Interesting to see the scratched x on the receiver under the front scope mount, we see the x on the timber edge in the same spot??????????
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Interesting to see the scratched x on the receiver under the front scope mount, we see the x on the timber edge in the same spot??????????
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bros, you may as well take the next step, bead blast it, phosphate / parkerize and paint with Suncorite, at least it will keep any future corrosion at bay.
As illustrated here, I have seen the little 'S' sight mark (on the cut-off block) stamped longways and upright and occasionally almost hidden below the fore-end line. Obviously indicating that this marking was made after the rifle was stripped, during its in-inspection
Bigduke6....not sure if I'm going to get it refinished now, i think it cleaned up real well and doesn't it look at little period correct??? I can assure you the corrosion will not get any worse now that it's in good hands. Don't forget it was found in the wall of a house and it's not going back there. The worst area is just ahead of the receiver ring on the barrel, also on the one photo there is a T stamp on that part of the barrel ...does that have any significance in regards to being a T. The bore is in very, very good shape.....funny how that rust works...exterior/interior, I doubt there was any oil in that bore before it was stowed away. Now the waiting game starts to see if the fellow I got it from will come up with the scope which apparently another fellow has.
23904, the older brother of your telescope 23905 is an L1A1 telescope fitted to an L42 rifle living in the UK
Yes, best option now. Cover up those wire wheel marks.Quote:
Originally Posted by bigduke6
Looks like there is an extremely faint T still present. If you are on a laptop try tilting the screen to a sharper viewing angle, it can have a polarizing effect to help see minor detail.
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I'll have a look again!!!!
Great looking gun. I've recently purchased my first and have become addicted to the history of these rifles. I was in the same boat as you as I had to do minor work to my gun. Matching up all the specific markings to a true T was like a treasure hunt!
I looked again for the "T".....I'm sure it's not thereQuote:
Originally Posted by Cold_Zero