I have a 1958 POF #4 Mk.II & I was wondering about the correct accessories for it.
I have a POF made #9 bayonet & scabbard, but what other accessories?.
Did POF make their own slings?, oilers?,...
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I have a 1958 POF #4 Mk.II & I was wondering about the correct accessories for it.
I have a POF made #9 bayonet & scabbard, but what other accessories?.
Did POF make their own slings?, oilers?,...
Lou,
That's a nice looking rifle...it looks slightly reddish wood on my monitor, is that right?.
Peter (Burlington, Ont.)
Looking on Ebay to see what scales are going for I came across a new (to me) digital scale, the GS1500 by Hornady at a very impressive price.
Does anyone have or has used one of these?. Any...
Does anyone know what the "MPD with arrow" stamp in the wood denotes or stands for?.
Peter (Burlington, Ontario)
Now that is music to my ears...my wife brought me one (with a little coaching) for my birthday last week. A 1958 POF No.4 Mk.2 & my first #4.
Still quite a bit of cosmo on it too. I managed to...
I have a POF No4 Mk2 dated 1958..arrived by post yesterday, a birthday present from my wife.
It's a bit "cosmoliny" right now but there are some stamps (on wood) on it I will photograph & post for...
I know that Wideners do not ship to Canada...How about Graf's, anybody in Canada purchased from them?.
Peter (Burlington, Ontario)
[QUOTE=Edward Horton;78926]For you conisers of fine reloading...
John,
I would love to but....I have to face the harsh economic reality that I have more time than money at the moment. But I will keep it in mind for the hopefully more prosperous future.
Peter...
Thanks guys for all your replies.
Peter (Burlington, Ontario)
Thanks Louthpou,
At least I won't take it personally then :) :) :) :)
Peter (in Burlington, Ontario)
This is probably a really silly question but here goes anyway.
I reload blackpowder cartridges for my Snider Enfield. Up till now I have been weighing out each charge, which can take a little...
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Is there anyone out there who lives near or goes into Sarco (in N.J.) at all?.
They list a small $3.00 part I need (Martini Henry trigger spring) but despite faxes, emails & phone calls I...
I dont know if it is or not, since I am so new to reloading. I just brought a pound of IMR4895 so as that gets used up I will keep a look out for the IMR4007.
I must admit that at the moment I am a...
Yes my brass is 1941 -1943 DIZ stamped. Which I believe is non corrosive Boxer primed. I found a couple of boxes of it among my Dad's stuff after he passed away.
Thanks for the info., I went &...
I have a bunch of military brass (once fired) that I hope to start reloading shortly. The only reloading experience I have up to now is with new brass & blackpowder.
So anyway I was reading an old...
Lee sells dies for both Martini Henry 577/450" & Snider Enfield .577".
In the States brass is available from Dixie Gun Works & Buffalo Arms & probably others.
Peter (Burlington, Ont.)
Sir, you have a private message.
Peter
Thanks for the replies guys. I am going to send the Tumbler back & see if I can get a better replacement, without the inserted piece.
My other concern was that the joint between the insert & the...
Thanks for the thought, Louthpou, I will ask them the question.
That Lithgow SMLE was a real cracker by the way. Carry On Restoring.
Peter (burlington, Ont.)
After many years of dreaming I finally got my Martini Henry, an Afghan bring back with some internal "home made" parts. One of the last parts Ihave to replace is the Tumbler.
I just received one in...
I saw some .303 Pakistani surplus this morning at the Ancaster (Ontario) gun show....but after all the bad reviews decided to pass.
Is anyone here reloading with lead bullets (or is everyone using...
Just curious & my imagination has failed me....what is that white "bandage" around the left hand rifle?
Peter (in Burlington, Ont.)
Hi all,
I am a new member & new to guns period, never been hunting, shooting or any of that stuff.
While clearing out my Fathers house, I found he had a Lee Enfield Jungle Carbine so now I have to...