Enfield Line Thrower

[jocle12]

Hey guys,

I was just wondering if the Enfield line throwers were easy to come by or if they are rare like the L59's that I've been running after. I am in the market for one... just in case one of you might part with one.

regards,
Jonathan

 

[limpetmine]

They are on the rare side. I've only seen 4 or 5, and missed the one that was for sale. More rare than the L59, but fewer people are looking for them.

 

[jocle12]

That is what I thought... Seems like, for most of this stuff, I will have to look into importing from the US as they seem to be a little bit less scarce.
Sigh...

 

[John Sukey]

Have a No4 line thrower AND a L59.

 

[jocle12]

Rub it in... Here's the salt... and the wound...

 

[limpetmine]

I'm south of your border, and they're aren't down here. We need to raid John's place.

 

[John Sukey]

Rub it in... Here's the salt... and the wound...

OK, since you asked, 1915 Greener fencing musket, No1Mk3 Fencing musket. Martini Henry Fencing musket Full length No1Mk3 cutaway. five short cutaways ranging a from Long Lee, No1Mk1 No1 Mk3 No4Mk1 No5 Mk1.
L42A1, L39A1, Australian L1A1 (unbuggered) No1Mk3 with spigot grenade launcher and a couple with cup launchers. Then ther is the Wendy Cukier Canadian training rifle. The only metal bits are two cone shaped sights, the rest being wood.

 

[jocle12]

So which one of those cup lauchers are you gonna sell me??

 

[limpetmine]

John, no No. 1 Mk VI? I'll show you mine.

 

[John Sukey]

John, no No. 1 Mk VI? I'll show you mine.

Of course I have a No1Mk6. didn't think it was worth mentioning. I have had enfielditis for a bit over 45 years.
Also have all three versions of the Canadian HiPower and a bunch of Webleys

Now I did have a very mild case around 55 years ago when I bought a No1Mk3 for $9.95 and a NO4 for $11.95, but back then my main collecting interest was trapdoor Springfields and only have one of those left.

Not guns, but also have Victorian R.A. Uniforms, badges and medals. Oldest one being for Waterloo. Prices on medals have skyrocketed so no longer try for them

 

[jocle12]

Ok seriously, Enfielditis is making me go crazy. So many Enfield variations, so little available out there. I guess I have to learn to be patient as I have been diagnosed not that long ago...

 

[John Sukey]

Not even the Pattern Room has a complete collection.