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    From what I've read, the scopes were old recycled...

    From what I've read, the scopes were old recycled patterns originally fitted to the SMLE Mk III sniper rifles of WW1. The scopes still bear the serial number of the SMLE they were originally fitted...
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    No 3 Mk I*(T)(A) acquisition

    Hello all,

    First time posting on this forum, though I'm somewhat of a regular on the enfield forum. I just picked this up yesterday after winning it at a local auction. It's a P-14 redesignated to...
  3. A no 4 handguard could be made to work, depending...

    A no 4 handguard could be made to work, depending on your woodworking skills (lap-joint?). Prestigious Wood in Canada make a reproduction No5 handguard for $58. A stamped No 4 barrel band will work...
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    That is a beautiful and rare rifle!

    That is a beautiful and rare rifle!
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    SMLE MK I*s-range outing

    I had the day off today to I decided to make a late afternoon trip to the range. I took three early SMLE 's with me. From top to bottom:
    SMLE Mk I*, produced by Enfield in 1904
    SMLE ConD II,...
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    Well, I couldn't resist posting my trio of BSA's....

    Well, I couldn't resist posting my trio of BSA's. From top to bottom, A MLE MK I (Without a safety on the cocking piece), A CLLM Mk I*, and an SMLE MK III (With cut-off and matching adjustable rear...
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    Your best bet is to check out Ross Rifle...

    Your best bet is to check out Ross Rifle Restoration. They list a long lee stock replacement set for $375. The other small parts show up every now and again on the various auction sites. Sometimes,...
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    Thanks for that. I lost just under 1/2 inch of...

    Thanks for that. I lost just under 1/2 inch of stock. Thankfully, the gunsmith who installed the pad cut back just enough wood to get a flat mounting surface, then added a (approximately) 7/16 inch...
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    MLM MK II*-minor resto

    I wouldn't call this a restoration; more of a minor correction back to it's original configuration. This rifle came to me four months ago. I was at my local range and an older gentleman saw that I...
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    Have No32 Mk 3 scope 17352 & bracket looking for...

    Have No32 Mk 3 scope 17352 & bracket looking for rifle C35654
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    This rifle was the subject of a previous thread...

    This rifle was the subject of a previous thread from November of 2022. Its authenticity was called into question back then, and there was a consensus from the forum members this rifle was not...
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    Well put! This is a pretty stupid state, but the...

    Well put! This is a pretty stupid state, but the food is great!

    I opened up the drivers door to peek inside, and I was amazed at how small the crew and driver areas are. There was no way my 200...
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    Relic from the troubles?

    First time posting on this board; and here's a real rarity (in this part of the world). A Humber Pig in southern california.

    This is owned by a manager of a local shooting range I frequent. He...
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    Hey Bindi, I'm seeing 1627 on both...

    Hey Bindi, I'm seeing 1627 on both barrel/receiver, although the numbers on the receiver look to have more surface wear and may have partially obliterated from years of hard use. At least to me, they...
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    Very nice score! The Siamese contract rifles are...

    Very nice score! The Siamese contract rifles are a unique find, when you CAN find them.

    I have only seen three in my lifetime. The first one I had ever seen was at a gunshow in 1994, and I quickly...
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    No serial number under the buttplate. There is...

    No serial number under the buttplate. There is only a 4-digit number under the bolt handle, but that's it.
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    New Ross: A Mk II 5*

    I wandered into a local gun shop a few months back and spotted a Ross Mk II. It was missing the rear handguard, front sight protector, and had an incorrect rear sight installed. The rifle reeked of...
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    (Late to this conversation once again...) ...

    (Late to this conversation once again...)

    BVZ24:
    The trials sight has the distinctive superimposed E within F within D mark. The standard No4 sights are marked with F for Fazakerley, B for BSA,...
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    I'm a little late to this conversation, but I...

    I'm a little late to this conversation, but I just confirmed my 1931 trials is a 6-click, and my 1933 is a 4 click backsight. Both were converted to T configuration.
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    Fake?! I think it's a correct rifle. The color in the...

    I think it's a correct rifle. The color in the stampings look consistent to my eye, but I am not an expert. I wouldn't have an issue if it were in front of me.

    I pulled two pics from the internet;...
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    Thats next on the agenda. I have 100 rounds of...

    Thats next on the agenda. I have 100 rounds of 180gr lead GC's loaded up, and I didnt even think to take them to the range that day. Looking for another range session this thurs/fri
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    "Motty Special" at the range

    I've had this rifle for some time; A 1900 MLE Mk I*. It has a Motty barrel installed, and had been a target rifle at some point in its long life. Recently, found a Mues sight for it. With the...
  23. Long Overdue range report: Its been a while,...

    Long Overdue range report:

    Its been a while, and I have shot this rifle quite a bit. I just realized I never posted any range results post restoration. So here they are. Range visit last week in...
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    Thanks very much!

    Thanks very much!
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    unknown tag on L42 scope tin

    Happy new year, all.

    I have often wondered what this paper tag signified. It is attached to the scope tin of my L42A1 rifle. Curious as to what " No 2 RSSD" signifies.

    Any thoughts?
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