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always a contentious issue... Just want to add this nugget, how can we trust any stats are entirely accurate? I will focus only on Canada where a national "long gun" registry was finally kiboshed...

Hi all, been a long time since I posted and this is my first for Lee Enfield discussion group.
Mine is sporterized so no treasure but thought I would add to your list as I did not see any mention of...

sure we do, just not the same variety as seen in the US shows, unfortunately
Jim

Hi Matt, just wondering if this is "original wood" or sporterized? Did not want to wait for your pics as I am looking at my 1945 LB NO 4 MK1* which i brought out (of hiding) to have a good look.
I...

"jumping the shark" refers specifically to the "Happy Days" episode where Fonzie runs a bike over the shark tank. Meaning they will do anything to get viewers back.
Jim

I don't know how big a deal it was or the exact details but that's how my g/f got his carbine.
Jim

I saw the resolution to this case, 3 yr sentence.
Not that i want to drag out this thread but in case anybody was wondering, whatever happened to...
Jim

Excellent pics of an awsome resto job, looking forward to seeing the finished living history piece. Are you going to "test" it once in a while? Take it thru the crap that little "toy" Blazer/Jimmy...

what a sour bunch, lack of sunshine? lol
I think it's pretty cool and hope there is something to the decoding,, and hope there are some "wrapped" Spitfires waiting to be dug up,, and hope that...

"stuck with" ?? you'r looking to start a fight, lol
seriously though, there is a long, old thread on this subject and the issue is ongoing, use the "search" feature.
cheers, Jim

I'll echo shadycon with the early highwood topped by a later 4 rivet guard, type 3 bayo lug, safety...this just from the easy pictures. See what i have learned in such a short time, lol
but still,...

great pics! The Spitfire and Mustang are 2 of my very favourites.

yes, this is a fantastic historical artifact recovery story. The Spitfire is a beautiful fighter with an incredible history. The idea of finding 60 of them stored away (properly) is what movies are...

Canadian-built Hurricane from Second World War expected to fetch $2.5 million at U.K. auction

it would be nice to bring this one home, Vintage Wings of Canada has deep pockets but i know they like...

I applaud your service rangemaster and am no way qualified to say which rifle is better suited to the task but have to say that it seems crazy to be a solo operation.
good luck and stay safe.
Jim

hey Paul S. , been meaning to comment on yours, I have a thing for the attack choppers, would really like to hear if these 4 Cobras ever reveal any trace of their history.
Jim

while looking at Bill's site, I looked for reference info on Wiki and came across an interesting chapter in the Cold War which I had known about and will share here;
I have a neighbour (later a...

Thanks Peter for the ED427 Lanc info, i've read the details and will be looking at that website often,
and thanks to Bill for his help and work on the Liberator site, will be checking that desert...

Uncle's D-Day mission mystery solved | Canada | News | The Belleville Intelligencer

closure for the families

here are some pics from the open house sep 29/12
nice to talk to one of the original gals that worked there and listened to a presentation from the grandson of J.A.D. McCurdy (pilot of the Silver...

I regret missing your "display", must have been outside talking to the re-enactors/collectors at the time.
cheers, Jim

was that "The Eagle has Landed" with Michael Caine, Donald Sutherland you are referring to?

and Dr. Strangelove is a classic i'd like to see again soon
Jim

I agree, nice to hear from "Son of Ronnie"
It was a nice day for the open house, very cool seeing the Sherman, jeep displays outside the remaining bldg. and the displays inside.
I will put some...

Canadian to receive Congressional medal | Canada | News | The Belleville Intelligencer

here's another relevant story dealing with this unit
Jim

2nd guy is hanging onto 2 slings, how common was that?