L42A1 Sniper Rifle IWS Scope Mount Bracket on that auction sight

Okay so I purchased a replica iws sight for a l42a1 on ebay on the 15th Dec. I still haven't received it or even a response from the seller on what is going on. I know I can file a case to get my funds back but I much rather have the bracket. I know it takes time to ship and export stuff but I haven't even received a shipping confirmation for it.

My question is have any others out there purchased from this vendor in Canada? How long did it take to receive a shipping confirmation?

Lee Enfield L42A1 Sniper Rifle IWS Scope Mount Bracket Exact Replica Made in Can | eBay

I can only think there must be a very genuine reason for the delay - the vendor is a good bloke in my experience, & I've known him for about 20 years. I'm sure there'll be a bona fide explanation. He posts regularly on here by the way, but not under the same name as his eBay handle.

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Originally Posted by Rwsgunsmithing

Okay so I purchased a replica iws sight for a l42a1 on ebay on the 15th Dec. I still haven't received it or even a response from the seller on what is going on. I know I can file a case to get my funds back but I much rather have the bracket. I know it takes time to ship and export stuff but I haven't even received a shipping confirmation for it.

My question is have any others out there purchased from this vendor in Canada? How long did it take to receive a shipping confirmation?

Lee Enfield L42A1 Sniper Rifle IWS Scope Mount Bracket Exact Replica Made in Can | eBay

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Chances are its in the UK but held up at customs etc, I was waiting for a magazine adapter a few years ago (different vendor), I received a note saying I had to go to the sorting office to pay a charge checking over the small parcel it had the date it arrived in the UK this was 3 months before they sent the note.......waist of time complaining as the average worker on the counter had the IQ equivalent of a can of mixed veg.

I fully agree with Roger's comments, having had one of the brackets shipped to the UK.
Beautifully made and the seller was a pleasure to deal with.

I bought one too. Nice piece of gear and an easy transaction too.

Yes, I got one too. It fits the standard tabs perfectly, so that a scope with other than a one inch tube can also be used. My order took some time to be delivered. But that´s not all that important. There´s nothing else available, so no alternative.

I've dealt with him just recently (via PM, not ebay) and he was absolutely terrific.

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...1/5qOhix-2.jpg

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...1/IbFV2N-2.jpg
(The shadowy photo's taken this time of night, don't do it justice.)

Received this early in December, postage might have taken 10 or 12 days out here to AUS which I though to be quite reasonable (have had other things posted from much nearer locations, take inordinately longer?)

The Bracket itself is first rate , and the basic gauging of it that I've done, matches exactly the pattern room drawings for pad locations & sizing of interface features i.e the spigot & bevels etc.
I've had to resort to measuring as I don't as yet own an L42 or No4t against which to trial fit it, though I'm in the middle of building a repro - hence the bracket pad blanks I've machined.

So if he says he'll do something, am sure he will - so stay patient mate, as we all know things can be very hectic this time of year ;)

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Originally Posted by Rwsgunsmithing

Okay so I purchased a replica iws sight for a l42a1 on ebay on the 15th Dec. I still haven't received it or even a response from the seller on what is going on. I know I can file a case to get my funds back but I much rather have the bracket. I know it takes time to ship and export stuff but I haven't even received a shipping confirmation for it.

My question is have any others out there purchased from this vendor in Canada? How long did it take to receive a shipping confirmation?

Lee Enfield L42A1 Sniper Rifle IWS Scope Mount Bracket Exact Replica Made in Can | eBay

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Canada Post in December? give it at least another week before you start to panic.

I've had Canada Post "expedited overnight shipping" for $85 which TOOK 1-1/2 WEEKS to arrive....

The Canadian Post Office does seem to be just a bit "French"

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Originally Posted by villiers

just a bit "French"

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It can be...

I know shipping take awhile but I haven't even received confirmation that it has shipped.

Trust me I'm not trying to bash anyone here, I was just curious if any one else has done business with him and what the wait time was on it.

When you see it, it'll be worth the wait. Made from and to the original ITDU drawings. Pretty well perfect alignment and rock steady when fired from our test range

There was some delay with mine, as the metal surfaces had to be treated, but they did send me a tracking number.

I did get a response yesterday. He deeply apologized for the delay. He had problems with the finish.

