What did you do during the great corona virus lock down granddad?

[Roger Payne]

Why, I counted No4 foresight blades.........didn't everyone?!?

Actually a serious question here............in amongst the thousands of split dovetail 015 & 030 blades there was a few of assorted other sizes, which I sorted out for future possible use. (Yes, I've been through THE LOT). But there was also a fair number of the blades shown in the photo's that look rather like SMLE blades, but with rounded edges to the base. All are marked VSM M. I presume that's Vickers Son & Maxim, though not sure what the second M is (for use on the 'Maxim' ? 'Medium' ?). There is also a number on the underside of each blade, which could be a size (or maybe a lot number?), but which does not correspond to SMLE blade sizes. I haven't yet checked to see if the dovetail size is the same as for an Enfield, but it looks either the same or very close.

I imagine someone out there will know precisely what they're for.....? If so please do let us know......

Sorry, they're filthy dirty, hence so are my hands.

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