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Hi homer

I don't think it was reamed out for a heavy, have a look at the pics, see what you think mate.
makes me wonder why the nosecap was opened up, or perhaps the wood was replaced also??
Man...

Homer
I will check again buddy, get back to you, that will explain the nose cap being opened up..

Jb303

Hi Homer,sorry mate, I mean the sight base is matched to the replacement barrel, I was having a brain fart...lol,

The holes through the stock have got me at a total loss, the stock is not cracked...

Muffet

Thank you so much for solving the riddle of that dammed P mark with the heart.. Thank you very much buddy. I can stop researching now, lol.

And hi Homer, yes mate the sight base matches...

Hi guys
In answer to the Italian acceptance I can not find any on my rifle, anywhere. I did some research on these and was informed by Euroarms that a lot of these sacred SMLE's were given to them...

Hi Jim, SMLE addict and Homer

Yes good spot on the nosecap, I didn't even notice that in my excitement, The forend is not numbered at all apart from the MA41 then B, the top hand guard is also...

Hi Men.

Just picked up a 1916 Lithgow that was in Italy ( government storage) for decades.
Interesting rifle, still retains its maple stock, apart from the top hand guard which is coach wood....

Hi Men

It's been a long time since I posted, I finally got around to cleaning up my HT and re-oiling the wood, took forever wiping it down.

I have attached some photos and have updated my photo...

Hi Patrick,

I will take the old girl for a shoot soon and post some pics, This one will remain in its original state, apart from regular cleaning, etc.

I love these K98's superb...

Hi Men,

Just picked up a 1937 Porto Contract K98, all matching and in good order and not messed with. Nicely stamped with good markings and good bore. There is no Portuguese crest on the woodwork...

Here are some better larger photo's

Sorry guys I am terrible at this.

JB303

Here are some pics of my new purchase 1916 Lithgow High mount.

It took a while to get one.

pics to come as soon as i work it out

nice..

Hi Brad,

Survey questions as follows:

1)Rifle serial number: 44462
2)Receiver manufacturer: Lithgow
3)Receiver year stamp: 1916
4)Butt date stamp:none
5)Butt size cant see it looks normal...

Yes mate, I was out at Penrith, I was very lucky to get the HT, the No 4's were priced at $6k to $6500, they were in very good order.

cheers

John

No buddy,

I was out buying a 1916 HT Sniper on Saturday. High mount with its original carry case for the scope. will post pics soon as i pick it up, just waiting for the PTA.

Very nice old girl, where did you find this beauty.

jb303

Hi Guys

Its been a while, I have picked up two lovely 1941, K98's ( porto contract) from Euroarms italy, rare find to get these two, but worth the search. They have been in Government storage for...

Guys,

The bolt is matching..the cocking piece is has been changed ONLY.. Its matching, all matching barrel, receiver, bolt, etc,..The cocking piece was probably changed whilst in service with the...

Hi

I have just purchased 3 Lithgow SMLE's from the Italian Navy.. They are a 1914, 1918 and 1919 No1 Mk111. These rifles have been in storage since the end of ww2 and were opened from storage...

Thanks for the feeedback,

I will try and get some better photos of the HT, The cocking piece has the square ribbed type and the front of the bolt head is stamped MA47.

I will list some new...

Hi,

I have purchased a 1917 SMLE HT (low mount) in good condition with lots of markings and alas no scope, except for the one currently on ebay:

On the rear of the stock it is stamped R then ...

The high power is a great pistol to shoot, although the GLOCK 9mm is very easy to strip, clean and maintain and the model 17 is a great shooter.

Oh so close if I had the Pommy enfield sniper it would be just right, unfortunately I have the SMLE 1917 HT and need the AOC PATT 1918.

Thank you for having a look and posting it.

Cheers
JB