NEXT PURCHASE - MAYBE!
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- DuncaninFrance
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NEXT PURCHASE - MAYBE!
I am looking at the possibility of buying a #1 MKIII*. Model on offer is BSA 1916 with cutoff. Don't know if all matching numbers. Caliber will be .303 'sporting' to bring it into Cat 5. Price is 490€ / £380.
Any comments please. Also, bearing in mind my sighting problems with varifocal glasses, what, if any aperture sights were / could be fitted.
Any comments please. Also, bearing in mind my sighting problems with varifocal glasses, what, if any aperture sights were / could be fitted.
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Duncan
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Ah Duncan...
... coming back from the dark side I see. Welcome to a whole new world of delight.
Or pain.
There are a multitude of sights in Australia made for the No 1 MkIII* - the already mentioned Parker Hale (PH5A is the model you want), Mues, Motty, Rawson and Central are others. Unfortunately Ebay madness is rife at the moment and they seem to be going for around the $200AUD (92GBP). Will keep an eye out for you.
Note - the PH5A require a longer trigger guard screw, a separate fixing screw and a special spring, the screws are available from the states.
Can't belive the price you have to pay - am currently negotiating with a mate for a No 1 MkIII - hopefully it will run me about 165GBP.
Eagerly awaitng the photo's and range report.
Or pain.
There are a multitude of sights in Australia made for the No 1 MkIII* - the already mentioned Parker Hale (PH5A is the model you want), Mues, Motty, Rawson and Central are others. Unfortunately Ebay madness is rife at the moment and they seem to be going for around the $200AUD (92GBP). Will keep an eye out for you.
Note - the PH5A require a longer trigger guard screw, a separate fixing screw and a special spring, the screws are available from the states.
Can't belive the price you have to pay - am currently negotiating with a mate for a No 1 MkIII - hopefully it will run me about 165GBP.
Eagerly awaitng the photo's and range report.
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WOFTAM!
Thanks mate, trouble here is that the Euro is getting stronger against the £. Not long ago it was worth 67p, now its at 77p - bloody Gordon Brown! That makes 490€ - £49 more
The company offering the Enfields is called ESP http://www.espfrance.com/and all their kit is in good order so you have to pay a bit more. It is also re-chambered to .303 Sporting and that costs too!
Will continue to dream
The company offering the Enfields is called ESP http://www.espfrance.com/and all their kit is in good order so you have to pay a bit more. It is also re-chambered to .303 Sporting and that costs too!
Will continue to dream
Duncan
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
Make sure that the receiver and bolt numbers match, thats important on the No1's.
The original aperture sights are excellent but getting are getting harder and more expensive to get.
Look at getting a Mojo sight, its fits on where the rear sight goes no gunsmithing. I have one on a Lithgow No1 Mk111* as well as my Swedes
http://www.mojosights.com/
The original aperture sights are excellent but getting are getting harder and more expensive to get.
Look at getting a Mojo sight, its fits on where the rear sight goes no gunsmithing. I have one on a Lithgow No1 Mk111* as well as my Swedes
http://www.mojosights.com/
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THANKS DROMIA
Slowly, slowly catchee SMLEEEEE!
Duncan
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TODAY!
Sat down with my French buddy to phone round some possible sources of Enfields.
BUGGER - it's Monday - everyone is closed!! What a bloody country
Found a Jungle carbine http://www.mis-arme.com/default.htm in 7x57R for 700€ and that was about it!
Going to contact a couple tomorrow to see what is about. If nothing then the next Gun Fair is in April, 110 miles away, then another 80 miles away or the last one, also 80 miles. Ummm! Got to be dedicated I think!!
BUGGER - it's Monday - everyone is closed!! What a bloody country
Found a Jungle carbine http://www.mis-arme.com/default.htm in 7x57R for 700€ and that was about it!
Going to contact a couple tomorrow to see what is about. If nothing then the next Gun Fair is in April, 110 miles away, then another 80 miles away or the last one, also 80 miles. Ummm! Got to be dedicated I think!!
Duncan
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
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You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
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THIS WILL MAKE YOU LAUGH!
As far as I can tell the difference is that the case is either 1 or 2mm shorter than .303 British! Everything else is the same, bullet, load etc.How does the .303 Sporting differ from the .303 Brit?
Been looking at brass for this and can only find Remington here which does not have a good report on Midway. It would seem that Norma is the best brass by far so I might be contacting my friend in the States soon
A set of dies for reloading .303 Sporting is about 59€ / $93 / £46 although with the current exchange rates that is going to alter a bit!
Duncan
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.