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    It is also worthy of mention this revolver was...

    It is also worthy of mention this revolver was not surplussed off by the Brits, as there are none of the requisite post release commercial proofs on the pistol. My suspicion is this revolver was...
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    Spare No.2 revolver hammers which can be...

    Spare No.2 revolver hammers which can be cannibalized for their firing pins show up for nominal prices on a regular basis on Ebay. Highly suggest that course of action. As Pete Laidler noted, the...
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    There's a difference in the angle of the bevel on...

    There's a difference in the angle of the bevel on the extractor hook. This allows for single feed in the Springfield. The Mauser essentially was designed to use controlled feed. This means...
  4. Spinecracker, your revolver is an early No.2 Mk....

    Spinecracker, your revolver is an early No.2 Mk. I version when originally made. It would have been both SA/DA in the mechanism when produced in 1931, thus have a spurred hammer. For more info get...
  5. Jmoore, the marking in question denotes that 10%...

    Jmoore, the marking in question denotes that 10% of the parts in that particular batch were inspected before going into stores. Strictly a wartime marking, often seen on Enfield revolvers produced...
  6. Yes, Newcastle, I've been using a Brit P/08 web...

    Yes, Newcastle, I've been using a Brit P/08 web sling to make a hasty sling for years. It'll work just fine. And it's plenty tight to accomplish its intended purpose.
  7. Gumsehwah, I would highly recommend you get on...

    Gumsehwah, I would highly recommend you get on your computer and hook into eBay Australia. The Lithgow forestocks and other Aussie made SMLE parts show up there for sale with great regularity. DO...
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    That will teach me to answer late in my day. ...

    That will teach me to answer late in my day. Yep, missed the lack of machined cutoff slot in my quick look at the photos. My personal Lithgow III/1941, s/n B74659 is rust blued and has a mag cutoff...
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    I presume you are referring to the two holes in...

    I presume you are referring to the two holes in the lower handguard. These are the heads of the brass rivets which retain the handguard spring in place. Perfectly normal, certainly not a bubba...
  10. If you need to discuss this, PM me and I'll give...

    If you need to discuss this, PM me and I'll give you a quick course verbally. You'll understand this is not that difficult to undertake. I have adjusted at least half a dozen SMLE bolts for good...
  11. Aragorn, a brand new Lithgow bolt plus all the...

    Aragorn, a brand new Lithgow bolt plus all the necessary bolt components may be obtained from Springfield Sporters for a nominal fee. Follow Pete Laidler's advice on fitting it up to your existing...
  12. As my memory serves me, I once read in one of the...

    As my memory serves me, I once read in one of the Carcano books, the "2" signified a rifle or carbine produced and issued by fascist Italian Social Republic ("RSI") in northern Italy 1943-1945. They...
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    Salt Flat, old time gunsmiths doing sporter...

    Salt Flat, old time gunsmiths doing sporter conversions on these rifles back in the day usually cut off the threads on the barrel shroud and slipped this down over the barrel shank to cover the...
  14. Peter, I checked Apex before I sent my reply to...

    Peter, I checked Apex before I sent my reply to this thread and they show they have the necessary parts for nwptrain's revolver. At least that's what they say on their website. They used to have...
  15. Your Albion revolver is well worth repairing. ...

    Your Albion revolver is well worth repairing. Apex Gun Parts has the parts you require in stock, so check their net site.

    As noted by Peter, the Mark III grips have been modified/updated likely...
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    Replacement lanyard rings for the Enfield/Albion...

    Replacement lanyard rings for the Enfield/Albion No.2 revolvers are damned hard to come by and when found are generally pretty high dollar as there are so many of these pistols extant missing this...
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    RSAF Enfield switched to the smooth backstrap in...

    RSAF Enfield switched to the smooth backstrap in 1942 with the adoption of the No.2 Mark I**pattern revolver.
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    Yep, that is an Indonesian star alright.

    Yep, that is an Indonesian star alright.
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    Early Ishapores are really nicely made and are at...

    Early Ishapores are really nicely made and are at least as good quality as their English manufacture contemporaries. Purchase with confidence. Not an altogether common rifle!
  20. Tell your buddy a non-refurbed 91/30 is a scarce...

    Tell your buddy a non-refurbed 91/30 is a scarce bird and he can likely make a good enough profit selling it to knock a nice bit of change off a repro sniper rig. It is a crying shame to modify such...
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    Stock is defintely a Soviet made stock. It is...

    Stock is defintely a Soviet made stock. It is not Finnish. Likely a Continuation War 1941-1944 capture 91/30 donated its stock to this action. In fact, it is very likely a 1941 production stock...
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    Steve H is absolutely correct. And take a look...

    Steve H is absolutely correct. And take a look at the inletting for the volley site plate under high magnification--really ghastly and defintely not mil spec. Keep your hand off your wallet!
  23. Correct for 1941 or very early 1942 Long Branch...

    Correct for 1941 or very early 1942 Long Branch No.4 Mark I/I* production. Same applies to 1941 No.4's of British manufacture and North American examples. Very uncommonly seen nowadays. I have a...
  24. The correct 1300 yd No.4 rear sight you require...

    The correct 1300 yd No.4 rear sight you require is readily available from either SARCO or Springfield Sporters for quite nominal prices.
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    Is there any possibility the safety is in the...

    Is there any possibility the safety is in the 'on' position, which would automatically drop the hammer to the safe/fired position?
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