Only picked this up today- all original unfired. Bought from the guy who bought it in 1980 when he left the service... more to follow when I get a chance.
Only picked this up today- all original unfired. Bought from the guy who bought it in 1980 when he left the service... more to follow when I get a chance.
Nice find and a beautiful piece ... :clap:
Is it listed as "to stores" in Skennerton?
Love to see more pics partner ... :thup:
Regards,
Badger
Very jealous.....does you mate have any more?
Paul
Just looked up some info on it.
Rifle # 41925 was completed and put to stores on Monday 4/11/44, about the 130th rifle converted less than a month after production began. It was one of twelve rifles completed that day. It's all matching by the book
It came with the lens caps, scope case, rifle bag with a job slip on it from 1980-ish with the previous owner's name on it. The pull through and oil bottle are in the butt.
There is also a Tel Sct Regt and case.
I had the seller send the "loose bits" separate. The bolt and mag were in an old brown paper bag with the serial number on it.
Here's some more pics... the scope still has grease on it. The Tel Sct Regt is a BC serialled under 3000, so it is an early one and looks almost unopened.
Wow ... :super:
She is gorgeous .... :)
Again, congratulations .... :cheers:
Can we add those pics to our Knowledge Library entry for HT's?
Regards,
Badger
Mate, use any of my pics as you wish. I will probably need to "clean" the new one up a little. The woodwork is very dry and there is some dry grease and dusty crud in a few of the nooks and crannies. I'm afraid of rust developing under the dried grease, so I think I will clean it off- soliciting any comments/ opinions on this... what would you guys do?Quote:
Originally Posted by Badger
I'd clean it thoroughly and preserve it for future generations
Cpt Hook strikes again. Well done
Its good to be you! Right place right time.
Congrats!
Verily, Sir, I drool!
What a beautiful piece of equipment!
Congratulations.
What a find! Congratulations.
Lovely No1 , any chance of a test firing report, pics etc
Well done
I won't be firing this one. I will have to clean the bit of dust off it and probably the dried grease as well for fear of it hiding any rust. The woodwork is very dry also. One or two light coats of linseed oil and a wipe over of the metalwork with a good oil will be all it sees. Once it is looking it's best I'll do a few decent pics. Here's one I took of the two HT's together last night- not a great pic in low light...Quote:
Originally Posted by 303TF
The Lowmount shoots about moa with handloads to MkVII spec.