My SMLE

[Ovidio]

Hi everybody,

after a long time I took my SMELLY out Saturday.
I shot it at 100 and 200 meters, with very varying results.
Three shots in less than one inch at 200 meters, then it started "sinking.......
Is it possible that the barrel tends downwards when heating up?
Then a bit to the right.....
Anyway, still more than ok and really lovely to shoot.
I'll try again and put more concentration in what I do.
It is a 1943 dispersal, for which I also have the long bayonet.
Nose-cap, bolt handle and barrel, the only numbered parts all matching.
Barrel with 4 grooves and in pristine conditions.
Here some pictures.
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