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    "REAL" Value of an original N96 No4MkI "Bracket"

    I have a real N96 bracket assembly for a Brit No4MkI T.What would the fair market value be for the piece vs one of Roger Payneicon's repros?I will post it for sale HERE on the CSPicon "Shopper" once I have a handle on it's current value.It is all there and all original and in very nice condition.

    If it were Canadianicon as opposed to Britishicon I wouldn't dream of parting with it.

    I might ALSO decide to sell an original Long Branch "L"ong buttstock with an original LB cheek rest mounted and both pieces are also brand new.

    My thanks for your input in advance.

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    Just got one of the same from Englandicon for just about 400 dollars US.

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    I agree re the Garands

    Hmmm.Having probably as many M1icon Garands (something like 30) as I do Long Branch No4's and CDN Marked early Lee-Enfields like LE I's and LEC I's as well as one only 1915 dated NoIMkIII(Intact as built) and as of last weekend one FEWER Long Branch T I am inclined to agree.

    Did you do a deed poll or ??

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    I would think it depends on if you want something to shoot or something to collect.
    Dr. Paynes brackets are dead on, which is one heck of a lot more than I can say about the copies made in India

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    You're right there John. I have a feeling that I mentioned this some time ago on the other side but about 50 or so of Roger Paynes brackets were utilised on the latter rebuilds of the L42's destined for War Reserve stocks and they were indeed perfect. It's ironic that some of the L42 owners out there who would probably shudder at a repro anything, probably have an MoD fitted repro bracket. Does that make it a repro? The owners of those riflescan at least be assured that they have one of the dedicated War Reserve Stocks held at xxxxxxxx in Berkshire

    The steel stock and quality assessment was done at the material labs at Shrivenham and even that was the same horrible black-heart (or was it white-heart...?) malleable cast! It's such an old formula that I can't find the mix in Machinerys handbook any more!

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    Repo scope mounts are always easy to spot. Nice smooth fit and finish. No tool marks or casting pock marks. As opposed to the originals that always look like crap iby comparison.

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    I picked mine up from a forum member (thanks Alan!).

    I restored a No4T Trials rifle, with an original No32MkI scope (Thanks Warren!) and the Sarco repop bracket just did not look right. I felt that for the resoration going with an original bracket (although not original to the rifle, unfortunately) was the best way to go. Now to pick up an original cheek piece. Place here in the states has them advertised, will get one to see what it looks like.

    John, until about 2 years ago, never really shot a Garand much. Got my first two from CMPicon, a 6 digit Springfield two years ago, and last year hand picked a nice H&R from the south store. Really like how they feel and shoot. I've got to say, in shooting different rifles, the top five for me are M1917/P14, No4MkI, M1icon Garand, M1 carbine, and then the AK series.

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    Hal, see new thread re your search for a 'genuine' No4T cheek rest

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    Whilst we're on the subject of reproduction No32 brackets, I will be phossing & blacking the first half dozen off the production line from the latest batch next week. For John R's information they will retail for 200 pounds, which is rather more than the Indian made version, but then people will be getting rather more bracket for their outlay. Over the last two or three years there have been a few very patient people waiting for me to get these done; I have kept a note of their email addresses & will be offering them a bracket at a beneficial price to thank them for their patience & loyalty. Watch this space!

    ATB to all.

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    Spec please

    Are these the same material/drawing spec as the ones supplied previously to the MoD Roger? I ask about the steel stock as the material we tested was awful, but it was original. The ironic thing is that the repros LOOK better that the originals.............., but originals, they ain't!

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