I swore allegiance to the Queen when I joined the army and I take that seriously even after I retired. When she does step down I may consider joining the chorus of voices calling for the end of the monarchy in Canada if Charles takes over. I would wholeheartedly support his sons, Harry especially.
Queen Elizabeth - Enfield Picture?
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Shooting is part of the Royals life. Although "shooting" mostly means shotgunning, although they are very familiar with the target rifle shooting at Bisley.
The last time I was at Buckingham Place I was discussing hearing protection and hearing loss issues with Philip.
The last time I was at Buckingham Place I was discussing hearing protection and hearing loss issues with Philip.
- Location
- Tucson, Arizona
The Queen also served in WW2 long before she became Queen.
While we told George III to we wanted independence and left the empire, I am not against it
Anyone on this side complaining about the monarchy should remember it is Their system.
While we told George III to we wanted independence and left the empire, I am not against it
Anyone on this side complaining about the monarchy should remember it is Their system.
- Location
- Tucson, Arizona
It's the same rifle the queen was using. I suppose the photo could be a bit misleading
It was to me. I never missed an invitation.
Should you get another invite, suggest a trip to the range to exercise those long dormant .303 muscles & offer to bring a rifle if needed. An opportunity like that should not be wasted!
- Location
- Chilliwack BC
God save the queen!
It's an extra band to put some pressure on the h/g at this point. They are usually half-bands, sometimes with a stud or spring in the top. a common S.R.(b) modification. And it's definitely not the Queen doing it.
The Royal Tour of South Africa in 1947 saw the royal party transported there and back on the battleship Vanguard. A number of midshipmen were allocated as suitable companions for the Princesses to socialise with. Obsolete smallarms hung on longest in the navy and it's not surprising to see them here in the ship.
The Royal Tour of South Africa in 1947 saw the royal party transported there and back on the battleship Vanguard. A number of midshipmen were allocated as suitable companions for the Princesses to socialise with. Obsolete smallarms hung on longest in the navy and it's not surprising to see them here in the ship.
The first time I saw the photo in post #13, I decided she must be holding my rifle (hey, you can dream, can't you?):
This is an NRF No 1 Mk III* converted for target shooting by Alex Martin. The "extra" barrel band is a hose clamp made by the Jubilee clamp company. Without it, the top wood over the barrel bows up due to the extra bedding work. I have heard of this before but haven't seen many. Very, very accurate rifle.
This is an NRF No 1 Mk III* converted for target shooting by Alex Martin. The "extra" barrel band is a hose clamp made by the Jubilee clamp company. Without it, the top wood over the barrel bows up due to the extra bedding work. I have heard of this before but haven't seen many. Very, very accurate rifle.
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That is the picture I was referring to. Unfortunately, though I have seen it, I did not save it or know where to find it now.
The first time I saw the photo in post #13, I decided she must be holding my rifle (hey, you can dream, can't you?):
This is an NRF No 1 Mk III* converted for target shooting by Alex Martin. The "extra" barrel band is a hose clamp made by the Jubilee clamp company. Without it, the top wood over the barrel bows up due to the extra bedding work. I have heard of this before but haven't seen many. Very, very accurate rifle.
Chances are slim, but hey!.......you just never know!
