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    Hello all,

    Tried to submit a PM, but it says I have to post first so this is kinda just checking a box.

    The reason I was sending a PM was Im looking to see if I can find someone who is pretty knowledgeable on original inlands and if I could pick there brain. I know some guys don't like to call themselves experts, but I'll take any recommendations. thanks
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    A Collector's View - The SMLE Short Magazine Lee Enfield 1903-1989. It is 300 8.5x11 inch pages with 1,000+ photo’s, most in color, and each book is serial-numbered.  Covering the SMLE from 1903 to the end of production in India in 1989 it looks at how each model differs and manufacturer differences from a collecting point of view along with the major accessories that could be attached to the rifle. For the record this is not a moneymaker, I hope just to break even, eventually, at $80/book plus shipping.  In the USA shipping is $5.00 for media mail.  I will accept PayPal, Zelle, MO and good old checks (and cash if you want to stop by for a tour!).  CLICK BANNER to send me a PM for International pricing and shipping. Manufacturer of various vintage rifle scopes for the 1903 such as our M73G4 (reproduction of the Weaver 330C) and Malcolm 8X Gen II (Unertl reproduction). Several of our scopes are used in the CMP Vintage Sniper competition on top of 1903 rifles. Brian Dick ... BDL Ltd. - Specializing in British and Commonwealth weapons Specializing in premium ammunition and reloading components. Your source for the finest in High Power Competition Gear. Here at T-bones Shipwrighting we specialise in vintage service rifle: re-barrelling, bedding, repairs, modifications and accurizing. We also provide importation services for firearms, parts and weapons, for both private or commercial businesses.
     

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    Welcome to the forum. What you can do is post a string of pics and these guys will give you the feedback you seek. Lots have done it before you...
    Regards, Jim

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    I received a PM from mja_20 and requested he email pics of his Inland to me at badger@milsurps.com.

    When I receive them, I'll update this thread ..

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    I've been talking to him also and suggested he create a thread to verify this carbine...watch and shoot here...
    Regards, Jim

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    Not shy here........ I'm an Expert
    Just having a little trouble remembering what it was I was so Damn good at?

    Cheers,
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    Anyone recall which CC newsletter had the great right up by Newscotlander covering the Inland 6 digits?

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    Quote Originally Posted by painter777 View Post
    Anyone recall which CC newsletter had the great right up by Newscotlander covering the Inland 6 digits?
    Charlie, if you haven't already found it it's issue 346 that deals with Inland's first production block.

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    1st off, cost isn't my concern.
    May I ask if all will look past price and story and just inspect the carbine, Thx!

    From what I see, most everything checks out...... couple concerns I'll get to later....
    Barrel/receiver look to be original finish. As we know Inland sandblasted the upper metal and applied finish with frt sight, barrel band and rear sight on. Pictures show that 2 tone finish we find on original Inland finish. Looking closely/magnified I can see frt sight install marks with finish over them. The N marked frt sight is correct for this serial range and has the correct staking on the pin, IMO meaning it's never been removed. You can see where the rounded face type I band set in front of the gas cylinder , voiding finish in that area, as should be expected. These round faced 3 weld type bands marked with the upside down U were found in this serial range, along with unmarked swivels, THOUGH I'm not positive about the swivel it looks real but just not positive. The swivel screw sure looks real. Hopefully someone better schooled on swivels can make that call. The Rear flip sight is real and were often found in this serial range being marked W~. I can see room under the sights base where it's seated and have seen this on many others especially SG and S'G' carbines. It's where they were milled a bit deeper than needed. But It's staked using the chisel method and I believe original to this carbine.
    Bolt, though lacking good color pictures looks to have original finish/blued, but have concerns whether it has the pointed right lug, which isn't believed to have been used this early in this serial#. This bolt is marked OI with the sideways 2, which has been found in this serial range. No idea of the bolt's internals, not mentioned in the description or shown in pics. You can see that the Extractor has a factory blued finish. The Op slide looks to have the
    narrow arm joint, we call a type III plus by having the PI underlined, I feel ok with it being a correct part for this serial number. Trigger housing has the beveled rear lugs, where it connects to the receiver, do believe this would be a type II, correct for your range. HI Dogleg hammer common to this range, same as your mag catch. A RI sear also correct. Can't see who made the trigger.... but it does have correct blued finish.
    Stock is what we call a Type II because of having a oval style oiler slot and Hi-wood right rail. Marked OI in the slingwell means made by S.E. Overton Co for Inland. Look inside the stock's channel and you'll see some green/purple-ish number ink stamps. I tried magnified and think I see 108 3, if correct this would stand for the 108th day of 1943, it's a Julian style dating system used by Inland. Your upper Hand guard also OI, called a type I, having a wide/deep sighting groove with 2 rivet mounting tab. The Ordnance stamp= Crossed Cannons stamp looks legit. Circled P proof stamp on the bottom of the pistol grip is found on these early Inlands along with a few other makers.
    Condition of the bore, muzzle and chamber wear would be nice to know, also if any import markings are present, which would be odd on a carbine advertised as a bring back!
    Going by what pictures are available I can't help but I miss some and know there are other opinions out there but though it's had its share of use, I feel this is a good example of what may very well be original.

    I Do Hope I'm Right.......

    HTH,
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    Charlie, my closest Inland is 476K and it pretty much matches this one, but I'll have to check on the bolt markings and the mag catch. I don't have the CCNL's so not sure about this one (as well as mine) having the later hammer spring. Also, mine has the narrow groove 2 rivet hand guard - again not sure when these were first used. My Julian date number appears to be the 147th day. Would be nice to see close ups of the hammer strike area, and a picture of the buttplate. I bet the buttplate has horizontal checkering (like mine) and they were nervous about showing it. Good Job! - Bob

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