Quote Originally Posted by Beerhunter View Post
I agree.



BTW2, how coma chap in St.Louis get to have an L59 when i have never seen them on sale this side of the pond? I'd love one to add to the collection on the walls of my gun room. (Just so as to hack off the FEO some more.)
There was one sold a couple of months ago at ScotArms auction (Newark) but it had to be sold as an FAC rifle as it was listed on the sellers FAC. I had long (heated) discussions with the auctioneer following Peter laidlers previous posts on L59 staus - but - he would not move.
His argument was it came in as an FAC rifle and it had to go out as an FAC rifle.

For information for you 'furriners' a live rifle must be listed on your FAC (Firearms certificate) and kept safely locked up, whilst a de-activated rifle can be displayed.
I had thought of buying it and getting it de-listed but couldnt stand the thought of the aggravation and expense involved (maybe even court case with PL as an expert witness)