No.4 7.62 CONV turned up...

[spinecracker]

Yes, my No.4 7.62 CONV turned up, and I am overall happy with the rifle. Looks like it went through Fulton's hands at some point (has the "regulated by Fulton's" mark). The magazine is unnumbered, but has "J.M.D.P." electropencilled on the side. Any ideas what J.M.D.P. might mean? Can't be someone's initials, can it?? A rail has been installed on the forend in a professional manner, presumably at the request of a civilian owner. I will add photos when I am more wide awake. What had me annoyed is the fact that the arm for the aperture on the PH 5C rear sight has been bent, as shown in the photo. Wasn't evident on the photos sent to me by the seller, and I didn't notice until I got the rifle down and stripped it for cleaning. Is there any way to bend the arm back into correct alignment, or it is toast? Looks like it must have taken quite a whack to bend the arm so much, but I see no damage that would suggest such a blow. Have already contacted the seller, but I am not holding my breath. Before I forget, the numbers on the rear sight do not match, so I am also a little miffed by that.

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[Steve H. in N.Y.]

I'd say the sight could be straightened without too much trouble. You've got nothing to lose by trying.

[browningautorifle]

I'd try it too, just be gentle...

[spinecracker]

What would be the best way to go about this? Stripping it down and using a blow torch? I might have to find someone else to fix this - it might be beyond me.

[spinecracker]

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[Strangely Brown]

but has "J.M.D.P." electropencilled on the side. Any ideas what J.M.D.P. might mean? Attachment 88319

I reckon that's the owners initials, if the L39A1 originally came issued with a .303 magazine then it's a certainty that the earlier conversions did as well.

Assuming; and it's a big assumption that the original owner had purchased the rifle but still shot with the ARA (Army Rifle Association) and had obtained the magazine from the commercial gun trade, he would want to make sure his ownership of the magazine was on it for all to see!
I think those of us who know how the British army works will understand this.

[mmppres]

be careful as some of those sights will crack when bent back. will look an see if I have one in my parts boxes

[bigduke6]

To straighten, it will be a time consuming endeavour, not only are there two parallel square bar's also the screw to consider, I'll see what I have in the spares box also....

[spinecracker]

That would be wonderful if you could guys. It would save me a lot of heartache. I just want this rifle functional and back in use.

[rcathey]

Is the sight steel or aluminum? Your angle isn’t far off there. If it’s steel, and not some grainy aluminum, I bet you could get away with bending on it. Does a magnet stick to it?
Besides, it’s already broke. You ain’t gonna make it more broke.