Thanks folks. I do believe this one's in 303, no DCRA marks anywhere. I will double check though
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Thanks folks. I do believe this one's in 303, no DCRA marks anywhere. I will double check though
Good day everyone, I hope you are all doing great.
Here, a friend brought a No4Mk2 for me to tear down and inspect. First look, I think it may be (or have been) a "legit" target rifle, but rough...
Thanks Green, very much appreciated!
Not that I want to load that old Webley with hot ammo, but it is reassuring to know that I have some options as far as reloading powders go.
Hi folks, been a while...
And although I'm still mostly enjoying repairing and shooting Lee Enfields, a new critter recently came to me. A Webley MkII
In great shape, but I am wondering if...
Yeah I wasn't expecting that group, at all. Winchester Super X is the cheapest brand we find here, typically. I had a few reloads with me as well, but didn't group great with them.
Will remove the buttstock soon and see what I find on it
And: Hoping this version of the picture of the left side of the socket comes out with better resolution?
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Thanks Ron - indeed, I have the scope, it's also mismatched - maybe I am collecting serial numbers lol - but it's in great shape, was serviced (expertly, I might add) by Warren (wheaty) over the past...
Good day everyone,
Haven't posted in a while! But, here's something which showed up here, and I am hoping to get some opinions on its authenticity. Actually, I am fairly certain parts are...
Hello everyone,
Here's a buttstock I'm working with at the moment for a fellow SMLE enthusiast here in Canada. Now, this is the 3rd time (I think) I see this exact pattern of drilling in a SMLE...
Thanks Patrick, appreciated
Just to add to the fun, here's how off-center the firing pin strike is:
https://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/2019/07/O8TZA2Fjpg1-1.jpg
i'll try to take pics of the action tonight after work. The action does look good, scrubbed of all markings though (looks refinished)
Hello Martini enthusiasts!
A fellow asked me to look at his Martini carbine. Was able to get this out of the frame. Leaves me wondering if it's a trustworthy part. I tested the action before...
So this means that after WW1 some rifles received a mag cut-off if they had the slot for it?
Hello folks,
I tried finding some info in my Skennerton book about this, with no success.
I've been going on with my life for several years knowing that the Brits moved from the No1Mk3...
The broken piece was completely separated, starting at the back edge of the band groove.
One advice I could have used (didn't think about it but, I was reminded about it after the fact!) was to use heavy leather, helps with clamp slippage and prevents marring of surfaces - will remember...
lol yeah, I think that's probably the most intense clamping operation I've done on a handguard though. This handguard comes from an SMLE which belongs to another enthusiastic collector in Canada.
...
"So, how desperate are you to fix this SMLE front handguard?"
Me: "This much"
https://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/2018/12/VddR1Kl-1.jpg
Was that a stock set from Ralph in Yukon? Looks nice...
The recoil draws look like they'll need some work for proper fit on the recoil lugs. that would be one of the things to watch for.
It's the eye of Sauron from Lord of the Rings! lol
I does look great. Gives it character, sets it apart from other Martinis in a crowd for sure. Sadly, it's not mine!!!
i'm afraid of what's going to find its way into my shop now... ;)
A few more pics, almost done. Missing a front band, and a screw to install the small cap at the tip of the muzzle. The grain of...
Hi folks, thought I'd share this one with you, simply given the fun I had inletting the forend to receive the metal tab (or "hook").
The India-made forend came rather "naked" - it required...
That sounds like a brilliant idea. I was thinking of shooting a few copper-jacketed .22 bullets through, but your method sounds more appropriate... (albeit it does involve more work too!)
Thanks everyone for advices and ideas. Took the time over the past two weeks to do two things:
1. Spend the first week of the holidays fighting a cold, and
2. Spend some time during the second...
indeed Patrick, that's pretty much the approach I've selected for now. My goal here is minimal intervention to prevent any further damage, and keep as much as the original finish as possible. Remove...