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[Sapper740]

As Ian readily admits, there are some typo's etc in the books, but the main reaon for incorrect data is that it was "based on information available at the time". The expansion of the internet and the vast number of global collectors have now made much new information, particularly documents, available.

It s easy to criticise any book, the hard part is research & writing the book and getting it 99,99% correct.

As Peter Laidler once commented "once someone has read your book they now know more than you do - they have taken everything you have given them, to which they have added their own little kernel of knowledge"

I hope I didn't come across as being critical of Mr. Skennerton, the man is a giant and I have nothing but immense respect for him and his body of work. I am not worthy enough to carry his jock strap after a Rugby match.

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[Alan de Enfield]

I hope I didn't come across as being critical of Mr. Skennerton, the man is a giant and I have nothing but immense respect for him and his body of work. I am not worthy enough to carry his jock strap after a Rugby match.

Just the reverse - there are those who take the LE Books written by Ian as the 'holy gospel' and that every word written is correct and should never be questioned.

There are a number of stories and internet myths that have subsequently been proven to be incorrect. One of the biggest "myths to bust" has been the 'FACT' that Ishapore used a superior grade of steel for the 2A / 2A1 rifles compared to that specified for the No1 Mk3

It took the proof master (Rtd) from the Ishapore factory to confirm what was actually used ( spoiler - a grade of steel giving worse performance and twisted actions until they reverted back to the No1 Mk3 steel)