The replaceable foresight protectors is a good idea to me. Ther were a bit of a pain at Field and Base workshops if they'd broken oiff as it was a barrel change. If it'd been bent and cracked open at one side you were allowed to weld repair but missing.... New barrel. No5's were as bad but we were permitted to make a new semi circular protector(s) from square section lock washers and re-weld. Just take Bren and No4 barrels as good examples. Why did they have replaceable protectors and not the rifles?
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