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    I also have a Cond rifle that was converted to a...

    I also have a Cond rifle that was converted to a NZ MkIV trainer, as well as one of the original 500 Patt 14 trainers, however all mine I restored from barreled actions so much information is lost.
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    I bought a really nice Mole P'88 bayonet with a...

    I bought a really nice Mole P'88 bayonet with a 'condemned' stamp on it. When I tried to fit it to a rifle I knew why it was condemned, some tommy had used it as a hammer and compressed the pommel...
  3. Thread: CLLE 1

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    I have three CLLE 1's and indeed one of mine is...

    I have three CLLE 1's and indeed one of mine is the subject of the thread linked above. All of mine however have been modified/restored so understanding them is quite difficult. One is a India...
  4. In NZ Lee Speeds are encountered with the R...

    In NZ Lee Speeds are encountered with the R marking on the butt tang and it is thought that these rifles are those which were issued to NZ forces from Rhodesian supplies since the NZers only had...
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    Nice clean wood and a good fit with waterproof...

    Nice clean wood and a good fit with waterproof wood glue and that is not going anywhere. If you plan to take it to Burma then maybe a couple of hardwood pegs would help.
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    Here it is attached to my restored 1893 MLM MkII.

    Here it is attached to my restored 1893 MLM MkII.
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    Darren of fssprecision@gmail.com made it for me.

    Darren of fssprecision@gmail.com made it for me.
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    New Zealand acquired a bunch of Sht LE Mk1...

    New Zealand acquired a bunch of Sht LE Mk1 receivers in 1910 from BSA, it seems they were used to refit the Mk1's that NZ got in 1905 as they were all stamped with '05 dated Census numbers. perhaps...
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    There is a fellow in NZ who made one for me.

    There is a fellow in NZ who made one for me.
  10. Being a S marked stock, it may not have have a...

    Being a S marked stock, it may not have have a cut for the 03A3 handguard ring, they'll be visible at the join between breech and rear sight base if they are present. 1903 scant stocks are not...
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    What a gorgeous rifle. Most 1903s in NZ are...

    What a gorgeous rifle. Most 1903s in NZ are pretty poked. If you can get any history on the rifle whether it was imported recently that would be interesting.
  12. A spectacular collection of NZ .22's! I have a...

    A spectacular collection of NZ .22's! I have a NZ Cond .22 though I restored it using MLE wood and MkI nosecap. Do any of these rifles have a NZ census/rack number on the top of the breech ring? ...
  13. Thread: fork in the road

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    A couple of years ago I did a pair of RIA's in...

    A couple of years ago I did a pair of RIA's in New Zealand, I had picked up enough parts over the years to do the builds, stocks and all. So after some serious horse trading I acquired a recovered...
  14. Thread: Is It Worth It?

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    There are six known M1903's from the 352 on the...

    There are six known M1903's from the 352 on the California list. This one is very nice and appears in pre WW2 condition, all others I believe have gone through WW2 rebuild or at least re-stocking. ...
  15. Thread: sad looking 1903a3

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    A sectioned display rifle is all I could see...

    A sectioned display rifle is all I could see coming out if that mess.
  16. Thread: Fairbairn-Sykes?

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    I used to have a modern William Rogers of...

    I used to have a modern William Rogers of Sheffield FS knife which was exactly the same as the one shown to me by a Royal Engineer who was in the Falklands. He had purchased it as a souvenir upon...
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    Only one Lee Enfield? Just buy a bigger gun...

    Only one Lee Enfield? Just buy a bigger gun safe now. Welcome to the group!
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    How is your forend repair coming along, Have you...

    How is your forend repair coming along, Have you got some pic for us?
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    Sounds like its going well, If you can, perhaps...

    Sounds like its going well, If you can, perhaps you can create a head on one end of the wire before setting it in the stock. It will be tricky setting the heads as the wire can buckle inside the...
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    How is your repair going? Yep, loose forward...

    How is your repair going?

    Yep, loose forward tigger guard screw could be the start of the stock issues.
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    Thats good, I wonder what caused the crack. ...

    Thats good, I wonder what caused the crack. Perhaps it was shot with something not tightened or seated properly.
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    Ive never re-done the wire re-enforcement before...

    Ive never re-done the wire re-enforcement before but I have seen original wire being sold on various sites on occasion. However larger wire will help with the strength of the repair. Do the draws...
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    I use West System marine epoxy for stock repairs...

    I use West System marine epoxy for stock repairs and extensions, however no glue will bond well to oil soaked wood even after rigorous degreasing. So I always back up the repair with dowels, tenons...
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    Skennertons "Small Arms Identification" booklet ...

    Skennertons "Small Arms Identification" booklet on the SMLE is inexpensive and includes the armourers method of disassembly. It also has a history guide and parts identification.
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    Interesting that #33 has 33/100 but it seems none...

    Interesting that #33 has 33/100 but it seems none of the other NZ T's have the shipment size. Tony, you'll be writing the history of the NZ No4T at this rate!
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