Restoring a No1 Mk3

[Peter Laidler]

Picture 2, where the right hand vice is, that's where we had an ARMOURERS HORSE bolted onto our benches. It would overhand the edge of the bench, 1.5" or so wide, hardwood and could be swung into any radial position to make life easy when stripping, assembling or testing any of the weapons. Topped with a leather cover or horsehair matting so as top cause no damage. It was also useful for leaning your elbow on while gazing out of the window or while discussing last nights TV show or last Sundays church sermon, the latest knitting pattern or just how to solve the latest Middle East 'unpleasantness'