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Had to go deep into the memory bank but found the reference I was looking for. CES Pamphlet for the L42A1. Can't seem to find a date on it. See attached photos to help, but the document makes...

Managed to find the image of the only other 1/2 inch flat artist brush I have seen in the L42A1 CES. I would be interested to know the history of this flat brush and if anybody else has one or seen...

I have the same 1/2 inch flat brush in my L42 CES. Besides the one bravo2zero posted I have only seen one other.

Hi Gil,

The markings on the rifle action are standard L42A1 with what I can determine no evidence of XL42 markings or removal of such. It does have an F.T.R stamp just under the TR stamp on the...

Hi Gil,

Thank you for the rapid reply. My L42A1 would seem to have an interesting history. It is one of the 12 L42A1's that came to Australia in the 1970's for Australian Army trials, which didn't...

Hello,

Any information regarding my L42A1, Rifle No M36982 would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance.

And no mention of 'T' stamped on left side of action body or small 'S' on right side of body. Maybe a typo but bolt has AT letter prefix, action only A. Mk 1 eyeball inspection would be prudent for...

Fair dinkum. Has the world gone made. :madsmile:

Looking for scope can - Rifle C37778 T'scope 18218.

I have No8 Mk1 can for Rifle C31837 T'scope 17671 for trade if the above can turns up.

Cheers.

G'day Son,

Another one for your records.

1)Rifle serial number? 74629
2)Receiver manufacturer? Lithgow
3)Receiver year stamp? 1917
4)Butt date stamp? (none?) R over MA (HV beside that) over...

Wow. That bad. Proves I have a lot to learn.

If anybody could spare the time to point out some of the Maltby's issues that would be appreciated as i am very keen to improve my 'T' knowledge base....

Hi Peter,

Thank you for the reply. I know the term and it is not encouraging. I assume its a case of don't touch with a forty foot pole? What would be the cause?

Thank you.

Luke

Hi all,

I am in a position to acquire a Maltby 1943 No4 Mk1 T and before I commit I would really appreciate some more experienced eyes taking a look.
Rifle # BJ 11054 Maltby 1943
Scope# 3882...

92L8417

All parts blued - all matching numbers.

Fair enough gil9713 that is a fair price considering the whole package. At the end of the day it's only worth what somebody is prepared to pay and you definatley did the right thing and kept the...

Hi all,

Just joined the site and jumping in with my first post. Very impressed with the knowledge and depth of resources available. I have been looking for a No4 T for a while in Oz and have...

Hi all,

I am a new member as of today and look forward to gaining knowledge and having a great resource to tap into.

I look forward to some interesting discussions.

All the best.