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  1. Thread: Sniper scopes

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    I have a nice mandrel I had made with varying...

    I have a nice mandrel I had made with varying steps in it for removing dents in the tubes.
    Somewhere someone made the comment you could unscrew the tube from the turret block and I have had several...
  2. Thread: Sniper scopes

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    I am still doing the No.32 scopes, but booked...

    I am still doing the No.32 scopes, but booked solid for the next month or so.
    It would be the end of October before I could even look at one.
    Also doing some ZF 41's and few models of WW 2 US...
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    On the early T's the pads were not soldered. The...

    On the early T's the pads were not soldered.
    The British ran into problems with it however the Canadians did not solder them until the British complained. whined bitched and made it official.
    If...
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    It is a standard cut on the L59 DP training...

    It is a standard cut on the L59 DP training rifle.
    The L59 does not have the cut to show the firing pin and spring.
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    I have the number of barrels for the No.1 Mk.3...

    I have the number of barrels for the No.1 Mk.3 produced in Canada for the rebuild process
    I will dig it out and post it sometime this weekend.
  6. Thread: Any clues?

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    The rifle shown is a Latvian Cavalry carbine....

    The rifle shown is a Latvian Cavalry carbine.
    One of 2250 made in around 1922 in Britain.
    The carbines are made from CLLE actions and assortment of parts, such as the Patt: 14 front sight ears,...
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    a clean Canadian rifle but with a British scope...

    a clean Canadian rifle but with a British scope and mount.
  8. Thread: No62 Scope

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    I have converted No.71 scopes back to 32's...

    I have converted No.71 scopes back to 32's including the markings...
    A fair bit of tube work but they come out nice.
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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.
  10. 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
  11. 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!!!!!
  16. 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
  18. Thread: Range find

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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...
  20. 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:
  23. 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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