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Ive always been curious about the colt manufactured enfields, I've never seen even a picture of one. Any in there? Or does anybody have one?
There's a Pratt & Whitney SMLE Mk III in the Lithgow Small Arms Museum in New South Wales. Specifically, this one, dated 1911:
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Sorry it's not a brilliant photo; it was taken about nearly 10 years ago and digital cameras weren't quite as impressive then, I'm afraid.
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There must be over 1,000 chopped bodies, from Enfield 1896 to Ishapore 50's or so covering all years. It'll be what the medical profession might call a ball-aching job sorting through. I just did 4 tubs to sort most of the Lithgows. Plus a 1947 birthday body for myself. Even though it's chopped, it's still in better shape than me!
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Careful Peter, we'll all want a 'Birthday' Pen Holder. Can I have 53 plus an early WW2 ? Please!
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Thanks Colonel for the P&W picture. Ive never seen one of those either.
If you guys come accross anything 1903 I would be interested, and no that's not my birth year.
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Everyone who want's one of these needs to contact me directly at bdlltd@bellsouth.net and I will do my best to accommodate the requested dates. 1000 count might be a bit of an exaggeration but there are quite a few out there in my drive shed.
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Pen holders - thanks Brian!
Everyone who want's one of these needs to contact me directly at
bdlltd@bellsouth.net and I will do my best to accommodate the requested dates. 1000 count might be a bit of an exaggeration but there are quite a few out there in my drive shed.
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I thought I'd post pictures of the four pen holders Brian kindly sent me (to the UK). I've initially cleaned them with some engine degreaser and old toothbrush, then will do a final bit with 0000 wire wool and oil before they go on display in my 'man cave' (as the wife calls it).
Ordered a WW1 Lithgow, LSA, Peddled rifle and BSA and am very pleased with them. Go on - treat yourself to a pen holder while stocks last!
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CINDERS
Maybe I am just sentimental but just the thought of the drop saw thing grates,
Hmmmm, maybe I should post a drop saw pic that would curl your toenails.... I'll see if I can find it.
On another semi related note... A number of years ago a dealer here had come across a quantity of woodwork and some metal parts to sell to restorers of SHT LE MkI rifles. He made a bit of money off the bits and made a few restorers happy in the process. It was a little later in discussion with him that he told me where he got the parts from. He had bought and cut up a dozen or so Patern 14 No1 .22 Trainers! Yes, there were 412 of these made in 1914/15 and he cut a dozen up. Even sent me pics of a few receivers as I was comparing butt socket markings at the time.
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He had bought and cut up a dozen or so Patern 14 No1 .22 Trainers! Yes, there were 412 of these made in 1914/15 and he cut a dozen up.
Was there anything wrong with them before the chop?
Only ever had to chop a Mauser and just the body due to it being a right off, saved all the other bits etc.
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