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I was Given[to repair] a LE[early] fore-end that had been machined,then dryed!!, for several years .It had such a bad bend in it that I cut it almost through at the middle barrel band ,then...

Looks interesting, will keep a eye out for it her in NZ. Hopefully this F*** ed up GOV will let it through??

Muffet 2008,is exactly correct about fitting new bolts,however I have question to ask him[been a worry for several years], why do some of my cases bend during the reloading process,they are straight...

I have been reloading for mostly 303 for about 30yrs In my experience, 303s like uniform neck tension ,one way to achieve is to crimp the case!!So just carry on what you are doing, 303s for some...

Hi Roy, just seen your reply, Both rifles have been converted by the RN,the CLLE marking is on the left hand side of the action[so conversions],the Mk1 is in Range Rifle pattern,the MK1* is...

Im sorry ,but the war ended 70+ years ago. who knows where it been since then.However green paint could mean its been in tropical climate,somewhere.

Peter.. will know, listen to what he says!!!!. S

Englishman_ca , is the person you need to listen to,he really know his sh**. Stuart.

Hi Roy, I have 2 , aMk1 and a Mk1*,neither have the markings you said.i also know of 2 others but don`t know what the Markings are . Stuart.

As far as I am concerned[alot will disagree].the B on the butt socket means it is a Replacement action. S

Yes, I have to say that the term ''Force matched'' really ****es me off!!!. To me every Bolt action rifle has had its Bolt 'Force matched',because the 2 parts were made separately,and someone had to...

If you want a shooter ,go for the 1/2, if you are more of a collector, I would go for the Longbranch[which probably came from NZ]. The Savage rifles in this part of the world are quite often rather...

All books can only be a guide, the Charles Stratton books in particular seem to be full of inaccuracies.

Andre, The butt sockets on the Savage and Long Branch rifles are the same as all SMLE`s. Whereas English No4 butt sockets are completely round[so to speak]. This means an English butt will fit a...

I agree with what JC5 is saying!, I have quite a large collection of Lee Enfields acquired over the last 25 yrs,all bar 3 are fired . These 3 are considered to be unfired,so have relented and left...

I have a similar rifle with serial N1767, I was told by the previous owner that it was part of a batch of about 50 rifles hand assembled[new parts] for Service Rifle competition in the early...

One answer might be that they were both extensively used in NZ?, plus the RAAF used No4 Mk1/3 Savages for a short time Post War.

I have asked Boyds Gunstocks for several years now, to make a semi finished M17 stock,that could be converted!!. But they ignore me!!!. Need more people to as the same question!!

Yeah I`ve had this problem, drive the pin out and move the front sight base further forward,I`ve wondered over the years if the front site base was fitted last on new rifles to suit the woodwork??...

Merry Christmas to one and all.
Bill Gregerson here in NZ has produced a second batch of his excellent Cavalry Nosecaps.
Several regular contributors to this site managed to get examples from his...

Hi Bruce,
You have just described what my Plan B is going to be!!!
Stuart.

Nice looking No5, seems like no one has noticed that the mag is from an SMLE.

Hi Hal,
I have a No4 Mk2 with the serial number N1767 also marked similar to your one. All the woodwork is numbered as well. This rifle originally came from a retired NZ Navy Captain,and the story...

Thanks for looking Brian.
regards Stuart.

I need a new barrel for my Lithgow L1A1, I believe someone[company] in the US has new replacement chromed Lithgow barrels, does anyone know who this is?
Stuart.