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    Fake?! I have seen some guys feel there is more value to...

    I have seen some guys feel there is more value to a 44 or 45 dated example, as they are wartime, but really, they are a rare enough rifle in their original form that they hold pretty good value. As...
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    Fake?! Everything I can see about it says it is 100%...

    Everything I can see about it says it is 100% legitimate. I don't say that often when it comes to Cno7s.

    Blowing up the serial number area, the metal looks cast rather than buffed or tampered....
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    Here is a register of known serial numbers from a...

    Here is a register of known serial numbers from a couple years ago: https://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=28229

    Re the Binocular case, technically, you have to find the early one without the...
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    There was no list of serial numbers that I know...

    There was no list of serial numbers that I know of. As to the differentiation between Canadian and Mutual Aid snipers, if you read that particular section, it deals with distribution of all no4mk1...
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    https://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=60046...

    https://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=60046
    The records from REL show that by Mar of 43, 135 no32mk1 telescopes had been delivered. If you look through the other pages I posted on that thread,...
  6. Sticky: All changes made. I suspect Jawes has one of the...

    All changes made. I suspect Jawes has one of the larger collections of 90Ls in existence.
    Seems like more of the rifles have not been showing up lately. Eventually they will surface.
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    In early 1945, there was a multi-national...

    In early 1945, there was a multi-national exercise in Northern Saskatchewan to test various equipment and tactics in the far North under arctic conditions. There was a 3 volume set of books made to...
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    That is not another lightweight but in fact the...

    That is not another lightweight but in fact the same one. Both are serial no 17.
    Interesting that it would appear to be a 43 Longbranch receiver which was recycled into the lightweight. Also notable...
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    Compared to the one shown in the knowledge...

    Compared to the one shown in the knowledge library, I see a few small differences right off the bat. https://www.milsurps.com/content.php?r=150-No.4-Canadian-Lightweight-Experimental-Rifle
    The...
  10. Yes, 1320 is the conversion number. I assume the...

    Yes, 1320 is the conversion number. I assume the 63 is the year. If I find my other tag I'll see if it has the same prefix.
  11. As requested. I picked up the barrelled receiver...

    As requested. I picked up the barrelled receiver with bolt at a gunshow with this tag hanging off it. It had never been re-assembled into a rifle so was likely unfired in it's 7.62 form. I eventually...
  12. They are not stamped DCRA. The 1101 on the...

    They are not stamped DCRA. The 1101 on the receiver, bolt, and barrel indicate it was converted at Canadian Arsenals. Accurizing the rifle would have fallen on the owner, or in this case, possibly...
  13. There is a thread with recorded conversion...

    There is a thread with recorded conversion numbers over on Cdn gun nutz : CanadianGunNutz.com
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    For old school slot drive and non-plated...

    For old school slot drive and non-plated fasteners, I order from these guys: Blacksmith Bolt & Rivet Supply

    Their stuff is already chemical blackened, and priced right.
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    A week or two ago I came into possession of a...

    A week or two ago I came into possession of a bunch more EX1 parts that had been hiding out at my favorite surplus yard. In one bag was about 35 charging handles. About 33 were the phonelic knob,...
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    Here are a couple shots of mine....a totally...

    Here are a couple shots of mine....a totally different bird, but shows the Cdn property marks on a British made rifle.
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    Well I learned something today with regards to...

    Well I learned something today with regards to that GF marking. I had a scope bracket some 20 years back that had that mark....never could figure out what it was. I even asked on one of the gun...
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    I have a no4mk1(T) that is British made but...

    I have a no4mk1(T) that is British made but Canadian marked. I would have to look at it again, but it has a decent sized C/l\ stamped on the wrist near the serial number, and a small C/l\ on the...
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    Personally, I always view the serial number with...

    Personally, I always view the serial number with great suspicion when I see file marks in the area of the serial. Same goes for different finish, or a slight flat spot in the area. The wrist of this...
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    If you go to that thread I started (it is in the...

    If you go to that thread I started (it is in the stickies on the Enfield section) you will see in earlier reports that there were a number of them converted by the end of 44 I believe, and...
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    In the Enfield section, I posted a bunch of data...

    In the Enfield section, I posted a bunch of data and reports from REL. On one of the reports is listed:
    Outstanding Contract Balances at Dec. 31, 1945". ....
    Telescopes Sighting Mod.E, Quantity -...
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    I have bought military vehicles because I had the...

    I have bought military vehicles because I had the manual. I take it as a sign that I already have the manual, and therefore.....

    I still have a Centurion manual on the shelf that is, as of yet,...
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    Careful...buying those dummy rounds will lead to...

    Careful...buying those dummy rounds will lead to you buying the first available double size training aids. Those will end up being the most expensive dummys you will ever buy.

    Electing dummys can...
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    The cocking studs on the real 50 and the 30 are...

    The cocking studs on the real 50 and the 30 are the same basic diameter These training aids are much larger. Same with the dummy rounds.....closer to a 20mm than a 50 I believe but would have to mic...
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    Collectors Source here in Canada has some of the...

    Collectors Source here in Canada has some of the rounds available for it: 30-06 plastic double size training rounds (7) - Collector's Source, Military Collectibles Online

    I have both the M1 and...
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