Update: I ordered a Field Gauge from Brownells and the bolt does NOT close...phew! Thanks for your help, guys.
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Update: I ordered a Field Gauge from Brownells and the bolt does NOT close...phew! Thanks for your help, guys.
Thanks, Damien. But may I ask, what are you specifically referring to? The low number receiver?
Hey guys. I just received new Clymer Go and No Go (SAAMI) gauges in the mail. Here’s my problem...my 1903 bolt closes on Go AND on the No Go gauge. I tried the No Go gauge with and without the...
Okay that makes sense. Thanks!
Thanks John! May I ask, how do you know the overhaul was done in the early 1920s? What part gives that away?
Thanks John!
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Thanks for your feedback Mark.
Perfect! Thanks for the help!
Okay that makes sense. I was wondering if I had done something wrong. I read something on posting pictures but it must have been the wrong one. I’ll go find the one you’re talking about and give it a...
Evening guys. I posted a couple days ago about a new 1915 ‘03 I acquired recently. I have yet to receive any replies, but I wonder if this isn’t more interesting and my drum up more of a response...I...
I recently picked up my first 1903 on Gunbroker that dates to 1915 with what appears to be original barrel. Inspector stamp is consistent with date. Are the other parts original? Please take a look...
Thanks for shooting me straight guys. I’ll let this one pass and keep my ear to the ground.
I'm interested in a SMLE for sale and would like to pick the forum's collective brain. The seller is not local to me so I can't handle the rifle myself. It's a 1916 BSA. Serial numbers are matching...
Thanks for all of the great advice!
Hey guys. I recently acquired a 1918 Lithgow SMLE Mk3*. I plan on taking her apart later and scrubbing away some of the grime. My question is, are there any online resources for disassembling a SMLE,...