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CODFan 1941 Long Branch Restoration 10-14-2014, 03:21 PM
CODFan Looks like I could be wrong... 10-14-2014, 06:10 PM
303tom Looks good, you can do this... 10-14-2014, 09:45 PM
CODFan The rifle has been completely... 10-15-2014, 04:40 PM
JerryEAL CODFan -From what I have... 10-17-2014, 04:20 PM
303tom It`s NOT unusual that you... 10-16-2014, 12:21 AM
CODFan I had a better look as I work... 10-20-2014, 10:44 AM
Lee Enfield Ummnnn that would seem to be... 10-21-2014, 11:36 AM
CODFan I will also need to re blue.... 10-16-2014, 05:36 AM
browningautorifle Would acetone remove... 10-18-2014, 10:53 PM
shuvelrider https://www.milsurps.com/image... 10-24-2014, 11:08 PM
303tom I am a Purist of sorts. I... 10-16-2014, 09:25 AM
Vincent What does the rest of it look... 10-18-2014, 09:44 PM
CODFan The Mineral Spirits seemed to... 10-19-2014, 05:16 PM
browningautorifle Perfect! 10-19-2014, 06:33 PM
303tom Looking Good... 10-19-2014, 08:56 PM
CODFan Thanks for the support. A... 10-20-2014, 09:45 AM
Lee Enfield Very nice hardness test... 10-21-2014, 11:24 AM
CODFan Font does not look correct.... 10-21-2014, 12:07 PM
Lee Enfield it's certainly been numbered... 10-21-2014, 12:57 PM
CODFan I think it is just my poor... 10-21-2014, 02:14 PM
browningautorifle Nice C-broad... 10-20-2014, 09:54 AM
303tom Yeap thats a Savage trigger... 10-20-2014, 03:06 PM
Peter Laidler You'll also see where the... 10-20-2014, 05:40 PM
CODFan Peter, If you have a... 10-20-2014, 05:54 PM
browningautorifle Post 11 pic 2 is very clear. ... 10-20-2014, 06:11 PM
CODFan Got it. There is a small... 10-20-2014, 06:16 PM
browningautorifle No big thing, I guess it was... 10-20-2014, 07:26 PM
Vincent If you have a question,... 10-21-2014, 08:44 AM
Peter Laidler I haven't fololowed this in... 10-22-2014, 05:16 AM
bigduke6 Reminds me of one of my... 10-23-2014, 09:35 PM
CODFan I did not know they stamped... 10-24-2014, 08:03 PM
CODFan and then ironically, the... 10-23-2014, 05:57 PM
browningautorifle Say it ain't so! Imagine... 10-23-2014, 06:33 PM
CODFan Nice work. 10-25-2014, 09:08 AM
Peter Laidler Yep, good work, That's where... 10-25-2014, 09:13 AM
Seaforth72 For those NEEDING a similar... 10-31-2014, 02:55 PM
CODFan Cleaning complete. Turned... 11-04-2014, 05:35 PM
CODFan Reassembled ..... 58384 ... 12-02-2014, 07:38 AM
browningautorifle Nice rifle...at last, at... 12-02-2014, 08:36 AM
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lee Enfield View Post
    your bolt knob "lightening hole" looks odd...
    I think it is just my poor picture taking skills

    Purely speculation, however I believe based on comments and observations:

    - The Rifle went through FTR.
    - Charging Bridge was repaired.
    - Suncorite was applied.
    - Internal LB parts were maintained
    - Bolt body was replaced and numbered to rifle. Bolt head was maintained.

    Rationale: The consistent patina of the rifle when received and consistent “dirt” found in all parts makes me believe this rifle has been together for a while.

    I may replace the front band (currently a thick LB one) and the front sight protector with early LB parts.

    Everyone's input so far has been very helpful.

    This thread has also been a good reference for me: https://www.milsurps.com/archive/index.php/t-21013.html
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    Nice C-broad arrow...surprising what you find when you clean up the garbage that sometimes accumulates.
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    Yeap thats a Savage trigger !...................

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    You'll also see where the bridge charger guide has been over-welded.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Peter Laidlericon View Post
    You'll also see where the bridge charger guide has been over-welded.
    Peter,

    If you have a moment can you expand on this.

    Was this an early production issue or a sign of something else?

    Is there a specific image I should reference?

    Thank you.

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    Post 11 pic 2 is very clear. It was obviously loose at one time.
    Regards, Jim

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    Quote Originally Posted by browningautorifleicon View Post
    Post 11 pic 2 is very clear. It was obviously loose at one time.
    Got it. There is a small repair then on both sides. One (on the right) is more visible when looking down at the charging bridge.
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    No big thing, I guess it was done all the time.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Peter Laidlericon View Post
    Here it is from the horses mouth. Nothing to do with weak bodies. They were all MANUFACTURED by being pinned in place. Early on, they were screwed in place with two 'taper-lock' screws. During the 'in inspection' process at Field and Base workshop, you'd lever a screwdriver under the bridge and if you saw an oil squeeze or felt any looseness, you'd drill a small countersink along the base line on both sides and fill the countersink with weld. Simply as a means of retaining it for good.

    I've done literally hundreds on No4's and 5's ......................
    #4 charger guide attachment welded VS pinned

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    I haven't fololowed this in great detail but I would imagine that your rifle went to Britainicon and while there, or in some other Armourers shop somewhere in the known world an Armourer noticed that it had a loose charger guide, a sloppy trigger and bent foresight protectors. He replaced the trigger withthe next one out of his spare parts tray, welded the bridge charged back in place (probably on both sides this time.....) and snapped the foresight protector whole straightening it. Easy enough to do! Rifle sent back to Command workshop at next opportunity together with 100 others where it was re-finished. While there, bolt body replaced to correct something else and by coincidence a LB bolt head was fitted to

    That is original so far as I am concerned. Not factory original, I accept. But to REVERT something to 'original' CANNOT be original surely............ Just my view as someone who sees 'original' restored cars occasionally. Nope, I don't understand it either!

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