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  1. A lithgow SMLE specific question. (WARNING JJ&CO content)

    When a Lithgow made SMLE was rebuilt at Lithgow where was the butt-stock embossing done?
    Lithgow factory?
    The MD it was sent to when the unit was selected to receive it?
    The receiving unit?
    Or...
  2. Thread: Trilux springs

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    That's because its actually an Israeli SUIT! The...

    That's because its actually an Israeli SUIT!
    The mods they did included the screw you mention, a different style "figure-8" main spring, instead of the Brit "zig-zag" one & a coil spring & "latch...
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    No7 & No9 bayonet sheathing question.

    Is there actually a right & a wrong way to align the blade when inserting these into the scabbard?
  4. Thanks, Steve.

    Thanks, Steve.
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    That has also been suggested. Any input welcome...

    That has also been suggested.
    Any input welcome though. Thanks.
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    German waffenamt or post WW2 German Gendarmerie...

    German waffenamt or post WW2 German Gendarmerie has been suggested, any thoughts?
  7. I think that's for a No4? The SMLE one would...

    I think that's for a No4?
    The SMLE one would need to have the forend cap removed for that type.
    Thanks for trying though.
  8. Thanks, I really appreciate the effort.

    Thanks, I really appreciate the effort.
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    Anyone recognize this property mark?

    Its on a 1943 Savage Made Lee Enfield No4 Mk1*
    (The one over the breech, not the U.S. PROPERTY lend-Lease one)
    https://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/2019/05/bB7K3X0-1.jpg
    T.I.A.
  10. Thanks, I'm asking about the Central because I...

    Thanks, I'm asking about the Central because I heard it existed as a standard, if rare item. That would make sense as the Aussies continued much longer with the SMLE.
  11. CENTRAL FRONT sight for SMLE, lots of info on the REAR

    But several searches turned up nothing on the front.
    I hear there's a globe type front sight designed specifically for the SMLE's existing dovetail. Can anyone share info or a picture of this beast...
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    Found one, buit its Metric, not inch!

    Bump for an old thread, sorry, found it researching a mag I just bought.
    Marked
    "OFT 1994"
    "NAGAZINE 7.62MM 3A1"
    "1005-005710"
    On the opposite side either "10", or "IO".
    Rough grey park finish...
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    I think the difference we're seeing is between...

    I think the difference we're seeing is between metric & Inch parts more than a change per se? I'm basing this on the fact that both 1 & 2 piece pins have the shapes depending on inch or metric...
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    I have a metric FAL & it will not accept the inch...

    I have a metric FAL & it will not accept the inch pattern firing pins. Neither one-piece, not 2-piece will fit. (Nor will Izzy)
    The difference seems to be that the metric FP has a steady taper along...
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    Sorry, brainfart.:madsmile: Delete Wombat,...

    Sorry, brainfart.:madsmile:
    Delete Wombat, insert 84mm AT Carl Gustav.

    Any idea what happened to the picture of the test target? I see the link if I open the post to edit, but the image doesn't...
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    That's one of those internet myths that just...

    That's one of those internet myths that just refuses to die.

    There is exactly one cam for the Trilux SUIT. The same cam is used for the 7.62mm, the 5.56mm & the 84mm AT Carl Gustav round.
    The...
  17. Thread: Greek 303 Ammo

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    You know I just asked a simple question. If I'd...

    You know I just asked a simple question.
    If I'd wanted the insults I'd have asked for them specifically.
    Sorry if I spoiled your holiday.
    Good bye.
  18. Thread: Greek 303 Ammo

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    The Prvi Partizan IS nice ammo, & at today's...

    The Prvi Partizan IS nice ammo, & at today's prices, very reasonably priced.
    I grabbed all I could find a while back when I found a source selling it for U.S. $9.95 per 20 ;)

    The HXP was a lucky...
  19. Thread: Greek 303 Ammo

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    Whichever way this works out I'm committed now....

    Whichever way this works out I'm committed now.
    I just bought every last round of the HXP70 & MkVII z they had in stock & I bought it to shoot with, not debate on the internet.
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    Interesting hash out of the information. Thanks....

    Interesting hash out of the information. Thanks.
    It seems that, from the information posted here, I'm actually inadvertantly creating Mk VIIZ ronds when I reload, as I'm using 174Gr BT bullets,...
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    Excuse my ignorance here, but I was under the...

    Excuse my ignorance here, but I was under the impression that "Z" suffix ammunition was specifically earmarked NOT to be used in rifles, only in machine guns. Something to do with the powder load...
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    A hearty endorsment on the Fultons mount from me...

    A hearty endorsment on the Fultons mount from me as well.
    In adittion to being built better than Stonehenge they also have a mounting rail that is almost 3/4" longer at the front than any other...
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    For those wearing glasses a tip that works for...

    For those wearing glasses a tip that works for me.
    Tie a short, fairly thin cord, or ribbon to the top of the bridge piece of the glasses frame. Then loop this either into the brim of a hat, ot thru...
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    I'm not sure if this driectly relates to the...

    I'm not sure if this driectly relates to the thoughts on pricing of originals being effected by copies or "reproductions" but it is an interesting parallell.

    The Hensoldt scopes were running about...
  25. Congratulations on your purchase. I've had a...

    Congratulations on your purchase. I've had a bipod-equipped metric FAL for a long time & am still finding it my favourite rifle.
    I'll try to answer all the questions you posed, so this may be a bit...
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