Old .303 British

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So my father in law has this old rifle sitting in his locker that I'm going to try and get restored and possibly use for deer hunting this year. It's an old .303 British. Can anybody tell me what I've got here? It's in pretty rough shape but I think I can get it back to a somewhat respectable condition.

So what is this?

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In that caliber, one that's always held a special place for me is the No. 5 Mk 1, 'Jungle Carbine'. I've had a number of them but the present one, with 'extras' is about the closest to mint I've ever had.



I gave serious consideration to getting the calibre in a single shot and when Ruger offered their No. 1 in 303Br., I was tempted. However I decided I'd look for 'something' more vintage and from the era the cartridge came from. A short while ago, a good friend very graciously lent me one along the line of what I'd eventually hope to obtain. This one is a single shot, made by John Rigby & Co.







Not too many more rifles I'm really looking for but I'd be willing to give this one a good home.
 
IronCanadian said:
Post us a couple pics of the full rifle.
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Let me know if you want any pictures in particular. Like I said, it's pretty rough at the moment. Looks like someone used the front iron sights as a hammer because they're beat up beyond use. Stock needs to be refinished and the barrel needs to be smoothed and reblued. Fortunately the rifling looks good and all it needs is a good cleaning to be functional.

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It would be real sharp looking if it were touched up. Not all the 303 sporters looked like someone took a hacksaw to them in a back alley. One of my buddies was using a very similar one for deer last year.
 
NICELY sported. No obvious reason why that shouldn't hunt this year. Strip it completely, clean it well, fire some rounds, look closely at the brass. If the brass does not show any signs of defect, hunt the daylights of it. Good find and Enjoy!!!
 
rookie wildcat said:
NICELY sported. No obvious reason why that shouldn't hunt this year. Strip it completely, clean it well, fire some rounds, look closely at the brass. If the brass does not show any signs of defect, hunt the daylights of it. Good find and Enjoy!!!
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I'm in the process of cleaning it up right now. I've already cleaned it thoroughly and fired a few rounds. She shoots real good!
 
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