Bit of controversy this year over the date.....
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Bit of controversy this year over the date.....
Apologies up front but whilst watching both Part 1 and Part 2, all I could think of was this must have been the film that inspired Monty Python.
I may still have one or two of these adapters somewhere in my various boxes of bits.
PM me if you want me to have a serious look.
Further to the earlier comments.
On the scope bracket milling, I have a bracket that is milled in the same manner. It came without a rifle but with a MkII scope and a matching scope tin. All...
Amadeus. Follow this link
https://www.milsurps.com/content.php?r=430-1944-Enfield-No.4-Mk1*(T)-Long-Branch-TP-(Trade-Pattern)-Sniper-Rifle
When you have 5 minutes, use Google maps to search for Lithgow New South Wales.
Once you have found Lithgow (MA) zoom out. A bit East you will find Bathurst (BA) and then a bit further East you...
Had an enjoyable practice shoot at the Range yesterday with my rebuilt No4(T).
It made me stop and think that my pleasure was a result of the work of three forum members who generously share their...
Cinders is right. Contact Tom Smith of T-Bone Shipwrighting in Sydney.
T-bone Shipwrighting Specialising in Firearm Services and Importation
Tom is a moderator on this forum. He is the only...
In my experience, on any decent No4 that is in good nick, you will negotiate a sale price that is just a bit more than you want to pay, and just a bit less than what the Seller actually wants. ( and...
Interesting video of a shotgun being cut in half with a waterjet
Shotgun vs 60,000 PSI Waterjet - YouTube
Found this
http://www.themilitariadealers.com/viewitem.php?id=916
And this
WW2 RAF BATTLE OF BRITAIN .303 inspection Bore for Fighter plane guns. (10/23/2012)
Appears it is for inspecting...
Contact the helpful people at Fultons of Bisley. They may be able to put your scope in front of the right person for it to be properly repaired.
Quick update. We agreed on a price and it is now sold for AUD$3000.
....hmmmm, what will the next acquisition be?
I have been contacted by someone wanting to buy my 1922 ShtLE, serial no 4532.
It is an all matching rifle, with original rear sight. The only non-original item is the stacking swivel, that I...
For what it's worth.
Rifle H38302 lives with me down in Australia. The butt indicates that it should have scope number 20211. My rifle is currently fitted with scope number 347, a Mk2/1
Your...
It is good to see a special rifle returning home, to someone who appreciates its historical value. Well Done Colin.
Thumbs Up to Ron, for posting the listing.
Cinders
I had a rusted barrel on one of my T's replaced by Tom Smith of T-Bone Shipwrighting. He fitted an Armalon barrel for me.
T-Bone has shown that he more than has the skills and expertise...
A question for the Brits with knowledge of the U.K. Service records.
Not a Milsurp question, but I am wanting to find out more about my Grandfather, who taught me the skills that I use to restore...
Is it a tank or a self propelled gun?
Either way it would be handy to have parked in the garage.
It is a terrible terrible book.........it has cost me thousands upon thousands of dollars.
Each time I read it, and I read it often, I find that I am compelled to seek out and purchase even more...
57873Help Needed.
Today is the first day of our Annual Service Rifle shoot. 46 entries. 45 having a great day. 1 having not such a good day.
Bill shot his genuine No1 Mk3 HT in the 600m...
Try contacting Simon at Lawrance Ordnance, in Sydney.
Simon had a few DP No4 T receivers tucked away. Whilst the receivers may be not fit for service the pads should still be good.
Lawrance...
But should they be oiled prior to fitting?
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I was excited until I got the pics. Probably a good 7.62 range rifle but not a L42A1
Hopefully no one will be caught up buying it as a legit L42A1
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...