I meant the paint markings didnt have any wartime history, but the cadet history is interesting too. Matter of fact every time people see the rifle the first thing they ask about is the paint...
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I meant the paint markings didnt have any wartime history, but the cadet history is interesting too. Matter of fact every time people see the rifle the first thing they ask about is the paint...
Great post, thank you. This is not a JJCO, its an IA CO, one of the many importers from the 80s-90s. Most likely they came from the same batches that JJCO got them from. I have seen many rifles...
When the rifle was imported the front sight was loose as well as the buttstock, so the seller assumed the red dots were there for that. Sounded plausible but was just trying to make sure. Mostly...
Thats possible, but if you have the red paint and the brush in your hand why not red paint over the green band if the rifle was not to be fired.
I have never read anywhere where any color paint...
I have read about the three different color bands, but have never found anything on painted circles/dots. I assume that red = bad/dont fire but why not just paint a red band on it and be done with...
Not a problem on time, would be interesting to see if he has any knowledge. I have only seen one other Lithgow No1 like it at a gun show and it had the green band and the red dot on the front only. ...
The seller I bought it from didnt know, he guessed since the front sight and buttstock were loose thats why they red dots. But its hard to believe they would put permanent red marks for something...
Bumping this back up after over a year. Still have this rifle and was hoping someone would comment on the red dots and their meaning. Did a lot of searching and still have not found anything except...
I'll defer to your knowledge on the import marks. I thought post 86 (current) was country of origin but I'm not an importer so I never looked into it :) All I know is I HATE the newer dot matrix...
Not to mention the many thousands of other WWI, WWII and cold war rifles and pistols CAI imported in over the years. Yes, some of them were mismatched junk threw together (not by CAI) and sold by...
Thanks for the suggestion.
They have the rear sight leaf but no other parts unfortunately. I have bought a few parts for my Bren from them and they are good people to deal with.
It most certainly is an import stamp, I have quite a few milsurp rifles with the CAI stamp. From the discreet small barrel marks to the latest huge dot matrix billboards with new serial numbers. ...
Appreciate the reply, I'm pretty sure its a legit rifle. Its been in the back of the safe for a while and I was looking at it the other day and I always wondered about it.
All the sights I have...
Short answer is...Yes, they did. But the finish would not look like yours. The finish on your rifle is what it should be for 1944 production.[/QUOTE]
A bit of a mystery then with the repairs on...
Yea, but compared to others I have seen it does not have a lot of markings overall. I'm pretty sure it has been refurbished by someone. The stock has a couple arsenal repairs. The bore is pristine...
I see what your saying, but it shoots pretty well and I hate to fix what isnt broke. But next time out with it I may try some shims to tighten it up so it doesnt move forward against the sight...
Picked this up a while back and finally git around to looking it over closer. Its a Long Branch 1944 No4 MK I* Bolt and receiver match (only two serial numbers I can find). Has a two groove barrel...
Thanks, cant get much better info than that. I knew it wasnt anything special and they imported quite a few of them, was just curious about the lack of FTR markings. Its in pretty good shape and...
Yes, I read the Canadian pistols were originally parkerized only. From my understanding the Canadians were the ones that stamped the 'No2" on the pistols during rebuild. Is it possible that since...
Read a bunch of threads here and on various forums and still have a couple questions. I have a 0T8xxx Inglis, the No2 has been added, different font and deeply struck. No FTR marks anywhere, hammer...
Sarco, it was 4.00, BREN104 was the part number. Plus crazy shipping if you order it alone I'm sure.
Kevin at bren-gun.com in the UK has them too most likely.
It is a striker, not sure on the exact builder but very nicely done. No the gas regulators were not drilled on any of the barrels.
I dont know who makes the HS gauge, its an old one I bought...
I have headspace gauges and check every barrel, every one I fire is in spec. matter of fact the IMA barrel is a little tighter than the others. I have put many through that barrel, both steel and...
Quick update, brought 60 rounds of wolf and 40 rounds of the MEN stuff from SG with me today, shot two boxes of wolf with no issue then three blown out case heads in a row from the third box. Looks...
It works OK in all three of my barrels, but I have only used the one for quantity shooting. I just fired another 100 rounds (Wolfe) yesterday and no issues except loading the first round. The rim...