been trying to obtain a matching 1950 Long Branch. I have all of the other manufacturers represented in my collection (including a POF, which you don't see too often) and all match including...
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    Sticky: 1950 94l6321

    1950 94l6321
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    Thanks Ron, Any thoughts on the odd cartouche...

    Thanks Ron,
    Any thoughts on the odd cartouche above the P on the wrist?
    Terry
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    Long Branch Furniture?

    Hello,
    I don't post a lot which is not to say that I don't read some of the posts and I do own about 20 righteous specimens of the venerable L/E. Be that as it may, I could use your help on this...
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    Now you have me scared! I found the information...

    Now you have me scared! I found the information about the sighting tripod fascinating. But the collection of Lee Enfields!!!! Is that what I'm in for? I showed the photo of the gun room to my...
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    No1 MkIII Questions

    I recently acquired a very nice 1915 Enfield Mk III, s/n O90XX which seems to have been converted to the MkIII* configuration. The volley sights are gone and in fact , the forend shows no evidence...
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    Thank you for your observations. This is the...

    Thank you for your observations. This is the first time in my experience that not having any money turned out to be an advantage. Who needs that damned ol' economic stimulus money...
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    That particular Long Branch with the Alaskan...

    That particular Long Branch with the Alaskan Lyman scope (alas, not matched to the rifle) went for about $2400 on GB about 2 days ago. I thought it was a decent price, and had I the $, I peobably...
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    Lonely 1944 BSA T s/n A30865 in desparate need of...

    Lonely 1944 BSA T s/n A30865 in desparate need of long term relationship with scope s/n 14623
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    I have 1944 BSA T s/n P36802 with Taylor Hobson...

    I have 1944 BSA T s/n P36802 with Taylor Hobson Mk3 s/n 25506 looking for its mate T-H s/n 24190. Terry
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    I purchased a T with all the appropriate markings...

    I purchased a T with all the appropriate markings (including the pencilled serial numbers on the inside of the handguards and on the buttstock wrist) last year for $850 at a gun show. Many of the...
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    She sure looks purty to me! I have a genuine sure...

    She sure looks purty to me! I have a genuine sure fired BSA with every T, TR,
    S51, S etc ya'll could hope for just awaitin' for the right scope ta come by an' ask her for a date. Good on ya wal!
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    Thanks, that explains the DREADED ISHAPORE...

    Thanks, that explains the DREADED ISHAPORE SCREW!! What was that old fable, Hansel and Grettel, in which they left bread crumbs to find their way back. I have found this old BSA's way back.
    Terry
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    Might be a five shot "Santa Fe" mag

    Might be a five shot "Santa Fe" mag
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    Regimental Cartouche?

    If anyone is familiar with regimental cartouches, perhaps you can help me. There is a 3/4" diameter circle embossed on the buttstock of my early BSA Shirley (s/n A11XX) with a broad arrow in the...
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    Well, I didn't find any Indian ownership marks...

    Well, I didn't find any Indian ownership marks but I did find an interesting record of the weapon's history. The English proof mark is there and just as clear and distinct as you could wish. There...
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    Mine's a BSA Shirley and also shows no signs of a...

    Mine's a BSA Shirley and also shows no signs of a split stock. I think I will disassemble it tonight and see if there are any Indian ownership markings.
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    Ishapore Screw

    Maybe you fellows can answer a question. Is the so-called dreaded Ishapore screw that big ugly slotted screw in ther lower forend stock just a few inches forward of the action body? Does it mean...
  24. I have to say that my understanding of the T and...

    I have to say that my understanding of the T and the generation of markings associated with it, which began with Terry Warner's article a couple of years ago, has expanded greatly as a result of this...
  25. Hollan and Hollan? Thus guy knows hiz stiff!

    Hollan and Hollan? Thus guy knows hiz stiff!
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