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Limpetmine has requested that we do for the Long Branch what we have been doing for the Savage. If you decide to contribute please list the...
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Thanks for the responses and as promised here is an updated list. Keep your eyes open and we can fill in more of the gaps. With the numbers of...
Hi to you all, After some discussions with other members, we would like to propose the following to be a must for .303 ammo identification. We also...
For those of you wishing to post photos for the heck of it, use this sticky. RULES: TRY to keep them on subject but not a requirment, the OCCASIONAL...
I will keep the data base current. Please note if the rifle is still in wrap, if you removed it from wrap or suspect is was a cocoon based on...
How about we do a Mk VI survivor poll like the one done for the Mk V rifles? I have one with a higher ser. # than the 1025 production figure listed...
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http://www.smellysmleshooters.net/addict.htm Grant R: Need you to re-post your picture. Got scrambled when I tried to do it.
Tim Gunboards Premium Member United Kingdom 155 Posts Posted - 02/14/2005 : 4:00:01 PM Show Profile Reply with Quote I have a source of...
Feel free to post all the questions, technical data and the like in regards to headspace, ammunition, ammunition pressures, case life etc here. This...
Well here we are in 2010. 2009 was not the greatest year for us, the country and you our members, advertisers and sponsors. We made it though and now...
In a previous post, I showed pictures of the gun rack I designed for my own use. Be advised that dimensions with an "n" are nominal lumber size...
Hi all. I thought it was about time to rekindle my interest, and try and add to my database of Queensland Police SMLE's. For those that are...
The 2009 Coggansfield Fifth Annual Digest of Late British Imperial Longarm Prices, 2007-2008 April 2009 © D.P. Munro 2009. Pp. 1-64 total. ...
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The rules are as stated below. 1) No Wanted To Buy (WTB) Wanted To Sell (WTS) Or Wanted To Trade (WTT) Ads Are Allowed. Use the Gunboards.com...
Got home this afternoon to find the slip to pick up my parcel from the post office- problem is the post office was shut by the time I got home ...
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220638386212 Can't get my head around the price obtained. Why?
I finally got around to removing the nice coat of varnish that the previous owner had added to the No. 4 Mk. I Enfield that I bought recently....
The Kansas City show is always interesting and this show was no different. If you want scarce items, this might be the show for you. For...
Reading a gun mag today, fresh off the stalls. Find an article about a bloke target shooting No4's. His mate had unwrapped his mummy wrap No4 and it...
Hi! I just purchased nice, also my first Lee Enfield rifle today. It is 1943 dated Long Branch. Condition is very good, littlebit patina and stock...
Hi folks, With a huge sigh of relief, I can say that the family problems I mentioned last week have been settled. My sister has some breathing...
Just came back from B&N with this year's issue! Looks great. No Enfield rifles, but a few British handguns discussed. Off to the porch with my...
August 2010 issue. Article on wildlife preserve in India.
Does anyone know the steps needed to be taken if importing a used rifle (41 lithgow SMLE) from the USA ? Costs involved? Eg freight ? Taxes ? Any...
Hi Guys, sorry i realise this is way off the topic but the knowledge you guys have is rather extensive so i thought what the hell! i have...
I was able to get to the range last Saturday to give my new SMLE a trial. I had fitted a new safety assembly and, after taking advise from members on...
I saw the prevoius post about the 1918 lithgow bayonet and would like some help on figuring out what kind I have. It appears to be like the one in...
...unfortunately I need just about every part. She's got a matching (renumbered) bolt, although missing the charger guide on the bolt head. ...
The width of the stock on my WWI era SMLEs is different. On my 1916 BSA, the stock is wider than the receiver by roughly 3/16", while on my 1918 SSA,...
Don't know what the markings mean or who the mfg was but I like it anyhow
I'm the editor of the Royal Australian Regiment magazine Duty First, and as much as the position is honorary it is also an honour - you get to meet...
G'day folks, Sometimes things happen which change everything. Due to unplanned family issues, I'm offering my entire collection for sale. I've had...
