Quote Originally Posted by Ridolpho View Post
Ricohman: Here's my Mk I* linseed oilicon soaking tube. As I mentioned, on a sunny day it heats up nicely if I stand it in front of the garage. Glad the oil helped with your forend- that's a beautiful rifle!

Ridolpho
That's a great idea. And a lot cleaner than how I've been doing this.

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Quote Originally Posted by Peter Laidlericon View Post
Off track a bit, but is that two different No9 bayonets. The top ones look polished blades while the bottom one looks like our later spec phosphated blades
It must be the sun and my cell phone. The blade is polished.
Peter, are these bayonets really that pointed or should they be dullish on the end like the sword type?