What is this thing? and

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09-26-2009, 04:54 PM
AKA Hugh Uno

What is this thing? and

does anyone want it?

I got this today, it clearly is a training device for Enfield rifles. No clue how it works or WHAT it does? Is it worth anything? I figured someone might want it among the Enfield collectors?

I didin't pay much, so unless it is something really rare, I don't want much either! LOL.

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...standard-5.jpg
09-26-2009, 04:57 PM
Peter Laidler

Ah, yes, the top, rifle mounting from a 'STAND, aiming'. Used for training recruits in the art of aiming rifles. Best described if someone shows a picture of the whole thing. You're missing the tripod part
Training value., nil
monetry value, same
09-26-2009, 05:42 PM
jona

Peter, it DOES have value. Seldom and seldom encountered. I would not mind acquiring it, and I believe there are several others drooling over it also. Post it on the trader and see what happens.
09-26-2009, 05:50 PM
Badger

I have a complete one of those sitting in my basement.... :D

Unless someone else posts a pic of the complete unit for you first, I'll try to take some pics tomorrow and put them in this thread.

Regards,
Badger
09-26-2009, 05:57 PM
AKA Hugh Uno

done, onthe shopper now

is 45.00 + actual shipping to much?
09-26-2009, 06:08 PM
Son

Badger, if you get to take some pics, could you do a close-up of the screw adjustment for elevation? Mine is missing all the threaded bits, and I was looking at making one for it.
Ta, mate.
09-26-2009, 06:25 PM
Gibbs505

Mystrey solved!
09-27-2009, 12:53 PM
Peter Laidler

Jeeeeees, they have a value.................. Just wait until I get into the back of the old miniature range on Tuesday............
09-27-2009, 03:04 PM
Badger

Ok, found some time today to take some pics…. :thup:

It's a Canadian MK III Armourer's Rest manufactured by AML and you'll see the C Broad Arrow markings on various parts. It's in pretty good shape, but the leather to protect the rifle is almost completely worn off the holders.

Hope this helps ... :)

Regards,
Badger

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09-28-2009, 07:46 AM
Son

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Laidler

Jeeeeees, they have a value.................. Just wait until I get into the back of the old miniature range on Tuesday............

Just the elevation screw assembly (I'm easy taken care off) I have the rest :madsmile:

The one in Hugh's pic doesn't look to be kitted for an elevation screw. Weren't they the later ones for the FN FAL/ SLR? I have seen a couple in a disposal store, they were new enough to have an NSN on them.
09-28-2009, 07:48 AM
Badger

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Laidler

Jeeeeees, they have a value.................. Just wait until I get into the back of the old miniature range on Tuesday............

Maybe you could retire to a nice warm island someplace ... :lol:

There must be a ton of these things sitting in stores somplace... ;)

Regards,
Badger
09-28-2009, 09:22 AM
Peter Laidler

I remember using them when I was a Cadet at my school. The .22" No8 rifle would be set up in the rest and us young cadets would aim the rifle, using the sights of course, at the target down the 25 yard range. The instructor would then fire the rifle and see where the shot went. If it was a couple of inches away from the bull, he'd just tell you where you were going wrong but if it was outside that or off the target, he'd bang you on the head with his clip-board. You quickly got the hang of it!

Ours disn't have an elevation mechanism, just a friction cramp. I'll be the proud owner of a few tomorrow!!!!!
09-28-2009, 12:10 PM
Beerhunter

Quote:

Originally Posted by Badger

[size=3]It's a Canadian MK III Armourer's Rest manufactured by AML and you'll see the C Broad Arrow markings on various parts. It's in pretty good shape, but the leather to protect the rifle is almost completely worn off the holders.

The picture posted by the OP is the top of the later type of Aiming Rest, made of steel.
09-28-2009, 09:33 PM
TerryChambers

Now you have me scared! I found the information about the sighting tripod fascinating. But the collection of Lee Enfields!!!! Is that what I'm in for? I showed the photo of the gun room to my wife and said "See, I'm not that bad!" She just shook her head and replied, "Don't worry, you'll get there."
09-29-2009, 06:50 AM
Badger

Quote:

Originally Posted by TerryChambers

Now you have me scared! I found the information about the sighting tripod fascinating. But the collection of Lee Enfields!!!! Is that what I'm in for? I showed the photo of the gun room to my wife and said "See, I'm not that bad!" She just shook her head and replied, "Don't worry, you'll get there."

:rofl:

Want to scare her even more? ;)

That's just part of my wife's Enfield collection ... :lol:

Regards,
Badger