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Archaeologist here - This preservation effect has less to do with the oil (or any other anti-rust treatment) and is almost entirely due to anaerobic soil conditions (probably wet clay). Without...

It's the picture. Long Lees are very hard to photograph, so I've been experimenting with the pano setting on my phone camera.

The Calgary gunshow was interesting this year in the number of milsurps for sale. There were far more than in any previous show I've been to (at least for the last 10 years). And the buyers were...

Picked up this beauty at the local gunshow. 1897 Sparkbrook MLE, refurbished at RSARF Sparkbrook in 1904, and subsequent Royal Navy use with N stamp on wrist and Portsmouth armoury stamps on barrel....

I think it's a replacement bolt that's been scrubbed and re-numbered with that very unusual serial number to match the rifle TBH.

From what I learned examining this rifle myself and from far more knowledgeable experts on this forum I'm certain that both of these previous sellers were either fooled or were trying to fool buyers....

Already done. :D

Anyone know why the tang has what appears to be a rack number but not a unit name or number?

The purchase from Canada part is documented in "Defending the Dominion", which coincidentally I've just read about.

Hi Cinders,
I've taken the rifle apart and there are no serial numbers in the top wood. All the oddities including the poor stocking up have been explained. It's made up.

Other pics of the pads etc.

It has, yes.

Thanks, and yes I was aware of some of this when I was asked to look at it. I will say that for exactly this reason I was relieved that it was a 1944 BSA rifle.

I recently acquired this 1896 London Small Arms & Co MLE Mk 1. It has been lopped and the barrel shortened and the sights messed with over the years. I stripped the varnish and was delighted to see...

Hi all. Today I got to take apart and do a thorough search of the stamps on this 1944 BSA No 4T that a family member bought. I'm convinced it is legit, or at least it satisfies the checklists posted...

I'm not certain either way and I'd believe that scenario. I'm perfectly happy for it to be civilian, as it will be used either way, and I picked them up cheaply as part of a job lot.

I think maybe...

There are similarities between the fittings on our cases. The strap ends are different, but the buckle is similar. The webbing looks the same, while your canvas seems like a heavier grade than mine....

You are completely right. On closer examination I can't find evidence of modification, so it seems that this case came in different lengths. Very curious. Have you seen this type before? Am I right...

I've recently acquired a number of soft rifle cases, many of them military, and among them are these two. They have similarities to the carriers for US 1903 Springfield, which is what makes me think...

Ah, yes. That makes sense.
Thanks.

Excellent! Thanks Supmil!

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Would garrison artillery units be issued with Long Lees in 1896? I'm guessing...

Hey folks,
Any guesses to the attribution on this stock disk that came in a job lot of Enfield parts would be appreciated. It might be Canadian, but that would be a guess.


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Thanks, I'll have a look. I know what you mean about the dust covers!
I've learnt how to fit a bolt properly from guidance on this forum, so I'm hopefully good there. After I posted this thread I...

I was pretty excited to find what was billed as a Lee Metford bolt today at the gunshow, with the dust cover lugs intact! Exactly what I needed for a project.

I got it home to inspect and realized...

I found a bolt body with serial number 29L0435.
If anyone has the rifle I'll see if I can get it to you.