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    New Book on SADF

    I have two of this fellows' books on Britishicon webbing and they are great.

    I'm not as interested in South Africa, but the book looks awesome. Figured I'd share it as there is a wide variety of interest here.

    https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...ment-1970-1994

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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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    I've had, still have some and used lots of the SADF stuff. Some at the quick glance I only aknlowledge the existance of. Seems a relatively complete glossy.

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    Seven days left and still a little short of the goal for publication. This is going to be a very limited run. Better get it while you can even if only slightly interested in the subject.

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    A while ago one South African army veteran told me about his military service and it was a most interesting story. It's a pity more South Africans don't speak about their military service.

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    There are many books being published on our war in South Africa. Usually limited in number but readily available. Many interesting personal stories.

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    I just hate seeing the book not get published. I wasn't going to order it to be honest but after actually seeing a pre-print copy of it and liking his other books I figured I would. Getting down to the wire and he's still $500 short. I've never been involved with a project that didn't get funded before so I don't know what happens next. If they try it again or if it's just done. I'm not out any money, it doesn't get collected unless it's funded fully. I just won't get the book.

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    I found the book about Cuito Cuanavale very interesting.
    Especially the real conditions in which the SADF were sent there to fight a much larger enemy force.
    What you always heard here was quite different...
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    WOW, I checked this morning, and it was $500 short. Just checked and it's $500 over so it will get printed. If it was you guys, thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Daan Kemp View Post
    Many interesting personal stories.
    Yes, I haven't repeated what the SADF veteran told me because it was a private conversation but it was an interesting personal story.

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    The book came Monday and is really nice. I haven't had a chance to do more than glance through it quick but excellent photos of weapons, and gear throughout. Good quality paper, etc.

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