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Update:
Took the scope and scope base off and under neath it says
US Model 1917
Eddystone
#495495

So maybe it is a M1917,with a P-14 bolt,but no matter. ;)

Ummm...yeah,but I do it all the time mate,like bull in a china shop :)

Hi Fellas
I feel a bit red faced at the moment:red face:,me and a mate of mine,we went through my collection of old ammo,found a couple of rounds of 303/25,yep,you guessed it,they feed and extract...

Hi Fellas
I bought a M1917,it has been converted to 303/25 by the previous owner,I have had it in my gun safe for a month(Been Sick)so did not have a good look at it,pulled it apart and tried a...

Hmmmm
I have to say my holy grail,would be a Lee Enfield/Metford MLM rifle,came close to getting one,but sadly did not have enough cash:(
But will get one!:super:
One holy grail that I have...

PM sent to ya mate:super:
We have only A4 paper here,I could try to get other:dunno:

Thanks mate
It gives me a bit of an idea:thup:
But I have seen it somewhere on a forum and can't remember where,it showed you how to do it:dunno:
I'll keep looking.

Hi
Does anyone know how or where I can find information on how to wrap ammunition in paper and then tie it up with string? :?:

Like the old time ammo,like 577/450,.303 and the like??:dunno:

Dan Wilson
Thanks for the reply mate.
I will look when I get the gun in my hot little grubby hands(Can't wait).
I reckon it probably would be a P-14 but that is ok.
Why would they change it from...

Hi Doug
I never looked at that and that is in New South Wales(the gun)I'm in Victoria,I was passing through,had a quick look then went on the website when I got home and bought it that way.
If it...

xroads
Thanks for the reply:D
The dealer said it was a Eddystone M1917,but it could be a P-14 in disguise:dunno:
Will be trying the 25/303 out before I rebarrel.

Thanks mate

Hi
I Hope this is the right place to put this?:dunno:

I have just bought a Eddystone M1917 in 303/25(have not got it yet,waiting for the dealer to get back from holidays)and it has the fat belly...

To all
Scott Stonehill of Evans Obsolete Screws,makes the tapered barrel band screw for $15.00 US + $3.00 postage anywhere and it's an exact copy of the one DD posted in this thread.
I have no...

DD
Pm'ed you

Douglas
On the action it has
Crown
V.R
ENFIELD
1875
little crown with arrow pointing down
I
then over the I
II.

Patrick
Thanks mate,for your help appreciate it:thup:
Will try the people you have suggested or try to get a tap & Die,although might already have access to some at work,will have to investigate on...

Anything to do with the .303
Just love 'em!:thup:

Hi Fellas
Just today picked up my Martini Enfield from the gun dealer,it is a MKII,it has no cleaning rod(I'll have to get one,if I can find one)it has the provision or hole for the cleaning rod....

G'day all
New member here,so please be gentle with me:lol:
Love anything to do with the fine ol' 303 rifle & Cartridge:super:

Hope to talk to you all soon.