New-built No 1 Mk 1***

[RobD]

Being bored, I just thought I'd share pictures of my recent acquisition, just so as to receive compliments, you understand, and to show that great craftsmanship still exists in this de-skilled world of ours.
Phil Rose built it up for me as a "new rifle" from scratch, selecting as the starting point a very good Mk 1*** 1905 dated Naval receiver, with many un-used parts e.g. bolt body, rear upper hand guard, early magazine, nose cap, etc. The barrel was an unfired South African barrel.
I am absolutely delighted with the result and it shoots beautifully.
I particularly love the sight picture of the early sight with its shallow Vee.
I chose a high velocity rear sight ramp so I can use Mk VII - type reloads.
The stock disc is a battlefield pickup from the Somme.

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