While shopping for another milsurp I came across an Enfield in excellant condition. It was cable locked to the wall shelf and they were very busy so...
for it to have a metal scabbard. First one I have seen like that. Just need the rifle to go with it.
Contributing to your debate and for your comparison three Siamese bayonets. The first has no Siamese serial numbers but English serial number 239...
Trolling through Ebay I found a Siamese contract 1907 bayonet (serial number 6538) for sale for $600.00. It has an Australian 1943 scabbard. No...
So this is my Indian made Enfield. I've been traveling for a few months now and decided to blow most of the budget buying a motorcycle and...
Rather worrying. I was checking over a rifle this morning and after reinserting the bolt (after checking the bore) I cycled the action (no round...
Hi, guys. I actually just picked up a Lee-Enfield No 4 MK 1 and I don't know a whole lot about this particular rifle. Just wondering if anyone can...
I've noted that the web slings on all my rifles range in six different colours. Does the colour have any relevance to the period it was made or the...
I feel like a newb asking about this but I've never seen it before. This is on a 1915 BSAco ShtLE. Shouldn't there be a little loop there instead?...
I have lithgow bayonet that has no pattern date or manufacturing date stamped on it .Other marks are as normal.The scabbard is the double stiched...
and why would it be on a No4?
Greetings, I have a beater 1918 Mk1 NoIII* that I have condemned and will be breaking down to sell off the parts and hopefully recover some of my...
Here is a pic of a nice ( to me ) 1941 No4 MKI Long Branch that I got awhile back. I do need a Long Branch magazine for it though.
I just picked up this 1943 No. III and it has this plate/tag on the left side of the buttstock. What does it mean and where is the best place to get...
I just found this web rifle case which appears to be a WW2 enfield rifle case. Is this the pattern 37 rifle case I have heard of before? Its 50...
I have been looking at Enfield markings at different web sites and I have not been able to find one with these markings. Does anyone know what this...
Continuing my annual storage check - this year I thought I would try and photograph the rifles as I checked the safe. Early SMLEs of various types....
This gun is not as exciting 5th Batt's but here's a few pics to enjoy. It has a few flaws. The bolt is unnumbered and the forend is split in front of...
Hi,I have this SSA Mk.III* 1918 since 1996.I bought the most of the new wood for it back in the 90s' when it was more available.The stock that came...
I spotted an L39A1 this weekend. Does anyone have an idea of how much these are selling for in the US at the moment? It appeared to be complete, but...
Somebody posted photos of some 1942's a short time ago. Here's a 1941 dated rifle to go along with them. This is a completely original piece, one...
Here is my first British firearm. I know that it's a Short, Magazine, Lee-Enfield made by BSA Co. in 1906. It has "Volley Sights" (I thought...
I saw a post-war Fazakerley No.4 mk1 (PF 184XX, mfg date 5/48) the other day and was wondering if anyone could tell me, just off the top of their...
I picked up this rifle the other day, and would like to get some opinions on it's worth as a restoration. I'm not sure what all I would need to get...
I'm trying to help my dealer come up with fair prices for two late No4's. Can anyone report what the current price range is? PF332xxx 12/54 all...
I just picked up this 1942 BSA Dispersal rifle. All matching (bolt, rear sight leaf, forestock, nosecap), no import marks, great bore. Austrian...
Hi guys! My previously posted 1954 rifle arrived yesterday and is just great. Seems it was handled alot however and the wood is dirty. What is a...
I am looking for a Bayonet for the SMLE Rifle. What is a fair price for one in ment or outstanding condition? Cheers Doc
I recently posted some pics of a .22 single shot Lithgow I acquired. http://forums.gunboards.com/showthread.php?179068-At-least-it-s-a-Lithgow I...
I have two nice Lithgows. One is a B series and the other is a C series. The B is cut for a mag cut off not only in the receiver but also on the...
Recent member-great link for L.E nuts.Wonder how many No. 1 "Long Toms"-pre 1907-are out there still being used??? Mine dates from 1899 and still...
I have always liked the look of the early round cocking piece compared to the stamped one on the MkIII*. I have a mismatched rifle that's I'd like...
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