Thread: NZ's Cadet Rifle Auction
RJW NZ 08:52 PM 03-08-2009
Originally Posted by 5thBatt:
I didn't go though the No9 s/n's that closely, could only afford 1.
Now for the No8s
Set of 5: 2
Set of 4: 1
Set of 3: 9
Set of 2: 31
& of course 1 set of the same s/n, there was one other set listed, but turned out to be a typo.
This list may have some errors but it adds up to 115 out of the 285 available
My rifles as shown in photos are
Lot 314 No9 s/n A1567 $920
Lot 255 No8 s/n DA 156 $320
Lot 141 No8 s/n DA 156 $400
I didn't go though the No9 s/n's that closely, could only afford 1.
Now for the No8s
Set of 5: 2
Set of 4: 1
Set of 3: 9
Set of 2: 31
& of course 1 set of the same s/n, there was one other set listed, but turned out to be a typo.
This list may have some errors but it adds up to 115 out of the 285 available
My rifles as shown in photos are
Lot 314 No9 s/n A1567 $920
Lot 255 No8 s/n DA 156 $320
Lot 141 No8 s/n DA 156 $400
So, you have two rifles with the same serial number and both from the New Zealand order marked with the DA, very unusual.
rgg_7 09:37 PM 03-08-2009
Did any No8 parts sell. I need a very good butt pad and a barrel. Anybody got these? pls email me rgg_7@hotmail.com
5thBatt 09:58 PM 03-08-2009
Originally Posted by RJWT32:
So, you have two rifles with the same serial number and both from the New Zealand order marked with the DA, very unusual.
Yep So, you have two rifles with the same serial number and both from the New Zealand order marked with the DA, very unusual.
Both the forends have DA156 stamped into them, both bolts also stamped but one is renumbered.
The lighter one is dated 1951, the other 1952.
Maybe they finished on DA156 for the Christmas/New Year break and restarted with DA156 ????
A lot of members of the Wellington Branch of Antique Arms saw or knew about these rifles before the end of the day, plus i showed them both to the Armorer who inspected all the rifles, so my a$$ is covered if anyone accuses me of 'Humping my Enfields'
RJW NZ 11:39 PM 03-08-2009
Sorry RGG7, no parts like that, we got the wood, front band, king screw bushing, front swivel, mostly the butt plates on the wood sets were broken into pieces.
I wonder if sequentialed rifles have extra $ kudos, then what price are clones??!! Awesome.
I wonder if sequentialed rifles have extra $ kudos, then what price are clones??!! Awesome.
S-A-M3 05:30 AM 03-10-2009
Got a No8 & No9 at the auction as well didn`t see you Wazza.
Stu.
Stu.
wazza2222 02:53 PM 03-10-2009
Originally Posted by S-A-M3:
Got a No8 & No9 at the auction as well didn`t see you Wazza.
Stu.
I had a proxy bidder, top bloke called Evan. Who are you S-A-M?Got a No8 & No9 at the auction as well didn`t see you Wazza.
Stu.
Waz
Enfieldlock 04:00 PM 03-10-2009
Originally Posted by rgg_7:
Did any No8 parts sell. I need a very good butt pad and a barrel. Anybody got these? pls email me rgg_7@hotmail.com
Have emailed you, re Butt.Did any No8 parts sell. I need a very good butt pad and a barrel. Anybody got these? pls email me rgg_7@hotmail.com
conductor 05:02 PM 03-10-2009
Originally Posted by RJWT32:
Apparently there's a little thing around from the UN called an arms non proliferation act that requires scrapping of surplus arms, the rumor is that apparently NZ kind of forgot to sign it...oorah!.
There was a posting on Jouster several months ago that NZ had actually signed the UN treaty on "non-proliferation of arms". Any information to the contrary would be welcome news. The more nations that stand up to the gun-haters at the UN, the better. Prior to our last national election here in the USA, such a treaty would have had a snowball's chance in hell. With the current administration, I think it could very well be signed into law.Apparently there's a little thing around from the UN called an arms non proliferation act that requires scrapping of surplus arms, the rumor is that apparently NZ kind of forgot to sign it...oorah!.
Mauser308 03:43 AM 03-15-2009
Hey Wazza, had it to the range yet?? Bet the little bugger will go really well. The No9 turned out OK as well, the loose wood was simply the king screw being loose. The recoil lugs are a little set-back, but it shouldn't make any difference to the .22...
Peter Laidler 02:41 PM 03-15-2009
Someone wanted No8 butt plates. I believe BDL had some reproduced. As a matter of interest, has anyone got a No9 fitted up to 'T' spec? If anyones considering it, the old Instrument and Searchlight EMER has the spec for bringing the focal range of the No32 down to 25 metres for use on the indoor ranges, against the old landscape targets if anyone needs it. Good for fire orders and wet weather training. Does anyone still have an old landscape target? They must be rare now
During the 60's there were 8 or so such beasts for the sniper div at Warminster
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During the 60's there were 8 or so such beasts for the sniper div at Warminster