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    No.I Mk.III* receiver bridge?

    Is it possible to replace the receiver bridge on a No.I Mk.III*? I am looking at a rifle for possible restoration but the bridge has been removed.

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    It is possible. I have a bridge in my junk bin. But as I mentionned in my PM, I don't think the rifle ever had a one piece bridge. No sign of there ever being rivet holes in the right side of the receiver. The forestock is cut for the bridge, but it is likely a later replacement. Originally the rear sight guard would have been different.

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    Interesting…Could you post the above mentioned photos?
    What Mark of rifle is it as stamped on the butt socket under the bolt handle?

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    Here the rifle in question is. I want to check out all possilbities before I buy it.

    "The 1944 Lithgowicon is missing the mag and has had the charger bridge removed and was used for hunting. The bridge could be replaced and the gun rebuilt as a full wood as well but it would be a bit more work."

    He aslo has a has a 192? Lithgow original receiver with an intact receiver bridge. Yes I an concerned with the amount of work involved. To top it off it has tapped hole drilled in the side of thje receiver.



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    Interesting…Could you post the above mentioned photos?
    What Mark of rifle is it as stamped on the butt socket under the bolt handle?
    Last edited by Oatmeal Savage; 11-05-2008 at 03:02 AM.

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    OK, that is a different rifle than the other one we discussed.A charger bridge could be refitted, you are welcome to the one I have if you decide to go ahead.* Those holes in the left side of the receiver look to be for a Parker Hale sidemount.Or, if another reeiver is available, the parts could be swapped over.Taking on this sort of project is more for the challenge of doing it.* The resulting restored rifle is going to be a bitser at best.

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