Before you buy a L-E Read this, please.
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Topic: Before you buy a L-E Read this, please.
Posted By: Shamu
Subject: Before you buy a L-E Read this, please.
Date Posted: October 13 2024 at 3:53pm
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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" rel="nofollow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huh7kEKS3xY
SMLE buying guide. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaafRf0uDR4" rel="nofollow - 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) |
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Posted By: Canuck
Date Posted: October 13 2024 at 5:34pm
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Good information for the novice. ------------- Castles made of sand slip into the sea.....eventually |
Posted By: paddyofurniture
Date Posted: October 13 2024 at 5:49pm
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Thanks! ------------- 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. |
Posted By: britrifles
Date Posted: October 14 2024 at 10:58am
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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. |
Posted By: paddyofurniture
Date Posted: October 14 2024 at 11:31am
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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. |
Posted By: hoadie
Date Posted: October 14 2024 at 11:33am
Still, it's very valuable info for anyone getting into L/E s  Well done,mate!  ------------- Loose wimmen tightened here |
Posted By: Shamu
Date Posted: October 14 2024 at 12:47pm
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Thanks guys Kudos goes to the original maker a.k.a BOTR  ------------- Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force) |
Posted By: Canuck
Date Posted: October 14 2024 at 3:40pm
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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! ------------- Castles made of sand slip into the sea.....eventually |
Posted By: paddyofurniture
Date Posted: October 14 2024 at 3:50pm
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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. |