May Purchases
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gunplumberr
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nice find...I've been looking for one for years
I bought this DCP marked Remington Model 14 1/2 from Epps (I'm sure some of you fellas saw it there).
It has been well used, but considering the relative scarcity of these guns, it might be a while before I see another.
Heres some info on the gun I recieved from a US collector on the "The Remington Society of America" site;
I'd sure appreciate any other info you guys may be able to add about the use of these rifles in military or Canadian Gov't service.
It has been well used, but considering the relative scarcity of these guns, it might be a while before I see another.
Heres some info on the gun I recieved from a US collector on the "The Remington Society of America" site;
I'd sure appreciate any other info you guys may be able to add about the use of these rifles in military or Canadian Gov't service.
Here's a couple new ones.
First is a vet bringback byf43 P38, both original jvd mags and a P.38 soft shell holster made in 1944 by Mortiz Stecher Lederwarenfabrik KG. (jwa code). I might sell this one - it's too nice to shoot and doesn;t really fit my collection - undecided as yet
Next is a Nazi issue Radom VIS35, mid-war - a probable vet bringback with both mags in superb shape, this one I am definitely keeping
First is a vet bringback byf43 P38, both original jvd mags and a P.38 soft shell holster made in 1944 by Mortiz Stecher Lederwarenfabrik KG. (jwa code). I might sell this one - it's too nice to shoot and doesn;t really fit my collection - undecided as yet
Next is a Nazi issue Radom VIS35, mid-war - a probable vet bringback with both mags in superb shape, this one I am definitely keeping
And this Mr. Laidler is an amazing resource! Without him, my budding Lee Enfield stock bedding skills would not exist.
May Purchases: two more bubba'ed No1 Mk3, and a Jungle No5 with drilled holes to be plugged.
Lou
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj180/louthepou/IMG_2150.jpg
Check the England - Milsurp Knowledge Library (click here) http://www.milsurps.com/forumdisplay.php?f=12 for this entry:
No.32 Mk1 Sniper Scope (Mfg by William Watson & Sons) ... click herehttp://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=1011941
This MKL entry contains a lot of good information about the No.32 scopes in general, as well as two options for having your No.32 scope overhauled.
Hope this helps ...
Regards,
Badger
I'm curious....
Did you remove the cheekrest?
Also, I see a Long Branch scope can and a repainted transit chest. Is this a Long Branch No.4 Mk1*? Do you have a closer pic of the left side of the receiver?
Regards,
Badger
I'm curious....
Did you remove the cheekrest?
Also, I see a Long Branch scope can and a repainted transit chest. Is this a Long Branch No.4 Mk1*? Do you have a closer pic of the left side of the receiver?
Regards,
Badger
Thanks, exactly what I was wondering...is it LB or British??
Well, this one is technically not a May purchase, but...
I just finished retrofitting a No4 Mk2 (so it's a "May Finished Project", close enough for this thread I hope). Went to the range yesterday with Sly Old Fox (I had a blast!), to try it out.
About 15 hrs worth in this one, but well worth it. I acquired what was believed to be a Bubba'ed No4 Mk1, turned out to be a Mk2. Just below my right hand, you can see one of the two notches I had to repair on the forend - I was not impressed when I received this part... thankfully the repair went well.
This one won't end up in the EE section...
Lou (the not-so-photogenic dude with the photogenic rifle in the picture)
I just finished retrofitting a No4 Mk2 (so it's a "May Finished Project", close enough for this thread I hope
). Went to the range yesterday with Sly Old Fox (I had a blast!), to try it out.About 15 hrs worth in this one, but well worth it. I acquired what was believed to be a Bubba'ed No4 Mk1, turned out to be a Mk2. Just below my right hand, you can see one of the two notches I had to repair on the forend - I was not impressed when I received this part... thankfully the repair went well.
This one won't end up in the EE section...
Lou (the not-so-photogenic dude with the photogenic rifle in the picture)
Nope.
This one has a lot of instructional stickers on it and dated 1968. Other than that, it's as per normal.
I've never seen a live round, so I don't know what colour they would be. This round is US "Inert EOD" marked.
Badger / Cantom,
Thanks for the interest.
10 years ago my brother bought a cottage. While cleaning up even more cupboards full of junk he found the rifle. Last week he passed it to me.
I will pass on what I can.
First confusing item is that there is no makers mark on the right hand side of the steel band at the rear of the receiver. I have a few other Enfields and they all show the maker in that location. On the left side of the band is the following:
M47
1943
R (4 digit serial)
FTR
TR
On the left of the receiver is: No. 4 Mk. 1" T
The 'T' is clearer than the rest.
