A public thank you to Peter Laidler

Everyone knows that Peter is "god" when it comes to these scopes I was fortunate to "acquire" 3 number 32 scopes, that had been handed in on various rifles all in a distressed state. I sent the first one, a Mk 1 Canadian scope to Peter, and it came back as good as new, no surprises there! I sent off the next one, a Mk 3, and even though I was an engineer by trade (ex REME) I did not like the look of it, and it wouldn't be something I would NOT even contemplate.

I sent it to Peter, and received a very funny letter telling of his woes with this scope. It made me laugh, but I do realize what a pig it must have been. Needless to say it has returned as good as new (or even better)
Many people are quick to complain when things go wrong, I just wanted to say a public "thanks" to Peter and all his hard work.
I still have the other Mk1 if you fancy another challenge :) unless someone wants to make an offer on it
Thanks again Sir. A gentleman in every sense;)

I'll second that.
He worked wonders on a Mk 3 scope for me.
Rob

Thanks for your kind words but no thanks are sought or needed. That actual telescope was mentioned by Merlin elsewhere on the forum!

As for the Mk1 that you have, it's a good time to illustrate the fact that as I say to those looking to buy a repop, they are out there, some in dire need, but all - or most - are recoverable.

Can you post a link peter. I can't seem t to find it :)

Links, computers........... you're asking the wrong man! Mechanical engineering, physics and I'm OK

Lol........ is Ok I found it thanks

I have sent what seems like a mountain of PM's to Peter on various issues over the last few years, some of them probably pretty dumb, and he has answered them all with good grace :).

In his own fashion, of course ;) :D :madsmile:.

For a Pom, Peter is a pretty good bloke.

I am forever in his debt for the help and guidance he has given me.

The quality of Peters advice undermines that expression "you only get what you pay for"

Strangely most of the Poms, on this site are pretty good blokes.;)

Helped me on a number of occasions. Some my own doing!

Many Thanks!!!

Yes! It´ s one thing to be an `expert´on any given subject. But it´s worth a lot more if the expert is prepared to help others. And I am truly grateful for his help with the trigger on my Enfield. As I shoot regularly and the rifle is one of the few pleasures in my old age, I think of Peter Laidler´s help at least once a week.

Enough's enough thanks chaps. I don't do it for thanks, just to pass the info on and if it helps many along the way, then all well and good. And it's worth remembering that on many occasions, before I write, I pick the brains of the likes of JM, BinOz, Skippy, Son and Tankie plus others. So we ALL do our bit!

With 250 or so, (I haven't counted for a year or two), No.32's and L1A1's serviced/repaired by Peter via my shop since the early 90's, it's just great to know that these scopes along with the rifles are on the ranges being used and enjoyed instead of collecting dust as wall hangers. The long distance armourer's course has been priceless too. Let the credit fall for many other Enfield related jobs done where it belongs in Oxfordshire! A scope just returned today and there's another on the way this week Peter so keep those fingers nimble and your screwdrivers sharp!! :thup:

God........... not another of the bleedin' things! I used to take them into the test range to do the 'hold and fastnesss test' on them using the slave rifle. My son Robert used to do the setting up and pulling the trigger. Don't tell anyone, but we also used to take an SMG or an AK or SA80 or GPMG over - to officially range test you understand........ He really enjoyed them days. He used to fire them on auto into the depression pit -- from the waist!

DPL, whilst we're all thanking you, let me add my two penn'orth. The little jiffy bag arrived today with the lead screw nut rod inside. Totally unexpected, very welcome, & I'm most grateful.

ATB.