- Location
- Edmonton, AB
then why in the hell am I having such a hard time finding one that ain't shot out, or going for a left testicle?!
I think I may be sick.
- Thread starter sgt.maj
- Start date
- Location
- WMU248 near Edmonton
englishman_ca said:Ya, it is a sickness. You need therepy.
Here is a pic of a current restoration 'before and after' pic.
I started out with a cut down 1893 Mk.II Lee Metford. When I was finished I had a full spec, correct maker marked and govt acceptance stamped Long Tom.
The only parts that were used from the original Bubba were the reciever, trigger, trigger guard, bolt, rear volley sight, rear site and buttplate. For the amount of time and money that I spent, I could have bought a complete original one. But then again, the experience and knowledge I gained is of value too.
The way that I see it, this is my hobby, it will cost me a few bucks. The reward is not calculated in dollars.
By the way gents, all I need to complete this one is a sight slider. Anybody have one spare? Huh? Huh?
Did I sell you that one
looks slightly familiar
- Location
- Edmonton, AB
Skippy said:Grizz,
He was talkign about Bubba'd ones
So was I.
I knew I shoulda never passed up on that No4 MkII I fondled at a gun show 6 years ago... $50 bucks cash and it was mine... rats.....
Calum said:
Read it again. I don't see "forearm" listed even once, let alone in "several places". All I see is a front handguard, but it's the only piece listed WITHOUT an item number, which would suggest there are none.
Please copy and paste the item and it's price so I can see what I'm missing.
I'm not trying to start a flame war or anything, I'm interested in a set of P14 wood as well, I just don't see any for sale on that website.
- Location
- WMU248 near Edmonton
Calum said:
I got a set from numerich several years ago, it was a DP stock but if I recall they had some regular ones still.
notice the missing wood around the breach where they dirlled a big hole in the DP rifle
woodchopper said:Did I sell you that one
No, I bought this Bubba'd MLE about twenty years ago at Canadian Tire in North Bay. Their sporting goods department used to take trade ins on new hunting rifles. The couple of weeks leading up to hunting season were good for bargains on used rifles at clearance prices.
Asking price was $65, so I haggled and got it for $55 with a box of ammo thrown in.
The store only sells air rifles and paintball guns and some ammo now, I believe.
