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    1903A3 picture thread???

    come on guys, lets see them!!

    here is mine........

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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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    dont fire that rifle, its a cast receiver..i have persoanlly seen 3 that have failed.
    with only 2000 made, thats not good ods.
    if you take the rifle apart, youll find a flaw behind the recoil lug. all the ones i saw that failed, gave way in that area.

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    Quote Originally Posted by chuckindenver View Post
    dont fire that rifle, its a cast receiver..i have persoanlly seen 3 that have failed.
    with only 2000 made, thats not good ods.
    if you take the rifle apart, youll find a flaw behind the recoil lug. all the ones i saw that failed, gave way in that area.
    it already blew up in my face, here is my thread and the pics of the aftermath, you should have told me a month ago lol

    the link is right below this.....


    Ouch, I hurt and my gun is broke

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    thats a some good pics, can you email those to me? Nat Ord. Santa fe arms are both sand cast receivers..
    iv been telling guys for years, and years what a POS they are. glad you didnt get hurt.

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    i know that you were trying to be a smart ars, with the link,
    ironic. the rifle in the pictures that failed. is a National Ord, or Santafe Arms cast POS.
    that make #4 iv seen in bits, all the ones iv seen that failed, were do to case head failure, the receivers are so out of spec, the wont headspace up.
    but guys shoot them anyway, if you do, please wear safety glasses, and good gloves.
    you wondering how i can tell the rifle isnt a GI A3, ??no stripper clip guide, and a straight pin the holds the trigger in place, and not a step head pin.
    i have detailed info , serial number ranges, production dates, ect, on the rifles, and the company if you like, id be happy to share.

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    Quote Originally Posted by chuckindenver View Post
    thats a some good pics, can you email those to me? Nat Ord. Santa fe arms are both sand cast receivers..
    iv been telling guys for years, and years what a POS they are. glad you didnt get hurt.
    sure, send me your email

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    Quote Originally Posted by chuckindenver View Post
    i know that you were trying to be a smart ars, with the link,
    ironic. the rifle in the pictures that failed. is a National Ord, or Santafe Arms cast POS.
    that make #4 iv seen in bits, all the ones iv seen that failed, were do to case head failure, the receivers are so out of spec, the wont headspace up.
    but guys shoot them anyway, if you do, please wear safety glasses, and good gloves.
    you wondering how i can tell the rifle isnt a GI A3, ??no stripper clip guide, and a straight pin the holds the trigger in place, and not a step head pin.
    i have detailed info , serial number ranges, production dates, ect, on the rifles, and the company if you like, id be happy to share.
    why were they allowed to produce / sell these rifles being so unsafe? i still have brass in my upper lip and left eye its all over now and i am mostly healed up but i really wish i didn't have to go through that. it hurt

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    they were in bus, from 1967 to 1978 if i remember right, the owner took his own life.
    they also made the rewelded Garands, 1911 pistols, M14icon,s ect.
    also sand cast Garands, and Carbines,
    however, they also sold a semi sporterized GI A3, thats safe to shoot, they are Remingtons or SC rifles, and marked GOLDEN STATE ARMS on the barrel.
    you can email me direct, at molinenorski@msn.com
    im at a show this weekend, so i cant access my books until Monday.

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