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  1. I really enjoy seeing things like this. Very nice...

    I really enjoy seeing things like this. Very nice chest and that is one beautiful P14 as well!
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    Two books to get that have a bit of information...

    Two books to get that have a bit of information on Ishapore and serial numbers are The Lee-Enfield by Ian Skennerton and British Enfield Rifles Volume 1 by Charles Stratton. Both are essential items...
  3. Roger, thank you for that information. I've never...

    Roger, thank you for that information. I've never noticed that about the draws areas before. That's fantastic info.
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    Here is a picture illustrating the differences in...

    Here is a picture illustrating the differences in early and later bolt heads and strikers.

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    Goodness, that is quite a collection. Amazing!

    Goodness, that is quite a collection. Amazing!
  6. Thread: Weedon Standard

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    I sure hope someone can find a copy of the...

    I sure hope someone can find a copy of the standard. That would be pretty valuable information.
  7. Thread: Stocking up P14

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    The way the trigger looks canted to me, it would...

    The way the trigger looks canted to me, it would have to be something on the left side of the action causing the issue. One thing I do sometimes is put the action in and then gently tap it a few...
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    That's pretty incredible and both of your rifles...

    That's pretty incredible and both of your rifles are very nice.
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    It is astounding to see one of these is still...

    It is astounding to see one of these is still around. Quite a find.
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    I am sorry to be "that guy" but nomenclature is...

    I am sorry to be "that guy" but nomenclature is so important. You mean a No 1 Mk III, I assume. The No 3 is the Pattern '14 rifle.

    To the topic, very nice Ishapores can be found with the same...
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    It is a true Mk 1. I have never seen that kind of...

    It is a true Mk 1. I have never seen that kind of marking on the wrist of the butt before, either. That was one of the reasons I picked it up. It also has the U with broad arrow stamped on the...
  12. I certainly don't have an answer for you but I do...

    I certainly don't have an answer for you but I do have a request if you would indulge me. I would love to see a picture of the inspection markings on the left front of the body. Being a Maltby rifle...
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    Nice SA marked No 4

    I don't post a lot on here but I do lurk a lot and I thought I would post this nice rifle here for you all to enjoy as well. I was on the road for work this week and stopped in to a gun store on my...
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    For clarification, here is an example of later...

    For clarification, here is an example of later and earlier bolt heads with the early one having the notch in the threaded portion.

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    It should actually be one raised lug on the...

    It should actually be one raised lug on the striker. If you look at your bolt head it should have a notch in it as well. If you turn the cocking piece so the striker is full forward that notch in the...
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    I have bought several repro slings from IMA in...

    I have bought several repro slings from IMA in the past and they have always been good quality.
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    Current exchange would be $187 US.

    Current exchange would be $187 US.
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    The ones with the completely round socket end are...

    The ones with the completely round socket end are for No 4 rifles. I also notice what appears to me to be a butt stock for an Indian 2A1 there. First picture, bottom left.
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    This is a very fascinating read.

    This is a very fascinating read.
  20. Even the sporters have ridiculous asking prices....

    Even the sporters have ridiculous asking prices. Not uncommon to see $350-$450 on sporters.
  21. I am very ignorant when it comes to Lithgow but...

    I am very ignorant when it comes to Lithgow but since I want to learn I have to ask.... What periods were the plates omitted in the fore-ends? I know there were experiments without plates prior to WW...
  22. What browingautorifle said. First step to any...

    What browingautorifle said. First step to any restoration is to strip it and see what you have. It doesn't matter if it is a car or a rifle, without getting to the bare bones you can't plan for the...
  23. Very nice No 1!

    Very nice No 1!
  24. Thread: NEW-ish #5

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    Nowadays the bayonet almost goes for the same...

    Nowadays the bayonet almost goes for the same price as the rifle!
  25. Thread: NEW-ish #5

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    Very nice rifle! Very nice picture setup! Thanks...

    Very nice rifle! Very nice picture setup! Thanks a ton for sharing both!
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