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    Video shows on my preview, however, yes that is...

    Video shows on my preview, however, yes that is it thanks. :thup:
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    Making of the 1917 rifle (Video)

    This came up on YouTube, I found it interesting. :)
    Some clips seem out of order and some are miss-labelled, but the operations are obvious.


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39wM-lzDWE4
  3. Thread: No4 MK1/2

    by ColinA
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    Note, Mk VII ammunition from a reliable maker.

    Note, Mk VII ammunition from a reliable maker.
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    First, I know nothing about PPC scopes. My only...

    First, I know nothing about PPC scopes.
    My only observation is that the numbers on the base look stamped, but the number F1787 looks to me to be hand engraved.
    Could the F1706 have been applied by...
  5. Every chance these days that you are dealing with...

    Every chance these days that you are dealing with a computer algorithm (whatever that is!)
    Rather than a living, breathing human.
  6. Thread: Interesting

    by ColinA
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    Been there, done that! ;) Try comparing it with...

    Been there, done that! ;)
    Try comparing it with a shortened No4 sporter.

    The No5 makes a lovely ball of flame from its muzzle device, the No4 made a really long jet of flame straight out, very...
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    Early date, A suffix (something non standard.)...

    Early date, A suffix (something non standard.)
    Hand work (with a draw file?)

    They certainly had the skills and were not afraid of doing hand finishing.
  8. Conservation means first and foremost "do no...

    Conservation means first and foremost "do no damage."
    No cleaning or de-rusting would be the best choice (I.M.H.O.)
    If you want to handle it or look at it just lightly oil it with a thin...
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    Google finds this supplier with "identical"...

    Google finds this supplier with "identical" rifles.

    Lee Enfield No4 Grenade Launcher Ww2 dated S/N AU136341 - Saracen Exports
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    My thoughts say police / riot control usage. I...

    My thoughts say police / riot control usage.
    I would suspect conversion in India (but just guessing) It does appear to have been done well.

    Question, in pic 6, the muzzle attachment looks like it...
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    Something for Christmas?

    Posted here as it might be of interest to Enfield collectors.

    Seen on a Birmingham history site.
  12. It's simple if you look at it the right way. The...

    It's simple if you look at it the right way.
    The money is in developing and testing new ammunition and arms.
    Nothing sexy about adding bells and whistles to 5.56 or 7.62!

    If you are developing...
  13. They aged some 80 years in use, and storage. Some...

    They aged some 80 years in use, and storage. Some suffer from lack of maintenance, some too much.
    Wood alters over time which on a No.4 can affect accuracy.

    Probably the most interesting thing is...
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    There is an article explaining this myth, but I...

    There is an article explaining this myth, but I can't find it for now.

    My understanding is that they were not any stronger, Ishapore just changed their proof test method so they passed.
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    I.M.H.O. That is not engraving, there do not...

    I.M.H.O.
    That is not engraving, there do not seem to be any tool marks. Either from a hand graver or a rotary tool on a pantograph.
    From the OP's post, too early for laser engraving.

    Are they...
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    Photograph from Shropshire.

    I saw this picture on a Shropshire page, it is titled Minsterley.
    My initial thought was a Home Guard bicycle, but looking at that rifle is it all much older?
    127611
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    It would be nice to see a close up picture of the...

    It would be nice to see a close up picture of the muzzle and crowning.
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    I know this is controversial, and will fry some...

    I know this is controversial, and will fry some minds.
    Since you have a Parker Hale marked sporter conversion in a stock that fits I would replace the DP bolt (Only if you, or someone can fit and...
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