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Gents,
Thank you all for your invaluable responses! It's up to me now to get to the range.
BTW, Andre, that's a beaut!
Cheers,
Carl

Here it is a month later and I finally located some raw linseed oil and gave the rifle a few light applications over the last couple of weeks. Wow! Just another confirmation that nothing beats the...

Thanks Gents for the expert guidance! The finish looks original to me; just that it's in very good shape. Looks like linseed oil is in order!
Cheers,
Carl

Hi Ridolpho,
Thanks for the advice! The stock has a nice gloss finish, I'm guessing from commercial production. Will the raw linseed oil dull the sheen?
Thanks again.
Carl

On a non-ammo note, the finish on this rifle is absolutely amazing. Save for a few minor dents it is in remarkable condition. What was (if any) the standard method for wiping down the stock to...

Gentlemen,

Many thanks for your expert guidance. I have a small quantity of PPU already; however, it appears from your advice that any serious marksman should reload using "OEM" flat base bullets...

I recently acquired a BSA No. 1 MkIII target rifle in remarkable condition and would like to take it to the range. It's marked ".303 Nitro Proof" on the knox form, and I would like to know what...

I'm curious if anyone has a source for a cocking handle jig for modifying the Sten to accept the "safe" Mk5 handle. I am about to set out to manufacture one as detailed in Peter's book, but thought...

Peter,
With regard to the aft pistol grip, was the No1 Mk1 or No2 Mk1 steel pistol grip ever used on the Mk5? The original wood pistol grips are becoming extremely rare; however, I've seen a few...

This thread caught my attention as I was researching L1A1 scopes. Was there a "standard" issue scope between the SUIT/SUSAT and the IWS?
Thanks,
Carl

Thanks, Gents. I greatly appreciate the advice in this forum, as it's usually from those who lived it!
Cheers,
Carl

Seems most pics of Sten Mk Vs do not have a foregrip. Were all issued with a foregrip, and if so, what was the rationale for removing it? Was it too cumbersome? I know the tendency is to hold the...

Was there a standard issue storage case or bag for the Sten, particularly the Mk V?
Thanks in advance!

Thanks T Bone! Most M-H cavalry carbines were carried in a leather bucket and retained by a strap around the stock, which must have been challenging to manage. Notice no sling swivel in the...

Copy that... just adding weight to Steve's comment about possibly being a pre-WWI practice (albeit WAY before WWI!).
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I have a Martini Henry cavalry carbine configured with a single sling attachment at the trigger guard... probably served more as a retention point than for a sling, IMO.

Honestly T-Bone, she hasn't been to the range yet with me. I'm taking advantage of the cooler temperatures here to ensure the rifle's up to spec, given its age. Is it taking too much of chance...

I gather the key barrel support points are (from the muzzle), nose cap (where it contacts the muzzle), forend stud, inner band, and knox form. On my particular example there are voids in the wood...

Whew, that's a relief! 'Thought I may have to abandon my project on making my SMLE a tack-driver.

Many thanks gentlemen for the sanity check and sparing a piece of history! I'll take her to the range "as is" once it gets a little warmer and let you know.
BTW, I have a few boxes of Prvi Partizan...

Currently following a couple of established practices on maintaining barrel float on a No. 1 Mk III*, to include muzzle clearance at the nose cap. The muzzle on my SMLE makes contact with the nose...

My apologies guys for the delayed gratitude, as I immediately started tearing through the cyphers! The "49" remains somewhat of a mystery, but I agree it must be some sort of assembly number. I...

Starting into "the big clean" on my Peddled Scheme and then on to blueprinting. Tried looking up markings on the knox form on the internet, but thought perhaps those of you more familiar may be able...

Thanks, Roger, I'll proceed with caution!

Quick background: Long time military combat/bullseye team pistol shooter, i.e., very little long gun time. Recently treated to an opportunity to handle some excellent vintage long guns, primarily...