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    Email me at bdlltd@bellsouth.net. Brian

    Email me at bdlltd@bellsouth.net.

    Brian
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    I have a proper Enfield barrel vice from the...

    I have a proper Enfield barrel vice from the RSAF. I've seen a few nice barrels wrecked from clamping on the thin part of the barrel instead of the Knox Form. I have a beautiful Savage two groove...
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    I have all of the tools. SMLE, No.4, No.5,...

    I have all of the tools. SMLE, No.4, No.5, P'14/M1917 and Sterling SMG. I still use a small brass drift and hammer. Never had a problem although I admit that the tool works smoother and is probably...
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    Real Armourers used a brass drift and a small...

    Real Armourers used a brass drift and a small ball peen hammer.
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    Sorry to be a smart *** but since when is the...

    Sorry to be a smart *** but since when is the L39A1 a self-loading rifle? I get immediately dubious of these articles when they can't even get the type of rifle correct in the bloody title.
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    The length of the SLR and SMLE/No.4 sling is the...

    The length of the SLR and SMLE/No.4 sling is the same at 45". I just compared a handful of older slings to a nos Australian L1A1 sling. Bren slings are longer.
  7. Straight from the Savage-Stevens factory.

    Straight from the Savage-Stevens factory.
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    Possibly for the L1A1 SLR.

    Possibly for the L1A1 SLR.
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    I exported one to Europe several years ago that...

    I exported one to Europe several years ago that was purchased at auction. The only one I've ever handled. Not too common.
  10. You want that slight 1/16" gap to keep the...

    You want that slight 1/16" gap to keep the buttplate from cracking the heel again.
  11. Email me directly at bdlltd@bellsouth.net. ...

    Email me directly at bdlltd@bellsouth.net.

    Brian
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    I think it's an Eddystone stock but could be...

    I think it's an Eddystone stock but could be wrong. Look directly at the wood showing at the front of the upper band and there will be an "E", "R" or "W" stamped there.
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    I've got plenty if/when you need one.

    I've got plenty if/when you need one.
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    Why not replace the collar if it's too short?...

    Why not replace the collar if it's too short? Someone putting great ape strength on the front guard screw with the shortened collar is why it's crushed. Shims are a no-go but I digress.
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    Looks pretty honest with a mismatch telescope and...

    Looks pretty honest with a mismatch telescope and bracket. I've seen the rifle number stamped on the top of the wrist before but it's usually a wartime Maltby No.4Mk.1 or an L42A1. I've never seen it...
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    A nice, honest looking old girl. Turn the sling...

    A nice, honest looking old girl. Turn the sling around at the butt end to keep the hooks from buggering up the wood.
  17. The marks on the underside of the wrist are the...

    The marks on the underside of the wrist are the manufacturer's, (BSA) wartime code and inspector stamps. The barrel reinforce markings are the manufacture date and various inspector's stamps.
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    If you're going to use a No.4 stock bolt on an...

    If you're going to use a No.4 stock bolt on an SMLE, you need to make sure it has the flat washer and spring washer too. The damaged tie straps I've seen were usually lacking one or the other.
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    There was one Youtuber that really did me in by...

    There was one Youtuber that really did me in by running a long piece of drill rod with an oversize brush on it back and forth through the barrel of what looked to be a decent No.4Mk.1T. He was using...
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    I think he was just a psychopath to be honest. I...

    I think he was just a psychopath to be honest. I made the mistake of watching a few of these guys teach us about Lees several years ago on YouTube and I've been cured of doing it ever since.
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    You've got that right Rog! I thought I'd die with...

    You've got that right Rog! I thought I'd die with the last ones I bought and imported. They were cheap too and repaired when I sold them. I still have a 1975 in my collection that was Rob's. My...
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    Hey Mike. I appreciate you calling me "brain"....

    Hey Mike. I appreciate you calling me "brain". I'm in the gun trade for God's sake. I'm not sure that compliment applies! :lol:
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    The only problem I have with this hypothesis is...

    The only problem I have with this hypothesis is that the rifles sold off in the 90s by the MoD were delivered straight from the disposals unit at Donnington to places like Charnwood Ordnance in...
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    We had rebuilt XM-15E1 rifles mixed in with...

    We had rebuilt XM-15E1 rifles mixed in with rebuilt Vietnam era M16 and M16A1 rifles in basic training at Fort Benning in the 80s. I'm still a big fan of the M16A1 configuration. light, handy,...
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    I got raked over the coals last year by a guy who...

    I got raked over the coals last year by a guy who was po'd at me for refusing to sell him a single bolt head. He harassed me by email for a bloody week. He was obviously a real exspurt, (defined as a...
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