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by Osh
Tue Jan 05, 2010 6:14 am
Forum: The Best of Milsurp After Hours
Topic: Correct slings for SMLE mk3 and Metford mk2
Replies: 14
Views: 19401

Re: Correct slings for SMLE mk3 and Metford mk2

Thanks for that...very interesting site. I'd assumed that webbing was dyed the required colour during the manufacturing process rather than 'blanco'd' from a neutral colour. I'm learning a lot already from you guys! The sling did come up to a very light grey/green after I'd given it a good scrubbing...
by Osh
Mon Jan 04, 2010 6:42 pm
Forum: The Best of Milsurp After Hours
Topic: Correct slings for SMLE mk3 and Metford mk2
Replies: 14
Views: 19401

Re: Correct slings for SMLE mk3 and Metford mk2

Thanks Woftam, I have no sling on the rifle at all yet, so will probably stick an anonymous green webbing one on while i wait for a more authentic example. As you mentioned the colour variations issued, I thought i'd give you a chuckle at my expense.... I once swapped a standard green sling with a m...
by Osh
Mon Jan 04, 2010 6:26 pm
Forum: Welcome and Announcements
Topic: New Fella here
Replies: 15
Views: 15722

Re: New Fella here

Hi from a fellow newbie! They seem to be a great bunch on this forum, I'm sure you'll enjoy youself here. Was v impressed with your .303 enfield collection! I got a few myself..Mk3 smle, No4, No4T, Metford MK2, also a nice No7 trainer and an L39 in 7.62. I fitted a 'Fultons no gunsmithing mount' to ...
by Osh
Mon Jan 04, 2010 11:56 am
Forum: The Best of Milsurp After Hours
Topic: Correct slings for SMLE mk3 and Metford mk2
Replies: 14
Views: 19401

Re: Correct slings for SMLE mk3 and Metford mk2

Thanks Brad, very helpful. :D

Cheers,

Dave
by Osh
Mon Jan 04, 2010 6:21 am
Forum: The Best of Milsurp After Hours
Topic: Correct slings for SMLE mk3 and Metford mk2
Replies: 14
Views: 19401

Correct slings for SMLE mk3 and Metford mk2

Hi guys, Could anyone let me know the contempory sling I should track down for these rifles? (and an idea where I might get hold of one)? I thought the SMLE had a leather sling issued but have been advised that the mk3 would have been webbing with brass buckles...can anyone confirm this? As to the M...