Any guesses?:) It's any easy one.;)
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Any guesses?:) It's any easy one.;)
Inglis Bren, and likely a mk2.
I've welded up dozens of the cut-ups in that area so that was especially easy.
Well then, guess that was a bust.:p :thup:
Oooo...I could play this game....lemme get my camera on super macro
Screw you stencollector!!!
Go get 'em Klunk, I have faith in you. ;)
You missed what calibre it was though, Stencollector.
OK, this one's going to be VERY hard, I think. It IS a milsurp in excellent original condition. What is it?
You didn't ask.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stevo
8X57. :wave:
It's a bit fuzzy, but it looks like the bolt handle of a Ross 05.Quote:
Originally Posted by Claven2
Nope, keep guessing. Also, you're off by about 27 years or so... ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by stencollector
Well...thats not fair...Isnt there a rule that says pics hafta at least be clear?Quote:
Originally Posted by Claven2
Its the porcelain pull-ring on a German potato masher...:dunno:
I think it's the cap off a Bic pen and Claven's wedding band.
OK, I'll give hints. Think sidearms, WW2 era.
dahh...Lanyard ring on a Nagant revolver
Lanyard ring of any kind???
Yes, a lanyard ring IS in the picture... ;)
British Enfield No2 MkI .38 service revolver. :D
Dimitri
Nope... but gettign somewhat warmer. It's not a revolver though...
Here's another hint. A similar firearm was featured on the cover of one of the "collector grade" series of books... ;)
High Standard Auto Pistol ??
Dimitri
Inglis or Belgian Browning
Ok, it IS an Inglis... but not just any Inglis. ;)
Inglis HighPower ??
Dimitri
Yes, a Hi-Power. A MkI* to be precise. But not just *ANY* pre-No.2 MkI*... something makes this one very special ;) Look closer at the pics. A copy of "Inglis Diamond" might help... ;)
PS: Badger - you keep quiet - I know you've seen this photo before ;)
The only thing that comes to mind is something special, like the gold plated, white gripped "CDH" that was in our favourite ***.
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Originally Posted by tiriaq
Ding-ding! But let's not comment on the current owner (I edited your post). I'm 100% positive they don't want their identity and wherabouts broadcast ;)
One of 5 special gold plated Hi-Powers given out by the Inglis factory during production. This particular one was gifted to CD Howe, the "minister of everything". Apraisal is in the $20,000 range ;)
I know two of the other 5 are at the National War Museum, and one other is in the RCMP collection. The location of the 5th is unknown to me. This particular one is owned by a friend of mine whom tiriaq also knows. It's in a very good home ;)
Good Gawd...
Ya...thats REALLY Military Surplus
No more trick questions from Clave
I have to cry foul!! That gun is not a milsurp. None of those five ever went to war. I doubt they have even seen the inside of a holster.
What he said...Quote:
Originally Posted by stencollector
Can I shoot it...?...no..?...its worth too much?
I have one of Saddams gold plated AKs but I cant show it cuz its unregisterd and full auto...but I never shoot it so thats OK, right?:madsmile:
Does it have it's "Letter of authenticity"?
SW
Quote:
Originally Posted by Klunk
Nah, but it's full of sand. That counts, right?:thup:
You guys on the other side of the rock get to have all the good toys! Not to worry.....
How about we play with this pic? Any ideas- should be pretty easy
No.4 Mk1 Enfield with a "Savage" marked sight?Quote:
Originally Posted by Son
Regards,
Badger
Got the sight part right, Badger. I'm pretty sure it's a Lithgow No.6, though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Badger
Number three on my dream list of Lee-Enfields, behind the Lithgow HT and No1MkIII* Shortened/Lightened.:bow:
How about another:
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...tled2pl9-1.jpg
Is it too easy?
Sorry Badger- The only imported part on the rifle, the savage made sight! Gets 'em every time!Quote:
Originally Posted by Stevo
Stevo got it right! (he may have seen it elsewhere.....) here's a pic of the whole thing, above it's British cousin.
(BTW, this is only the second time I've managed to access these pages in over a week- I apologise for leaving it hanging, but I have a computer problem I cannot work out. I will be back sooner or later, and will do a piece on my No6 for the MKL if you all like)
Not too sure if it's too easy, but it's certainly too small. These eyes aren't getting any younger you know. Any way you can make it bigger?Quote:
Originally Posted by Skippy
It looks like the stock wrist of a Brown Bess.
OS
Quote:
Originally Posted by tiriaq
Not a Bess, although similar vintage.
Do I have to dignify that with an answer? OK - of course we'd love the addition! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Son
Hmm... I was going to guess India Pattern Bess, but since it isn't a Bess, either Naval PAttern musket or Baker rifle.Quote:
Originally Posted by tiriaq
I/l\D = Indian Department of British Army. Contract Northwest gun (like a trade gun) supplied to HM Indian allies. Lock is marked with crown and /l\ property mark. Contractor is Moxham, who supplied guns to Board of Ordnance 1814-1818. The gun is branded with the I/l\D three places, left wrist, left butt, right forend. Came out of Brant County. At the same time that the BO took over all production of India Pattern muskets from the EIC's contractors, they contracted for NW guns for issue to irregulars in North America.
It's about the same size as the obscured lanyard ring picture. I'll just spoil it so someone can post something better ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by stencollector
It's the bolt of an SVT, showing through the notch in the rear of the bolt cover ;)
Same rifle as the one in the site banner.
WW2 era US 1903 Springfield & M1 Garand Rifle Grenade Recoil Rubber Stock Boot ;)
OK, here's one...