Pure magic.............. but not jacked up with big fat wheels I hope RR
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Pure magic.............. but not jacked up with big fat wheels I hope RR
I've been toying with the idea of actually stripping the varnish off and using linseed, but I think, considering the quality of the work done on it, I'll keep it that way.
Thanks again guys for all the comments,
Lou
Leaving this rifle in its current state would provide a nice compare-and-contrast piece to the fine work you do on your restorations, and could be perpetually dragged out as an object lesson as to what "not" to do. Now, what about the other rifles you picked up at the same place? :D
And, Peter, bog standard on the "B" - still running positive earth.
RJW
To answer your question re Edna's work, afaik (or can recall) her refinish jobs were not usually (or at least not always) marked. Many years ago she agreed to rebuild a No1 Mk6 for me, but when I realised what 'rebuild' meant I politely told her not to bother.
ATB
Unless you're busting , if it was me I'd leave as it is, like many non stock rifles, it'll never be original again but its not urgently horrible as it is so its not doing any harm in the present state, and actually is is nice to look at. If it was mine I'd be happy with a rifle like that.Quote:
Originally Posted by louthepou
Well, LSA Mk.III*'s are rare, in any case. They did not switch to the III* until very late in the war.
Did they ever? I have handled a 1918 LSA MkIII. T'was never a star. Using up leftovers post-Armistice? Or couldn't wait to return to pre-war orthodoxy?Quote:
Originally Posted by Westcoast2012
I have an LSA MK III* serial number is around P 2009. something like that, I am relying on memory . 1918 dated. I seem to recall they went to the MK III* in the O XXXX serial range
I've also got a 'P' prefixed LSA MkIII*, dated 1918. If I remember correctly, Stratton's notes on observed LSA MkIII*s only mentioned the 'P' prefix. I'd be interested to see if any 'O' prefix rifles have shown up.
I have a LSA "O xxxx" prefix rifle as well as the P prefix rifle. It was converted to a .410 by India in the late 1920's. I will check on the model and date tonight.
I also have two LSA no2 MK IV rifles of 1915 and 1916 vintage, i will check on them as well.