Thoughts on the No5?

[ssj]

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[Seaspriter]

SSJ
Can't tell exactly from the pics, but it looks like someone once took sandpaper to the receiver (and probably other parts of the gun) because it seems to show signs of rust pits. Looks like the Serial Numbers on the receiver were then reworked after the rust and sandpaper partially obliterated them.

I would not buy this gun without a complete visual inspection, including under the hand-guard.

Not sure what the exchange rate is in Kiwi Land, but in the US this gun (if it's what I think it is), is worth in the $350-450 range.

Good luck.

[ssj]

I have seen better for about the same money. $650NZ = $500US, but this appears to be 6/47 so early, I'm just not 100% sure about the serial number (but I think its OK) amongst other things. eg above the 7 in 47 looks like a welded up scope bracket mounting hole? the bolt handle around teh serial number seems to look like its been sanded taking off the angle grinding marks? are the marks not "the wrong way" for a lathe?

Here in NZ there were a lot of wornout No4s were converted to "No4 jungle carbines" 9also a lot of wornout no4s!) and a lot of very rough no5s, so you have to be very careful.

all in all I think I'll pass on this, by a mile, LOL.

We have a big auction in April anyway, usually there are a few for sale I can look at closely in good time.

[5thBatt]

Saw that one, the forend looks renumbered as well, been looking for a good '47 for a while so the search continues, see you at Teds.

[ssj]

5thbatt, I will try and have a bright flouro orange hat on, touch base. Waiting on the catalogue with interest.

[A square 10]

5th , i have the 47 - october mfg , near end , but i doubt either of us want to deal with the import/export issues , so i think ill keep her ... :>}

[5thBatt]

5th , i have the 47 - october mfg , near end , but i doubt either of us want to deal with the import/export issues , so i think ill keep her ... :>}

Shame, have a very nice e̶a̶r̶l̶y̶ ̶L̶i̶t̶h̶g̶o̶w̶ No1 MkVI i could have swapped

[Bindi2]

Shame, have a very nice e̶a̶r̶l̶y̶ ̶L̶i̶t̶h̶g̶o̶w̶ No1 MkVI i could have swapped

TEASE
and a very nice 1935 Lithgow

[Patrick Chadwick]

"All matching numbers to bolt, receiver, magazine & woodwork... I purchased this rifle 12 months ago after wanting one for years and it had to have matching numbers. "

So he got the matching numbers, but Ali Bubba & Sons of 666 Khyber Pass Road, Kabul would probably have made a better job of them!

[Kiwi]

"So he got the matching numbers, but Ali Bubba & Sons of 666 Khyber Pass Road, Kabul would probably have made a better job of them!"

Funnily enough there is a 666 Khyber Pass Road here in Auckland New Zealand. Next time I drive past I'll see if Ali Bubba & Sons have set up shop in NZ.