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New Lithgow MKIII
Been keeping an eye out for one of the WWII Lithgow MKIII's and finally nailed one today at an on-line sale.
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https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...owMKIIIb-1.jpg
Auction description advised:
Cal. 303 British. S# E8652. Front of receiver has "A" broad arrow "F". Dated 1942. Nice appearing arsenal rebuild. Appearing unused since. Bolt handle numbered differently. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent with a good to very good bore.
Better pics and description when it arrives.
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That's the way to get them, now find a bayonet to match. And clips and sling...
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Maybe a new nose cap as it appears to have had the bayonet boss and mount removed, or is that just how the photo has been cropped?
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nice timber, maybe some more detailed pics to drool over.
Regards
Fergs
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It looks as though the woodwork has been power sanded to within an inch of its life! Pic 5 and 6, the wood should always be proud of the metalwork
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Wow, that no bayonet capability having nose cap changes the whole look of the package. Weird, almost! But if you go looking for a replacement, the "windowed" sight protectors are distinctly Australian.
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Replacement nose caps are not too hard to come by in Australia via the internet.
:)
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Interesting that your rifle has the same A F marking I questioned in my post regarding my 1941 Lithgow. If you're going to shoot it, let us know how it does.
