Am looking @ a circa 1940 BSA #1, Mk III*, that does not have the “ears” or “wings” on the upper hand guards by the rear sight.

Somewhere I read that this was a war time expedient? Or am out to lunch? Anyone know ‘bout this....

'Let burglars off with caution', police told 08:08am 3rd April 2006 "Burglars will be allowed to escape without punishment under new instructions sent to all police forces. Police have been told they can let them off the threat of a court appearance and instead allow them to go with a caution. ...

Over on this side of the pond, several years ago the US NRA was hounded by the media & the firearms control crowd for the a slogan that ran: "When guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns." It was so very trite & insensitive. "Just another NRA scare tactic claimed one gr...

Gents: thanks & a tip of the hat from this side of the pond.

Colleagues: every now & then I see a SMLE #1 converted to .22 trainer @ the local gun shows. Such #1s always catch my eye, but I have no idea as to exactly what I’m looking @ or should be looking for. Can anyone recommend a book that discusses theses rifles & what I should look for while con...