Indian No4T and cover for No32 scope

[bearhunter]

Frank LE, any chance of posting some pics of the Indian No4 T?

[Frank LE]

I will post a complete set of pictures of my indian No4T by next week. Promissed!!!
I am on holiday and the rifle is at home.

Frank

[bearhunter]

I posted some pics of one I used to own a while back. They can be quite unusual. The one I had was fitted with a MkI No32 scope. The action had been converted by the Indians to a No4 MkI/3. It was quite accurate. The scope bracket was quite unique as well. The cap screws were allen headed and the bracket looked like it was something they made up themselves.
All of the lenses in the scope were sharp and clear and the turrets were smooth as butter in their operation. The scope didn't come with covers but the rifle did come with the proper sling. The pics may still be available on this site.
They also used very coarse sand paper on the stock so that it didn't produce glare. The metal was covered in a flakey black paint, which may have been a preservative. It also had the Ishy screw in the fore end.

I would like to see some pics so that I can compare the rifles to one another. I especially would like to see the scope bracket from different angles. Looking forward to the pics as I'm sure the fellow I sold it to is as well.

[colonel blimp]

I am new in this forum and I have my first question . The only thing I am missing is the cover for the No32 scope. Can anybody of you gentlemen help and give me an info where to get a good repro cover?

Hope you had a good holiday - just in case you missed them:

WW2 British No.4(T) sniper rifle, No.32 scope caps on eBay (end time 18-Jan-11 15:10:38 GMT)

Lee Enfield Rifle Sniper 32 Scope Cover British Army on eBay (end time 17-Jan-11 22:38:57 GMT)

THe latter is well made but the leather wil stretch quite markedly if you're planning on using the rifle a lot. The top one is a superb quality reproduction but will cost you almost double - you pays your money and takes your choice

Paul

[Frank LE]

Thanks Colonel,
I tryed both links but ebay blocks this items for Austria. I will get a cover for the No 52 scope by next week and give a report when it has arrived.
My scope is still in the optical workshop getting the graticul fixed. It will be back end next week or so, as the armourer said.

Frank

[colonel blimp]

Sorry, Frank

I didn't realise you suffered the same restrictions that we do - if you try logging onto ebay.co.uk and ignore their advice to go to your own countries ebay you might see them

Looking forward to seeing these photos

Take care

Paul

[Promo]

I've also had the problem with the 'invalid item' on EBay, but after some research I found out how the 'protection' from EBay works.

Since we're Austrian and we can talk German (and as our native English speaking friends here are not in need for this solution), may I post something in wunderschönem Deutsch:

Bin letztens vor dem Problem gestanden dass Ebay teilweise die Käufer vor sich selbst schützen möchte und viele Artikel aus Amerika mit dem Text:

Dear User:

Unfortunately, access to this particular category or item has been blocked due to legal restrictions in your home country. Based on our discussions with concerned government agencies and eBay community members, we have taken these steps to reduce the chance of inappropriate items being displayed. Regrettably, in some cases this policy may prevent users from accessing items that do not violate the law. At this time, we are working on less restrictive alternatives. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause you, and we hope you may find other items of interest on eBay.

Thank You.

Hit the return button to return to the previous page.

blockiert.

Nachdem aber viele Artikel davon (vor allem Sammlergegenstände wie Münzen, Militaria etc.) nicht verboten sind, aber Ebay sie präventiv sperrt, habe ich nach einer Lösung gesucht um dennoch darauf zugreifen zu können.

Im Netz findet man leider nicht wirklich eine Anleitung um diese Sperre zu knacken bzw. zu umgehen, jedoch habe ich es nach diversen Versuchen und Überlegungen geschafft ->

Lösung 1:
Die einfachste Lösung - man kann via Web Proxy alles ansehen. Nur einloggen und bieten über Web Proxy ist eine etwas unsichere Angelegenheit. Deshalb empfehle ich ausdrücklich Lösung 2 und Lösung 3.

Lösung 2 - für Microsoft Internet Explorer:
Über das Menü 'Extras' in die 'Internetoptionen' einsteigen.
In der Registerkarte 'Allgemein' auf den Button 'Sprachen' klicken.
Dort die Sprache 'Englisch (USA) [en-US]' hinzufügen und alle anderen eventuell eingestellten Sprachen entfernen.

Nach einem Strg+R (bzw. 'Aktualisieren') laden nun alle ebay.com-Items.

Lösung 3 - für Mozilla Firefox:
In die Adresszeile 'about:config' eingeben.

Im Feld 'Filter' nach 'language' suchen.

Den Einstellungsnamen 'intl.accept_languages' im Feld 'Wert' doppelklicken, und den Wert auf 'en-us' abändern.

Mit 'OK' bestätigen, und das 'about:config'-Fenster einfach schließen, die Einstellung wurde bereits mit der Änderung gespeichert.

Nach einem Strg+R (bzw. 'Aktualisieren') laden nun alle ebay.com-Items.


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Zur Erklärung:
Der Schutz von Ebay funktioniert rein auf der Basis von Spracheinstellungen vom Browser.
Dadurch dass man die Sprache auf en-us ändert, wird an der Software selbst nichts geändert. Wenn aber eine Website via Abruf die Sprache des Browsers aufruft, so wird die Information gegeben dass "die Muttersprache" amerikanisches Englisch ist.

Hinweis:
Die Umgehung auf diese Art und Weise ist in keinerlei Hinsicht illegal, da ohnehin der Käufer dafür Sorge trägt dass der Artikel in seinem Heimatland legal ist. Es wird hier lediglich der 'Schutz für den Käufer vor dem Käufer' ausgeschaltet.
Das Wichtigste ist ohnehin jeden Verkäufer zuvor zu kontaktieren ob er/sie auch nach Europa versendet (und zu welchen Konditionen).
Achtung, manche Webprogramme (Foren, Webshops) lesen die Sprache auch aus und stellen fortan Englisch als Default-Sprache ein. Muss man dann eben manuell wieder umstellen.

I didn't do the solution for Google Chrome and/or the Mac thingie, but should work the same way (change the language settings).

[Frank LE]

Works fine I have now good chances on ebay
Danke Kamerad!

[rayg]

The repro covers I bought on Ebay out of England about 7 years are one piece and stamped 1944 Broad Arrow. The original ones I have seen in Board photos are two-piece. I have assumed, therefore, that my one piece repros are not quite correct. Thank you.

Please advise. Otto

They must have made both versions, the two piece and the one piece, as I have one of each and they appear original, Ray

[bearhunter]

Frank, please don't break your promise. I would really like to see those pics of your Indian No4 T. So would enfield303t