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by 24626151
Fri Oct 05, 2012 3:35 pm
Forum: Mauser
Topic: Argentian modello 1891
Replies: 13
Views: 13006

Argentian modello 1891

Argentian Mausers, I have to admit I know very little about them apart from the cartridge which I find fascinating, , 7.65 x 53. I have one on its way to me next week, I am unsure as to condition, sportered or original (Idoubt it) and I picked it up unseen in the sealed bid sale. I do know that I ca...
by 24626151
Sun Aug 26, 2012 8:55 am
Forum: Classic British Firearms
Topic: MLE magazine parts
Replies: 1
Views: 3733

MLE magazine parts

Whilst sorting through a pile of 303s from Holts I happened upon an incorrectly fitted magazine. My research (limitted to a couple of books) puts it as possibly an MLE magazine. It has a platform I assume for Mk6 or earlier ammo and the spring sadly detached is a C form rather than a W form. the bot...
by 24626151
Sun Jun 03, 2012 8:19 am
Forum: 22 Caliber firearms
Topic: BSA Martini 'International' Mk III.
Replies: 19
Views: 19683

Re: BSA Martini 'International' Mk III.

I have one of the aluminium bullet holders as well. I was leaving it on a rifle thats for sale but I havent advertised for a while outside of report!
by 24626151
Wed May 16, 2012 8:14 am
Forum: 22 Caliber firearms
Topic: BSA Martini 'International' Mk III.
Replies: 19
Views: 19683

Re: BSA Martini 'International' Mk III.

Depends on the mark of sight, also are you selling or looking? I have looked around various sites when asked and to be honest it all depends on what the market will pay.
I have some bits if you are looking!
by 24626151
Sat May 12, 2012 9:39 am
Forum: Collecting Cameras and using them
Topic: Horst-Fass Dies
Replies: 6
Views: 4545

Re: Horst-Fass Dies

I was a Tim Page fan and not really aware of this gent, his work was undoubtedly powerful and used a lot!
by 24626151
Mon Apr 23, 2012 8:16 am
Forum: Classic British Firearms
Topic: WHy is it so ?
Replies: 8
Views: 6935

Re: WHy is it so ?

Possibly the rifles had no designation as they were pre production trials. When production trials aare commenced the rifles generally get issued for troop trials and would require a full set of markings such as found on the No1 MkV.
by 24626151
Mon Apr 23, 2012 8:04 am
Forum: Gun Law around the world
Topic: Bllank cartridges in Australia
Replies: 6
Views: 5697

Re: Bllank cartridges in Australia

The buyer dropped it, or at least cant be arsed to follow it up!
by 24626151
Fri Apr 13, 2012 11:16 am
Forum: Gun Law around the world
Topic: Bllank cartridges in Australia
Replies: 6
Views: 5697

Bllank cartridges in Australia

I have been asked to ship to Oz some Dummy Launcher Blanks in .22rf for a dummy launcher the customer wants to buy. Now Ive checked the wierd Au Gov customs website and launchers are exempt prohibition but ammunition and components generally requires a license. Can anyone tell me if blanks specifica...
by 24626151
Wed Mar 28, 2012 2:33 am
Forum: US Military Rifles
Topic: M1928 A1
Replies: 12
Views: 15810

Re: M1928 A1

A square 10 wrote:and should be perfectly legal under our constitution , nothing should be off limits - if that were the case crime would most likely disappear
Well eventually although it may be fun to watch I'd rather from a distance! :D
by 24626151
Tue Mar 13, 2012 11:56 am
Forum: The Millsurp After Hours Gourmet
Topic: The best British bangers.....
Replies: 9
Views: 6333

Re: The best British bangers.....

No, no ,no, no, no. It's just wrong. Sausages are made out of beef, not pork. Or even Kanga bangas at a pinch. http://www.macromeats-gourmetgame.com.au/Recipes/Kangaroosausage.aspx Tsk, harumph rattles Daily Telegraph and mumbles about sending our worst out in the convict transports! Honestly the b...