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It's not big enough.
(said in dry humour flat monotone)


Seriously though - great condition.
Isn't Boys meant to be spelt Boyes?

Cheers mate.

Electro penciled magazine on a 1918 SMLE is not "all matching" - it's a bubba job.
6.5mm Carcano's are the most common variety around,..... 7.35mm on the other IS uncommon
Sorry to spoil your party...

I don't know if I would "clean" this rifle up at all.

I know it goes against every soldiers grain to have rust on his weapon, however I must say I do like that weathered look that only age can...

Whilst unable to contribute to your project in any way, nevertheless I look forward to reading about your progress.

Oh,... Ok,.... I thought that all ended with the Civil War.
Learn something new each day.
Thanks.

Interesting photos - one seems to be an all white unit, and the other all black.
What's up with that?
Is that just by chance, or on purpose?

Trying,.... To,...... Stuff,......... Green,...... Eyed,....... Monster,........ Back,..... In,...... His,........ Box!

Very nice gentlemen,.... Very nice indeed!

That's really great work,..... and deserves to be acknowledged
Thank you

Bumping thread to seek out any other owners of DA numbered rifles

Fantastic tank - with known history nonetheless.
Were / are you able to find out who crewed the vehicle during this engagement?
Where there any known injuries sustained from the RPG strike?

I...

Will do, as soon as I can.

I've just picked up an Australian L1A1 (SLR) bayonet without any markings as normal.

It appears unissued with the usual parkerised / phosphate finish.

However on the back of the scabbard, at...

Ross M10 (HMS Canada) Rifle DA88 with bolt DA115

I would be happy to re-unite / find the owner of bayonet DA88 and owner of rifle DA115

I also can be found on Gunboards under the name MilSurp

See boys,.... drugs are bad!!!!..... don't do drugs!!!!!!

G'day all - collector of about 20 years - made the #1 collectors mistake of not specialising in any one particular area, or era - subsequently have a number of old bolt action service rifles from...