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    SMLE of almost any kind.
    Lithgowicon or BSA of WW2 vintage.

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    I want a Mk V Trials Rifle...

    ... but I would settle for a really nice looking Lee Metford with a beautifully sharp rifled bore.

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    I had a Lithgowicon No.1 MkIII in near new condition back in the 60's and let it go when money was needed. I would very much like to find another one but have been spoiled with the memory of the one that got away. Those that I see now being offered look like they have been drug down the road.
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    I would like to get back my Lee Metford carbine, LB .22 cal Jungle Carbine, and LB No.4 RCAF rifle, all of which I sold years ago.
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    I've had a pretty lucky run. When I went looking for my first trainer, I scored an all original matching Patt14No1 .22 trainer for less than the going price of a No2 MkIV. Then a Lithgowicon No1 MkIII* HT 1/1. I thought my luck was all used up when a No6 was offered to me at a price I could afford on the day.

    I suppose I should be on the lookout for a No4 Mk1 (I don't own any) of Britishicon origins, but I think a No4T would be nice.

    Just added a pic of my Lithgows (except the Highmount HT)
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    SMLE Lithgowicon. The SMLE's just look good!

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    My holy grail would be a smle III or III* in good condition, good enough to shoot regularly at the range, then it will be my favourite gun because it will be my first. I like the look better than the later guns.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Son View Post
    I've had a pretty lucky run. When I went looking for my first trainer, I scored an all original matching Patt14No1 .22 trainer for less than the going price of a No2 MkIV. Then a Lithgow No1 MkIII* HT 1/1. I thought my luck was all used up when a No6 was offered to me at a price I could afford on the day.

    I suppose I should be on the lookout for a No4 Mk1 (I don't own any) of Britishicon origins, but I think a No4T would be nice.

    Just added a pic of my Lithgows (except the Highmount HT)
    Nice group shot there son.
    I haven’t seen a Slazenger .22 Hornet before. Are they common in Australiaicon?
    How about a few details on the one at the top with the bipod?

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    I'd love to have a Mk I SMLE in as issued condition. Since I'm dreaming, unit marked to the Scots Guards!

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    i think at this time , and at this point of my accumulation id like to find a no1 mkVI , im fortunate in haveing most of the others id wanted , but ill have to build another cabinet to create the slot ,



    but then id like to get an early transitional no4 mkI , and as long im dreaming and creating new space i guess a nice no4 mk1/2 & mk1/3 would be fun too , but them ive gotta enlarge this cabinet as well


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