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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

 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.





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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
Good information for the novice.

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Castles made of sand slip into the sea.....eventually


Posted By: paddyofurniture
Date Posted: October 13 2024 at 5:49pm
Thanks!

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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
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
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.


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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!

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Posted By: Shamu
Date Posted: October 14 2024 at 12:47pm
Thanks guys
Kudos goes to the original maker a.k.a BOTRBig smile



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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
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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Castles made of sand slip into the sea.....eventually


Posted By: paddyofurniture
Date Posted: October 14 2024 at 3:50pm
The hunt goes on!

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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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