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    Here's a pic of the 'C Broad Arrow'

    Here's a pic of the 'C Broad Arrow'
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    Webley MK V markings and some doubts

    I bought this Canadian marked Webley MK V about 5 years ago and while doing some research I see it doesn't have the serial number on the edge of the cylinder. The last three digits '833' and '455'...
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    WTB: Gewehr 71 NEED A BROKEN firing pin

    I have a sporterized Gewehr 71 carbine I would like to use for educational/history purposes. I need a broken firing pin to disable the carbine. Anyone? Thanks, Peter
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    Looking up my father's WW 2 Canadian Army pay...

    Looking up my father's WW 2 Canadian Army pay book, he became a WO 2 in August 1944. How's that for a match. Thanks, Peter
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    Ok, took off the forearm wood and the result is...

    Ok, took off the forearm wood and the result is in the picture. Appears to be a Faz. Having never seen a Maltby apart I would never have noticed, thanks.
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    Hi, unfortunately the receiver sidewall has a...

    Hi, unfortunately the receiver sidewall has a coating of Suncorite- it seems to read" No4Mk1ROF ? " and below " 8(?)/44 ". The vibrapen inscribing is light and to see more I'd have to remove the...
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    No. 4 serial number help

    Hello, was wondering if anyone can date my No. 4. It appears to be a Mk 1 possible 1944 but the coat of Suncorite makes reading difficult. Serial number is PA25529. Thanks, Peter
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    Belgian 1889 FN- Year of manufacture?

    Hi I acquired a Belgian FN 1889 Mauser @ 20 years ago- all matching (serial T2268), full stocked only missing the cleaning rod. any idea of the date of manufacture or the best reference book to look...
  9. Thread: Volley sights?

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    Hi folks, I have a 1889 Lee Metford Mk 1* DP...

    Hi folks, I have a 1889 Lee Metford Mk 1* DP rifle in mostly original shape (appears to be a Metford barrel) and would like to replace the missing dial sight bead (have a lead on a sporterized Long...
  10. Thanks, Englishman CA- perhaps someday I'll find...

    Thanks, Englishman CA- perhaps someday I'll find one and sell the Long Lee replacement.
  11. Thank you- smle addict, Omark and Ridolpho. I've...

    Thank you- smle addict, Omark and Ridolpho. I've found a Long Lee rear sight (1800 yards) on Ebay which will work. I've tried my LEC MK 1, 1896 rear sight (2000 yards) on the Metford and it fits fine.
  12. Lee Metford rear sight and Long Lee- differences?

    Hello all,

    I have a recently acquired Lee Metford MK 1* 1889, DP marked, in rough shape but mostly there. The barrel appears to be the later Enfield rifling. The rear sight is broken off- for...
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    Thank you, Englishman! Worked exactly the way you...

    Thank you, Englishman! Worked exactly the way you described. Might have figured it out myself but one is always worried about breaking 127 year old steel. Here are a few pictures mostly before I did...
  14. Thread: Peter1916

    by PeterOM
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    Peter1916

    Hello all, I recently bought a rough but almost complete Lee Metford MK 1* 1889 with the 8 shot magazine. I tried taking apart the mag like the more common 10 shot but I can't tip out the base plate...
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    Sticky: Peter1916

    Hello, I'm Peter. I've been reading this forum's info for years but never posted. I've been involved with firearms since I was 5- these days mostly WW1 collecting and historical presentations in...
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    Hello, I'm Peter. I've been reading this forum's...

    Hello, I'm Peter. I've been reading this forum's info for years but never posted. I've been involved with firearms since I was 5- these days mostly WW1 collecting and historical presentations in...
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