The same serial is on the very front, bottom of the stock. It is also on the bottom of the mag prefaced with 'AR'.
The case has two labels. One on the left with 'standard' user instructions and titled 'Equipement, Rifle, No. 4 (Sniping). At the bottom is the date 4/42 and H&S Ltd.
The other label is:
BI/BA 10317
Equipements No 4 T.W.
Rifles Mk 1
Qty. 1 (4 digit serial, same as on rifle) /WN
Inspection Date (this is blank)
As noted by Badger, the case has been verpainted although, in the right light, you can just make out stencilling underneath. It appears to be a Brit case having the folded leather straps and 3 screw hinges.
On to the scope:
No32 Mk III
OS 2039 A
AK & S No 22954
1945
^
The '22954' appears on the top of the wood immediately behind the receiver.
The Scope Mount is interesting but the markings are a bit subjective. There is a symbol shown twice that appears to be a C with a broadarrow inside it. One circle has an inverted '4' within it. Obviously over stamped.
Another mark is an oval cartouche with the same symbol and '57' next to it. The 3rd marking is the 4 digit serial prefaced with 'AR' like the magazine.
The scope case has the following stencils:
SGT. TEL. C No8 Mk. 2
C.O.S. 2578A
REL / Canada
There is a printed label glued and varnished on to the top of the case, normally hidden by the folding flap. It contains a series of instructions for adjusting the 'Mk 2/1 & Mk. 3 No 32 Telescopes'. This label is titled: 'Label R339A'
My unknowledgable guess is that this unit was FTR'd. Anthing else that anyone can provide would be great.
Regards,
Maxim08
Thanks for the interest.
10 years ago my brother bought a cottage. While cleaning up even more cupboards full of junk he found the rifle. Last week he passed it to me.
I will pass on what I can.
First confusing item is that there is no makers mark on the right hand side of the steel band at the rear of the receiver. I have a few other Enfields and they all show the maker in that location. On the left side of the band is the following:
M47
1943
R (4 digit serial)
FTR
TR
On the left of the receiver is: No. 4 Mk. 1" T
The 'T' is clearer than the rest.
The same serial is on the very front, bottom of the stock. It is also on the bottom of the mag prefaced with 'AR'.
The case has two labels. One on the left with 'standard' user instructions and titled 'Equipement, Rifle, No. 4 (Sniping). At the bottom is the date 4/42 and H&S Ltd.
The other label is:
BI/BA 10317
Equipements No 4 T.W.
Rifles Mk 1
Qty. 1 (4 digit serial, same as on rifle) /WN
Inspection Date (this is blank)
As noted by Badger, the case has been verpainted although, in the right light, you can just make out stencilling underneath. It appears to be a Brit case having the folded leather straps and 3 screw hinges.
On to the scope:
No32 Mk III
OS 2039 A
AK & S No 22954
1945
^
The '22954' appears on the top of the wood immediately behind the receiver.
The Scope Mount is interesting but the markings are a bit subjective. There is a symbol shown twice that appears to be a C with a broadarrow inside it. One circle has an inverted '4' within it. Obviously over stamped.
Another mark is an oval cartouche with the same symbol and '57' next to it. The 3rd marking is the 4 digit serial prefaced with 'AR' like the magazine.
The scope case has the following stencils:
SGT. TEL. C No8 Mk. 2
C.O.S. 2578A
REL / Canada
There is a printed label glued and varnished on to the top of the case, normally hidden by the folding flap. It contains a series of instructions for adjusting the 'Mk 2/1 & Mk. 3 No 32 Telescopes'. This label is titled: 'Label R339A'
My unknowledgable guess is that this unit was FTR'd. Anthing else that anyone can provide would be great.
Regards,
Maxim08
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There won't be anything on the right hand side as it's a No.4 rifle, not a No.1 ...
Indicates manufactured by BSA and it's an FTR (Factory Thorough Repair) at some point.
Is that a * or a " after the Mk. 1 ?
Need pics, but sounds like C Broad Arrow markings.....
Yup, that's an REL Canadian scope can for a British made No.32 Mk3 AK & S (A. Kershaw & Son) scope.
Was the cheekrest off it when you unpacked it?
What kind of safety does it have? One with a hole in it, or one that looks a bit like a rocker arm with no hole?
Regards,
Badger
Lou (the not-so-photogenic dude with the photogenic rifle in the picture)
HEHEhehheh....I remember my first gun, too....
