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    The only thing I can see that is not 100% is the...

    The only thing I can see that is not 100% is the can markings.
    Otherwise an nice clean piece..
    I'd put my money on it.
  2. To one and all, A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

    From north of the USA and the razor wire, to East to Europe, all the best...
    cheers,
    Warren
  3. Thread: 1949 no32 scope

    by Warren
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    In my opinion, the scope is a replica, as is the...

    In my opinion, the scope is a replica, as is the mount.
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    133763 Bill: what info do you want? Email me...

    133763

    Bill: what info do you want?
    Email me privately if you want or on PM
    cheers,
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    With the folding tripod, that is not an...

    With the folding tripod, that is not an unreasonable price, IF the scope OG lens is good.
    Also, the eyepiece of the scope is missing, but I have spare ones along with new OG lenses should someone...
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    Yes, some of the scopes have etched reticles... ...

    Yes, some of the scopes have etched reticles... Patt: 18 AOC
    I have one or two scopes and a chipped reticle.
    Usually some of the filler would fall out and it was a proper bitXh to redo the...
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    I have not seen one for over 60 years but they...

    I have not seen one for over 60 years but they are LOUD
    I recall cranking one in a surplus store and almost got chucked out on my ear!!!!!
  8. Richard Millner is on this site and might be able...

    Richard Millner is on this site and might be able to help you.
    The records are gone but Richard might be willing to give you a ball park figure and he is well known among the government agencies
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    It is just soldered on along with a small bit of...

    It is just soldered on along with a small bit of metal both front and rear.
    The solder appears to be soft solder....
    from memory
  10. Thread: Range find

    by Warren
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    I made several hundred in the good old days and...

    I made several hundred in the good old days and used a bunch of DA 65 7.62 brass I had.
    THAT WAS WORK!!!
    The old DA brass was about as thick as a bank vault door and I had to ream the necks on all...
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    I am going to have dig into my records, as I have...

    I am going to have dig into my records, as I have rebuilt/repaired approx 20 to to 25 REL scopes in the last 8 to 10 years so I must make up a chart.
    Plus, I Have a number as well.
    Also, I just got...
  12. I'm surprised that no on mentioned it, but if you...

    I'm surprised that no on mentioned it, but if you travel after 9:30 the prices are less than half.
    Also, in many cases, it is cheaper to get a "cheap day return" than a one way ticket.
    AND learn...
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    Thanks for the post Peter, and what you mentioned...

    Thanks for the post Peter, and what you mentioned above is what I have been doing with the jammed detent.
    The aligning screw I worked on another way.
    As you cannot run a drill from the end of the...
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    Afghani or second world Snider Made from railway...

    Afghani or second world Snider
    Made from railway tracks and truck axles:madsmile:
  15. The sights have no markings that I can find

    The sights have no markings that I can find
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    Brian: when you are up to your assh*le in...

    Brian: when you are up to your assh*le in alligators, it is hard to remember the initial objective is to drain the swamp.
    I used to use that on my answering machine and several people just hated...
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    I had a mount with those markings come through...

    I had a mount with those markings come through here last year on a No.32 Mk.3 scope for repair
    I'll see if I made any notes or took a picture of it at the time.
    Not a common marking for sure....
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    The most probable reason there are bulges in the...

    The most probable reason there are bulges in the tubes and legs is they all have small drain holes got water in them and froze.
    Most tripods, unless in the wooden case of two were just disposed of...
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    Snap in a No.1 Mk.3 Lee Enfield and make a spiffy...

    Snap in a No.1 Mk.3 Lee Enfield and make a spiffy display leg.
    If you still need the dimensions of the leg PM me
    cheers
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    Some erector plate covers do have teeth or...

    Some erector plate covers do have teeth or checkering on the inside of them.
    I have only run into two or three in the several hundred scopes I have worked on but they do exist.
    I think I might have...
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    I once lent a mount for the LE No.67 set up to a...

    I once lent a mount for the LE No.67 set up to a chap in NZ and it never came back.
    Apparently he got into wacky tobacci and other recreational pharmaceuticals and it went up his nose or in a vein....
  22. Thread: Indian 4T

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    I also have one or two so marked and apparently...

    I also have one or two so marked and apparently it is a police force in India
    Does your scope match the rifle??
    If not send me a PM as I did find one that I had the scope for but the owner refused...
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    Totally agree with Roger. Having to put scopes...

    Totally agree with Roger.
    Having to put scopes into mounts is a tiring job with the 8 tapered screws that if just a small bit of a turn tight end up being a bit*h to loosen.
    Nice find for the...
  24. Thread: Pattern 37 Gear

    by Warren
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    ZLT was a Canadian company in Guelph Ontario...

    ZLT was a Canadian company in Guelph Ontario
    Zepher Loom and Textile.
    Another common Canadian company of web was MSU
    Montreal suspender and underwear
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    The No.71 scope is a No.32 scope with a + ...

    The No.71 scope is a No.32 scope with a + reticle for the Wombat Anti Tank rifle
    MANY have been converted back to a No.32 reticle style.
    I have done several over the years and a fair number from...
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