hmm, no1mk6 bands?

[RJW NZ]

I saw a comment here someplace, that I can't find again, and I can't locate pics that will solve the day; are the original barrels bands, front and mid, for the no1 mk6, hinged on the top, or are they one springy piece ala no4mk1's?thanks

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[bigduke6]

RJW NZ,

I know the thread your looking for it was regarding a very early
No4(T) had a quick look but cant find it, (dont think it was that old) am sure they were hinged.

P.S, recieved the PM thanks for the offer.

[jmoore]

Front hinged, fairly sure. Middle band? Unless the wood and metal was removed altogether under the hinge, which seems unlikely, the guards would be really thin at that point. GUESSING the middle one was solid from the outset. Of course, there variations w/in variations, so ???


I just need a nice original example to have as a reference!

[Badger]

I found this post in our Marketplace Discussion Forums but I can't really tell from the pics.

Reference Thread - Poulins and James Julia Auctions (October 3-7, 2008)

Regards,
Badger

[RJW NZ]

Those are some great rifles, regardless of their so called shortcomings. I can hardly believe a no6 mk1 went for $700!. Great looking and one of a hundred ever made, it should have sold for gold. It also indicates that its for 308 winchester, yet has a stock 303 magazine, is that a typo or were the aussies looking at 308's back then?

Thanks for the post though, really really interesting, plus, the no1mk6 has a folding mid band, I can see that its surface is rounded rather than flat. The front one I can't tell. Any other eagle eyed scouts?

[Badger]

I can hardly believe a no6 mk1 went for $700!.

I think that particular No.6 Mk1 had been really messed with and wasn't all original ...

Some of those older threads about auctions and their results in the Marketplace Forums are really interesting. I just haven't had the time to maintain the research and keep up with the newer auctions this past year.

Regards,
Badger

[RJW NZ]

I thought I remembered a hinged front band someplace, and this was over at Springfield sporters, Omigod! look at that price...
1G BAND, FRONT LONG BRANCH HINGED 350.00
eek

[jmoore]

The rounded surface on a middle band doesn't mean it has to be hinged. Early No.4 Mk.1 (and possibly Mk.1*) rifles often have non-hinged rounded top middle bands. All of the No.4 trials rifles, as far as I know, also have the same style rounded top band. But since the No.1 Mk.V has a hinged unit, its possible that some of the next design retained that feature.

Limpetmine has a No.1 Mk.VI, where's he hiding?

[RJW NZ]

I'm quite a bit put out by the after auction critique. I thought I'd done a decent job of restoring my mk6 but now it sounds like an unwantable pos.

Here's the comments
Lot 2015 - SMLE Mk VI—1930 original s/n A0277 reserial numbered 13A on receiver, bolt and forend. The bad: incorrect Fazakerly rear sight, modified incorrect SMLE Mk III cut off, incorrect but proper front sight protector, it is waisted but is marked SM41. Rifle has lots of dings and forend appears to have been lightly sanded a long time ago. The good : still has original SMLE Mk VI mag and the major parts match. Therefore museam quality no..but still decent example with problems.

Sold for $3,450 U.S.

See this? Mine is exactly the same, marked sm 41. How could it be a waisted sight protector and unique to the 6, but be incorrect?
Quote 'incorrect but proper front sight protector, it is waisted but is marked SM41.'

My magazine is marked in and out M 8, does anybody know if that's correct?

My serial is A 0207, 75A, thats pretty close to this other one.

[jmoore]

SM41 (Singer mfg. 1941) sight protector -proper looking, but incorrect year/rifle! What can you do???

Mag ought to have "EFD" (plus some number underneath) inspection marks stamped on the body and follower.

Considering that that "vast" majority were rebuilt as No.4 Mk1 rifles, its not "wrong", its just "used"!

Why would you think it's unwanted? Daaaang! I'll swim down there and take it off your hands if you are ready to pitch it in the great water.