LONGBRANCH N04MK1 1941

[Peter Laidler]

I question your interpretation of professionally converted F-10. The conversion to Mk1/2 sp3c was professional as it was done at ROF6 to a laid down spec. But as for the 'conversion' to a sporter................, you amaze me. It is what the shop floor at our workshops would call a total sack of cxxx! The finish of the wood under that slathered-on varnish looks like it was done with a hacksaw blade (all photos) while the fitting of the butt (last photos) leave the average joe speechless. I pass no further comment but I'm sure others will come in and comment on the finger imprints and stupidity of varnish on a rifle....... Nope........, poor workmanship by a local bubba I'd say. Just my opinion as a bit part amateur I'd say

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[Flying10uk]

I question your interpretation of professionally converted F-10. The conversion to Mk1/2 sp3c was professional as it was done at ROF6 to a laid down spec. But as for the 'conversion' to a sporter................, you amaze me.

I am only looking at the pictures via a lap top, Peter, perhaps you are viewing them from a larger screen and have a better perspective of the condition because of this. Perhaps you have better eyesight than me.

The point which I made previously was that if it was converted by a commercial organisation it may be worth saving in it's present configuration. No-doubt it has been messed about with since being converted, in the intervening years, but this can always be rectified.