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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote A square 10 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 25 2021 at 4:07pm
looks to be intact less the 'ears' of the handguard , 

the dispersals were BSA made no1 rifles in the war years , the bombing took a toll on everything as shamu mentioned , these were the only england made no1 rifles of WWII , 
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Is there an explanation for the two sectioned inserts on the top of the forearm? A repair or reinforcement? Thanks.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Shamu Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 25 2021 at 4:41pm
Yes standard stuff to reinforce thin, fragile areas.
The "missing fingers" likewise.
They were fragile & so cleanly removed before they shattered leaving a messy appearance.
I replaced my handguards because it looked "unfinished" to me, but it's very much a user option!
either is equally "correct".

Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)
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as shamu stated , standard repair , 
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that looks like a beautiful Lee Enfield.
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Originally posted by devrep devrep wrote:

that looks like a beautiful Lee Enfield.


They are all "BEAUTIFUL"
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Originally posted by A square 10 A square 10 wrote:

ok , i now see the description of the photo better in the picture , my old eyes just dont see these things as well as they used to , i did know they were used for that purpose , that one looks like it saw little use/abuse from what we can see of it , 
Don’t y’all feel too alone in that corner........kinda hangout there at at time’s meself.🤢😉🍻
Anyone seen the Tardis Box anywhere? 🤨
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not really feeling bad anymore , i realized my eyesight was going a while back , just hope the mind stays sharp enough a bit longer , 



this was my dispersal rifle - bottom one 



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You'll find additional info on the Oster Gendarmerie markings here:


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I subscribed, very helpful, thanks for the link.

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