I know nothing about this particular conversion, but at one time it was popular to rebuild No. 4 7.62 target rifles with a one piece stock. In Canada, some were done by a chap named Collins. Mine is typical: Robertson synthetic one piece stock, long Schultz and Larsen barrel, Canjar trigger, speedlo...

With the cork packing, this would have been set up as a target rifle. No doubt was bored for .410 so that it would be acceptable under a shotgun certificate. While it would be fun to shoot as a .410, it might be an idea to watch for a nice barrel, so that it could be restored to use as a rifle

Your Mk. I is an early one, and has the low sidewall forend for the never used cut off, as well as the round cocking piece. The Mk. 2 is a late one, so the cut off boss has been eliminated. The strap/screw are primary differences because of the redesigned trigger mechanism. Any Mk. I* will have the ...

The fit of the replacement forend is excellent. There shouldn't be any problem with stock damage because of setback. I did not want to harm the buttstock marks in the process of getting rid of the varnish, so was very gentle. I did use very fine steel wool with the BLO for the first application. For...

Just finished restoring a '42 Lithgow. I had picked up a stock/hardware set on spec. a while back. Nice wood, but it had been heavily varnished. Responded very well to chemical stripping, didn't have to do any sanding before rubbing down with BLO. Clear butt markings for 1942. Advertised, and found ...

Just finished restoring a '42 Lithgow. I had picked up a stock/hardware set on spec. a while back. Nice wood, but it had been heavily varnished. Responded very well to chemical stripping, didn't have to do any sanding before rubbing down with BLO. Clear butt markings for 1942. Advertised, and found ...

I have what I believe is one of these rifles. It resembles a Type 99 short rifle, but with the exception of the bolt, barrel and barrel extension, almost all parts are castings. The screws appear to be handmade, the threads cut with a die, and the slots offcenter. Manufacture is very rough. The inte...