1917 SMLE III* Target Rifle

[Simon P]

What I find interesting is the various bedding methods used on these rifle, have several at the moment, this is one I rebuilt a while back

Its definitely not a Military cross screw.

Notice the extra surface created forward of the magazine well, its built up with lead.

Its quite common on these type of Target rifles, have another by Fulton's and it is exactly the same.

[Bindi2]

Its definitely not a Military cross screw.

Notice the extra surface created forward of the magazine well, its built up with lead.

Its quite common on these type of Target rifles, have another by Fulton's and it is exactly the same.

Yes Simon. I started target shooting in the 60s. Played with and still have one in similar style that was my Fathers but is a Lithgow.
Had my tongue firmly in my cheek when i typed in the Ishy screw bit

[bow]

What I find interesting is the various bedding methods used on these rifle, have several at the moment, this is one I rebuilt a while back

Barrel bearing surface was built using cork or is this old, familiar, wood?

[Peter Laidler]

We all seem to forget that the so called 'ishy screw' was in fact a UK military modification introduced to save otherwise serviceable fore-ends from scrap.

[Bindi2]

We all seem to forget that the so called 'ishy screw' was in fact a UK military modification introduced to save otherwise serviceable fore-ends from scrap.

I have not forgotten Peter i was just baiting the hook. It also has been used as Fultons did to strengthen the forend to remove the flex. I know just in the mind. but it did help hide poor draws fit and stop that exploding coach wood from going bang By the way merry xmas.