BOTH re-finished..RIGHT?

[AKA Hugh Uno]

Beautiful 1945 Lithgow 303 #1 MK III in Near Perfect condition. Collector Quality!!

Looks like re-park and new wood to me (I have a near mint 1943 marked Lithgow that is original and does NOT look like this (or the next one).
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Enfield Lithgow #1 MK III SMLE 303 Collector Qual. - Auction: 9069003 (Ends 04/12/2009, 11:22:22 PST)



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[AKA Hugh Uno]

http://www.auctionarms.com/search/di...temnum=9069011

Perfect Condition & like new 1955 Enfield No 4 MK II (F) Fakerzly .303. These were unissued rifles that came in the original mummy wrap in heavy cosmoline.

does not look kosher to moi..



OK, I KNOW how to post pics, including removing the extra http, but it is not working for me NOW, sorry..

[AKA Hugh Uno]

[Alan de Enfield]

Beautiful 1945 Lithgow 303 #1 MK III in Near Perfect condition. Collector Quality!!

Looks like re-park and new wood to me (I have a near mint 1943 marked Lithgow that is original and does NOT look like this (or the next one).
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http://www.auctionarms.com/search/di...temnum=9069003

I dont know about the metal work but the wood certainly looks 'new' and apears to be very, very dry - a good dose of BLO wouldnt do it any harm

[Steve H. in N.Y.]

The No.1 Lithgow up for auction appears to be a Jovino put-together but the No.4 Fazakerly looks good. Hugh, your butt looks nice.

[bradtx]

The Lithgow is a Jovino bitster going by the s/n. There is a niche collector following for these, but they should be double checked by a L-E knowledgeable g'smith.

The Fazakerley is a '54, not a '55. This can affect the price as the '55s are generally more desired as '55 is the last year of Fazakerley production. More of a $400-500USD rifle that needs some linseed oil. The 'buy it now' price is more a still in the wrap with matching bayonet price.

Brad

[LithgowHT]

I dont know about the metal work but the wood certainly looks 'new' and apears to be very, very dry - a good dose of BLO wouldnt do it any harm

I keep telling my girlfriend that no harm is done by a good healthy dose of BLO ME but she keeps boiling linseed oil instead......

[Edward Horton]

I don’t use BLO because after being married for over 35 years my wife and I have finally reached mutual sexual compatibility……………….
We both get headaches now

Does anyone have ACI 88 of what was used prior to September 1940 and what date RLO was rescinded for use?

[Paul S.]

Beautiful 1945 Lithgow 303 #1 MK III in Near Perfect condition. Collector Quality!!

Looks like re-park and new wood to me (I have a near mint 1943 marked Lithgow that is original and does NOT look like this (or the next one).
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I have one just like it and can say with great certainty that it is a J. Jovino rifle cobbled together from left over Lithgow stores/spares. The serial number, 'A' suffix is a dead giveaway for one thing.

I fitted a Central sight and a target sling swivel to mine for 'paper punching'.