VICKERS Mk: 1

Probably the most popular caliber firearm in most of the world. Many of us have more than one. They also are very collectible and still cheap to shoot.
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Re: VICKERS Mk: 1

Post by Niner » Thu Oct 27, 2016 10:14 am

Now that's the way to shoot. Makes up for the Webley. :bigsmile:
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Re: VICKERS Mk: 1

Post by DuncaninFrance » Fri Oct 28, 2016 2:56 am

I have to tell you Robert, the Webley is special + even if I can't hit the side of the barn at 25 mtrs with it :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
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Re: VICKERS Mk: 1

Post by DuncaninFrance » Wed Nov 09, 2016 5:34 pm

Had another crack with the Vickers today as well.It realey is a cracking little rifle .....

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Re: VICKERS Mk: 1

Post by DuncaninFrance » Wed Dec 14, 2016 6:19 pm

I have managed to track down someone who has some sights for the Vickers.
He is going to send me a selection after Christmas and all I have to do is select what I want and return the other ones with my payment.
That is what I CALL Customer Service :) :) :) :)
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Re: VICKERS Mk: 1

Post by DuncaninFrance » Fri Jun 16, 2017 3:52 pm

Well here are the pieces that are on offer.

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Think I will buy the central rear sight and top left 6-hole with an integral large cup threaded to take a lens.
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Re: VICKERS Mk: 1

Post by Niner » Fri Jun 16, 2017 5:57 pm

It took him a while to send them. Better late than never I suppose. :bigsmile:
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Re: VICKERS Mk: 1

Post by DuncaninFrance » Sat Jun 17, 2017 2:16 am

Not yet sent Robert, that's just asking me which ones I want.
Going to cost me $150 / £117 + postage but it makes the rifle whole again which pleases me no end.
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Re: VICKERS Mk: 1

Post by DuncaninFrance » Wed Aug 30, 2017 4:29 pm

At long last the sight's arrived. They are slight loose fit but that can be sorted with some shims.

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The eye piece needs cleaning up a bit too :roll: :roll:

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Re: VICKERS Mk: 1

Post by Niner » Wed Aug 30, 2017 5:24 pm

Just the thing for the rabbits in the "garden" that you've been talking about I'd think. :bigsmile:
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Re: VICKERS Mk: 1

Post by DuncaninFrance » Thu Aug 31, 2017 2:11 am

No, Bunnybashing is the preserve of the TOZ!
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