That sounds reasonable. I really would like to have it re-barreled but it's an all numbers matching rifle and I would hate to lose any more of the originality.
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That sounds reasonable. I really would like to have it re-barreled but it's an all numbers matching rifle and I would hate to lose any more of the originality.
Hello all, I recently purchased my first M96 Swedish Mauser. By all appearances and markings, it is a 1918 Carl Gustaf build. I have just received what is supposed to be the correct bayonet for the...
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I have just acquired my first M96 Swiss Mauser. By all appearances it is an Infantry model rife. I have just received what is supposed to be the correct bayonet but when I went to put it...
Hello all, Sorry to have taken so long to reply. I work 12 hr night shifts. I printed out Peter's articles on fitting the bolt and took it to my gunsmith along with my rifle. He already had this...
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I removed the bolt and the number appears to be PF 262914. I just wonder if this bolt was properly fitted when someone used it to replace the original bolt.
Unfortunately, the bolt is from a No4. I have been in contact with Classic about obtaining a replacement bolt. The numbers may not match but at least it would be the correct bolt.
I have added a photo to my photo gallery but I don't know how to attach it to this thread.
The barrel is marked I.O. Inc, Melbourne Fl. When I went to their website, it referred me to RTI for sales so it may very well be part of that but I'm not sure. My rifle came from Classic Firearms in...
Hello All, I have just acquired a correct No5 Mk1 jungle carbine and I have some questions about the butt stock. The stock appears to be the correct stock with the correct contours and correct end...
I am trying to find a correct bolt for a Lee Enfield No5 Mk1 Jungle carbine. The rifle that I have acquired has a No4 bolt in it. The correct bolt has a hollowed out knob. Thanks.