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  1. If you are mechanically inclined and don't feel...

    If you are mechanically inclined and don't feel like buying one, chamber reamers can be rented.
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    I've got a PH5E I'd pop apart to check if you...

    I've got a PH5E I'd pop apart to check if you think that'd help.

    In a pinch, get yourself a set of numbered drill bits and use the shank to get you in the ballpark. Stick the shank in the detent...
  3. Thread: NM Sight Base

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    I have seen a few of those around.

    I have seen a few of those around.
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    Springfield Type 2.

    Springfield Type 2.
  5. Just finished working on 15 slings I bought as a...

    Just finished working on 15 slings I bought as a bit of a pig in a poke. About half were dyed or painted and about a third are longer, presumably Bren slings. All unmarked on the brass.

    I tried a...
  6. Wow, that came out well. ---------- Post added...

    Wow, that came out well.

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    Anyone try doing anything with one of the painted rather than dyed slings?
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  7. Thread: CMP Forum...

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    It's been back up for several days now.

    It's been back up for several days now.
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    Thanks. Lots of conjecture out there and wanted...

    Thanks. Lots of conjecture out there and wanted to make sure nothing more definitive had cropped up since this thread: Could this be the reason for the FR markings ? | Gunboards Forums

    If it isn't...
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    Example pic of the marking in question on a No4...

    Example pic of the marking in question on a No4 butt along with a ZF marked No 4 butt for comparison.

    The rifle in question is wearing a No 1 stock with a stock disk cutout that has been patched....
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    1915 BSA No 1 with FR marked butt?

    Apologies, I tried to search first, but the search feature does not like "FR".

    What is the current consensus on rifles with butts marked FR?

    Indian/Pakistani?

    Commonweath?

    Needs "factory...
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    This might fit the bill for you:...

    This might fit the bill for you: https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-stealth-lower.html

    Aero made a similar lower at one point I believe, but they do not appear to list anything with minimal...
  12. I have indeed and found it interesting. That was...

    I have indeed and found it interesting. That was one of the few bits of info I found before I started this thread.

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  13. Pre-WWII web slings, common, uncommon, rare or unobtainium?

    Looking for a late WWI or early 1920's web sling for a SMLE at the moment.

    Not really looking to pay $250 for the one WWI dated sling I can locate presently.

    Were all web slings marked with...
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    There were two Tigercats at Airventure a couple...

    There were two Tigercats at Airventure a couple of weeks ago. A Hellcat and at least one Wildcat too. IIRC they did a Navy heritage flight with one of the two Bearcats that were also there at one...
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    M1917 receiver from the looks of the markings...

    M1917 receiver from the looks of the markings peeking out from under the rear scope base.
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    This might be of interest: I stumbled into...

    This might be of interest: I stumbled into another rare rifle. - Topic
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    See here: Bayo Points 18...

    See here: Bayo Points 18
  18. Before I file these two forends into my parts...

    Before I file these two forends into my parts bin, have we established who made them/who they were made for based on the markings I posted?
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    Not sure if you found these guys: Mauser...

    Not sure if you found these guys: Mauser Broomhandle Barrel Restoration Redmans Rifling and Reboring

    Never used them, just aware of them.
  20. Yeah, these do seem a bit thick compared to the...

    Yeah, these do seem a bit thick compared to the 2X spare Walnut stocks I've got here.
  21. Tough to photograph, but here are the markings....

    Tough to photograph, but here are the markings. Identical, but hard to see or get the camera to focus on unless you stand on one foot and hold your mouth just right.
  22. Since I'm on a South African kick of late, South African No4 wood?

    Thanks to a buddy bird dogging them for me, I came into a pair of NOS No4 Beech No4 Mk1 forends on Thursday for a price so cheap the seller may as well have paid me to take them.

    After wiping off...
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    Thanks Roger. I figure out who I previously...

    Thanks Roger. I figure out who I previously bought my 4BA tap from and it looks like they have what I need for about $22 USD plus freight which isn't too bad.
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    I'm not sure what else to call it, but the divot...

    I'm not sure what else to call it, but the divot in the track the safety plunger rides in that would hold it in the straight up position.

    I'm not sure any of the A3 bolt sleeves I've got have...
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    I've got an original screw, but I lack a 2BA tap...

    I've got an original screw, but I lack a 2BA tap and die. Need to remember where I ordered the British tap I used to repair a No4 T scope bracket from.
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