Before you buy a L-E Read this, please.

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    These aren't the usual, "look for buggered screws" guides, but specific things to look for (or avoid) when buying these specific rifles.
This may save you from buying a possible turkey, or identifying a real gem.

No4, all marks, buying guide.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huh7kEKS3xY

SMLE buying guide.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaafRf0uDR4

(c) TFBTV is part of
The Firearm Blog (TFB) Mike.

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Shamu Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Logo Designer / Donating Member Joined: April 25 2007 Location: MD, USA. Status: Offline Points: 20510	Post Options Post Reply Quote Shamu Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Before you buy a L-E Read this, please. Posted: October 13 2024 at 3:53pm
	These aren't the usual, "look for buggered screws" guides, but specific things to look for (or avoid) when buying these specific rifles. This may save you from buying a possible turkey, or identifying a real gem. No4, all marks, buying guide. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huh7kEKS3xY SMLE buying guide. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaafRf0uDR4 (c) TFBTV is part of The Firearm Blog (TFB) Mike.
	Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)

Canuck Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Special Member Donating Member Joined: January 17 2012 Location: Cochrane, AB Status: Offline Points: 4021	Post Options Post Reply Quote Canuck Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October 13 2024 at 5:34pm
	Good information for the novice.
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paddyofurniture Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: December 26 2011 Location: NC Status: Offline Points: 7942	Post Options Post Reply Quote paddyofurniture Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October 13 2024 at 5:49pm
	Thanks!
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britrifles Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: February 03 2018 Location: Georgia, USA Status: Offline Points: 8404	Post Options Post Reply Quote britrifles Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October 14 2024 at 10:58am
	That’s a pretty good overall review on the No. 4. I don’t entirely agree with his comments on headspace, particularly as it pertains to reloading. I get much longer case life if headspace is held to the minimum, even when neck sizing only. It’s not that difficult to replace the bold heads. I do agree with him in that I would not reject a rifle because headspace is on the upper limits providing it had a #0 or #1 bolt head, as this can be easily corrected.

paddyofurniture Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: December 26 2011 Location: NC Status: Offline Points: 7942	Post Options Post Reply Quote paddyofurniture Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October 14 2024 at 11:31am
	I did like the way you check the bedding on a No4 rifle. Have to try it when I go to my next show in November 16-17 in Raleigh.
	Always looking for military manuals, Dodge M37 items,books on Berlin Germany, old atlases ( before 1946) , military maps of Scotland. English and Canadian gun parts.

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	Still, it's very valuable info for anyone getting into L/E s Well done,mate!
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Shamu Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Logo Designer / Donating Member Joined: April 25 2007 Location: MD, USA. Status: Offline Points: 20510	Post Options Post Reply Quote Shamu Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October 14 2024 at 12:47pm
	Thanks guys Kudos goes to the original maker a.k.a BOTR
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Canuck Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Special Member Donating Member Joined: January 17 2012 Location: Cochrane, AB Status: Offline Points: 4021	Post Options Post Reply Quote Canuck Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October 14 2024 at 3:40pm
	Good plan, Paddy! In the past, while contemplating purchasing a gun show find, I have taken with me head space gauges and a trigger pull gauge to check the 'up pressure' on the barrel/stock. It helped a lot!
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paddyofurniture Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: December 26 2011 Location: NC Status: Offline Points: 7942	Post Options Post Reply Quote paddyofurniture Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October 14 2024 at 3:50pm
	The hunt goes on!
	Always looking for military manuals, Dodge M37 items,books on Berlin Germany, old atlases ( before 1946) , military maps of Scotland. English and Canadian gun parts.