23 Jan. 2007
5:45pm
Sounds to me like a commercial MLM mk. I* saddled up on old military MLM mk. I woodlwork.
I'd be interested in some close ups, once you get the wood all cleaned up.
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coggansfield
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pictures at last
Well, this is the rifle in unadulterated finish, meaning I haven't had the time to strip it down and clean it. I'm also unsure what the best approach to cleaning it would be, and am having trouble removing the lower woodwork, as the upper band doesn't want to come off. Are there any tricks to stripping it, as I really don't want to force it?
anyway, pictures:
PS: White marks are auctioneers lot labels.
anyway, pictures:
PS: White marks are auctioneers lot labels.
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Looks good.
For the initial clean I just use hot water and clean, soft rags. Gets rid of all the surface crud and lets you see if anything is ingrained or stained or whatever.
Can't help you with the disassembly, went to disassemble my MLE and discovered the handguard was starting to crack so decided I might be better off just leaving it alone.
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For the initial clean I just use hot water and clean, soft rags. Gets rid of all the surface crud and lets you see if anything is ingrained or stained or whatever.
Can't help you with the disassembly, went to disassemble my MLE and discovered the handguard was starting to crack so decided I might be better off just leaving it alone.
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Just a thought, but as you can see on Woftam's photo there is a pin that sticks out on both sides of the forend to stop a loose band from sliding forward. Your rifle will have this also, I suspect.
To get the band off, take out the screw and use a screwdriver to expand the band; it should then move forward easily.
To get the band off, take out the screw and use a screwdriver to expand the band; it should then move forward easily.
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Sorry about that , I misread your post and thought of the lower band.
Is there a pin in the outer band?
I've seen them both pinned and no pin fitted, it may have been filed flush with the band..
If it's not pinned then just tap it using a copper or brass drift and a hammer and it should come off; try some WD40, or such, well beforehand.
Is there a pin in the outer band?
I've seen them both pinned and no pin fitted, it may have been filed flush with the band..
If it's not pinned then just tap it using a copper or brass drift and a hammer and it should come off; try some WD40, or such, well beforehand.
Self Defence is not only a Right, it is an Obligation.
Eoin.
Eoin.
theres no pin, but I'm not sure whether I have to remove the metalwork which includes the bayonet bar. The woodwork appears complete and not massively scarred (considering its age), but the band closest to the muzzle just doesn't seem to want to shift with gentle persuasion. I will go back and have a look at it sometime, and possibly run a steamer over it. that seems to work most of the time. but it is a beautiful rifle, even though it highlights why certain things (like the Lewes foresight) were dropped. that sight is so hard to sight over. I'm now debating using some nitro loaded Mk6, or saving it to be headspaced and using a black powder load instead. any suggestions?
Nick
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