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    I fully understand that this 'book' may have...

    I fully understand that this 'book' may have several errors... I just thought it's at least a free starting point for anyone wanting a Swede.
    The Crown Jewels book you mention is probably the best...
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    It's a PH foresight using 17mm inserts. The...

    It's a PH foresight using 17mm inserts. The problem is the inserts I bought fit...but upside down...so the 'bar' holding the actual 'hole' comes from the top of the foresight...not the bottom as is...
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    Parker Hale tunnel sight inserts

    Good afternoon.
    I recently purchased some matchmaker inserts for my Parker Hale 1200TX from eBay.
    The inserts fit the sight...but only upside down...which make them awkward (for me at least) to...
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    Thanks again for the replies...I'm just about to...

    Thanks again for the replies...I'm just about to visit the range with my old pietta BP revolver...but will consider all the replies I've received over next few weeks/months before deciding what to...
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    The one bit of advice I'd give...is if you do buy...

    The one bit of advice I'd give...is if you do buy one & you want an aperture sight...
    buy one with the sight already...as the sights are pretty expensive on their own.
    They are a hoot to shoot &...
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    I still shoot it occasionally using about 20gns...

    I still shoot it occasionally using about 20gns of 2400 & a 175gn bullet...with at least a modicum nof success.
    I also have a BSA 12/15 which I shoot regularly...so not sure the conversion costs...
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    Thanks for the replies. Unfortunately the UK...

    Thanks for the replies.
    Unfortunately the UK laws are a lot more stringent than in the US. Each gun has to have a 'slot' on our licence & I'd have to turn it in (or sell it) to free up that slot for...
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    Martini Enfield .303

    good evening!
    I'm in the UK & currently have the above rifle on my FAC but as the bore is now toast I was thinking of stripping it down to keep/sell anything useful?
    I would then hand the barrel &...
  9. Thread: No4 MK1/2

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    TBH it looks quite a bit darker in the pics than...

    TBH it looks quite a bit darker in the pics than in real life..
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    132521 This is the best pic I could get of the...

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    This is the best pic I could get of the state of the rifling at the end of the barrel..
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    132518132519132520132518132519132520 After...

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    After reading all the very helpful comments i decided to try some quick 'n' dirty tests on my Enfield. I'm no expert & my tests may actually mean sod all?
    The...
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    Thanks for all the replies...I was guessing the...

    Thanks for all the replies...I was guessing the bore was pretty worn.
    Cheers
    John
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    No4 MK1/2

    Folks!
    I have a 1942 Lee Enfield mk 1/2, that was made as Mk1 in Maltby & then turned into a MK2 in Fazerkerly.
    Though it's in pretty good condition...it's a wartime product with all that entails....
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    Swedish Mauser book

    This maybe of interest to anyone into the swede?

    https://www.collezionareexordinanza.it/uploads/downloads/2018-02-17_181933978-the-swedish-mauser-rifles.pdf
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    Ok..thanks.. Cheers John

    Ok..thanks..
    Cheers
    John
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    Good morning. I have a Parker Hale 1200TX with a...

    Good morning.
    I have a Parker Hale 1200TX with a serial of R34255.
    If you have a spare minute can you check your Bible for any info please?
    It shoots very well...but I've had to shorten the brass...
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    A friend who is downsizing his vast collection...

    A friend who is downsizing his vast collection gave me a box of bits. I'm trying to work out what bits exactly ?
  18. I too have one of these rifles with a very good...

    I too have one of these rifles with a very good barrel/bore. I'm pretty sure they shot best with sierra Palma 155s...mine certainly does. If you can't get the Sierras...then try another 155gn...
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    I had heard that using the 'wrong' firing pin in...

    I had heard that using the 'wrong' firing pin in (I think) a P14 can cause primer rupture?
    Thanks again everyone..
    Cheers
    John
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    Great...thank you. I've got a No 4...so will...

    Great...thank you.
    I've got a No 4...so will keep that as a spare..
    Thanks again
    John
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    What are these from?

    Good morning,
    These recently came into my possession but although I've tried to work out what they fit exactly I am still clueless.
    They look to be Mauser firing pins but what version...I have no...
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    Cheers everyone...that explanation makes sense.....

    Cheers everyone...that explanation makes sense..
    Cheers
    John
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    Pics

    I hope these pics are shown?
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    I am unable to post pics from my phone...but will...

    I am unable to post pics from my phone...but will endeavour to use my pc to post some?
    Cheers
    John
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    Bsa 12/15

    Good morning.
    I have had the above gun for several years now...& weekly have a comp at 100m against my son who has an anshutz target rifle (loser buys brekkie).
    Anyway on the butt of my gun is a...
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