Same as with mine. But well worth the wait. Not everyone takes pains with getting things absolutely right. And you´ll have a piece of kit that allows the use of any size scope tube. Much better´n the dismal experience I went through with the "smithless" Enfield scope mount.

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Originally Posted by Rwsgunsmithing

I did get a response yesterday. He deeply apologized for the delay. He had problems with the finish.

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This stuff seems to vary from batch to batch. Some will cure in air over the woodstove in 24 hours sufficiently to be laid on a tray and baked at 250 in an oven for day, some apparently remains soft and then these marks appear from the rests used to support them in the oven. Most annoying as the affected parts must then be blasted clean and reparked and painted. I've taken to doing them only as required as when a larger batch go wrong it is a right PITA! Your patience is appreciated RWS.

I wish we didn't have a border between us, I'd do them for you to MoD spec.

Personally I dangle mine on bits of old steel coat hangers bent to form into hooks! Brackets, that is..................

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Originally Posted by Roger Payne

Personally I dangle mine on bits of old steel coat hangers bent to form into hooks! Brackets, that is..................

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That's exactly what I do Roger, and I have a nice roll of stainless wire I make them from. However, the oven is not large enough to hang them in, so some air drying is necessary first and this is where the variable shows up. It's not ambient humidity as far I can tell.;)

About 20 examples left now by the way. More NOT to follow! ;)

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Originally Posted by Surpmil

About 20 examples left now by the way. More NOT to follow!

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I've said that after each batch of No32 brackets Rob, but 25 years & 500+ sales later people still keep asking me for them. Another 100 castings awaiting machining currently!

What? Production shutting down after these? NOOOOOOOO.......

I need to get on your list for one. I've got a kit that Brian brought in early on, and it has a hole that needs filling.

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Originally Posted by Surpmil

That's exactly what I do Roger, and I have a nice roll of stainless wire I make them from. However, the oven is not large enough to hang them in some air drying is necessary first and this is where the variable shows up. It's not ambient humidity as far I can tell.;)

About 20 examples left now by the way. More NOT to follow! ;)

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If there are now only 20 or so left .... I´d jump in and get one. The one I got is A1!

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Originally Posted by Roger Payne

I've said that after each batch of No32 brackets Rob, but 25 years & 500+ sales later people still keep asking me for them. Another 100 castings awaiting machining currently!

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I see your point Roger, but honestly can't justify the costs on these, with machining at $200 per unit, materials, finishing, eBay and Paypal fees etc., costs are easily $300 a copy, and that doesn't factor in labour at all.

I counted today and there's 15 left.

Charge as appropriate. I did it with P40 brackets, and folk still bought them. Even with others doing cheaper renditions. Made more than one sale to people that had already bought the "cheapies" and didn't like them.

Don´t think that price is that important when it comes to something that is not a day to day consumer item. If I really want to fit a non one inch tubed scope to my Enfield, and there is no readily available alternative, it´d be hard to define an upper price bracket. The problem starts when the Chinese come up with a cheap alternative. Until then, I´d be prepared to pay the higher price.

Hello

Would you have contact details of chap whom was making these mounts ??

Would love one

Many Thanks
James

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Originally Posted by BrianLara400*

I've dealt with him just recently (via PM, not ebay) and he was absolutely terrific.

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...1/5qOhix-2.jpg

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...1/IbFV2N-2.jpg
(The shadowy photo's taken this time of night, don't do it justice.)

Received this early in December, postage might have taken 10 or 12 days out here to AUS which I though to be quite reasonable (have had other things posted from much nearer locations, take inordinately longer?)

The Bracket itself is first rate , and the basic gauging of it that I've done, matches exactly the pattern room drawings for pad locations & sizing of interface features i.e the spigot & bevels etc.
I've had to resort to measuring as I don't as yet own an L42 or No4t against which to trial fit it, though I'm in the middle of building a repro - hence the bracket pad blanks I've machined.

So if he says he'll do something, am sure he will - so stay patient mate, as we all know things can be very hectic this time of year ;)

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Good Day Surpmil


Any chance you have any of these brackets left??

Many Thanks
James

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Originally Posted by Surpmil

I see your point Roger, but honestly can't justify the costs on these, with machining at $200 per unit, materials, finishing, eBay and Paypal fees etc., costs are easily $300 a copy, and that doesn't factor in labour at all.

I counted today and there's 15 left.

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