08-19-2010, 01:22 AM
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Originally Posted by frenchy  | Wow MJ11 what is the average group size at that distance?
frenchy | The #5 rifle is kind of famous at Bisley for it's accuracy. It belongs to one of the range marshals and a fine gent. He let me shoot it during a break at the 200 yard line on the McQueens sniper course. I had just shot a string on the Hun's trench line and shot a 42 out of 50 and that put me four off of the leader who was shooting an LB #4T of some fame. At that point I was offered several neat rifles to shoot. Like this original 1916. 
The second string didn't go as well as the first plus I was way over my head but the off hand shooting went very well and I may have worn off my edge blazing away during the break. I caught a few helmet shots before settling down and they didn't pay and I only had a 30 I think. Really interesting course. Those guys know that game too.
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08-19-2010, 01:45 AM
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#42 | | Firearm Zealot
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Thank you MJ11, wonderful rifles and sounds like you all had a great day and are a great shot!
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08-19-2010, 06:43 PM
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The bad news is that the big brown truck did not deliver my package today  ; however, the good news is that FedEx did  . Here is the new addition to my Enfield family:
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08-19-2010, 09:39 PM
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#44 | | Firearm Zealot
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I have to keep coming back here to look and slobber over the the pics on these fine firles. Some of that wood work (like billys) is so perfect. I would love to do a project as those. Well It just take money thats all.
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08-20-2010, 12:41 AM
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#45 | | Firearm Zealot
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| ALRIGHT SNO !! well that is droolable that's fer sure!
Having trouble falling to sleep!
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08-20-2010, 03:12 AM
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#46 | | Firearm Enthusiast
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Here is a picture of my 43' Maltby with her friends
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08-20-2010, 03:13 AM
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#47 | | Firearm Enthusiast
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bolts open and a closeup of the excellent grain
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08-20-2010, 07:04 AM
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#48 | | Firearm Zealot
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Originally Posted by SNO4MKI The bad news is that the big brown truck did not deliver my package today ; however, the good news is that FedEx did . Here is the new addition to my Enfield family: | That's a sweet heart. My UF55 A series has about 500 rounds fired now. It took a little over 100 rounds for the barrel to settle down and be consistent. IMHO these UF 55 rifles are the best that Fazakerley built. 
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08-20-2010, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by sonofayugo | Here is a picture of my 43' Maltby with her friends | You said friends, LOL  | |
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08-22-2010, 07:35 PM
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#50 | | Firearm Zealot
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| ^ Well there's most of my dream rifles  frenchy ^ | |
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08-23-2010, 11:18 AM
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#51 | | Firearm Aficionado
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Gaw-Dam! I ain't never seen Enfields like I've seen in this thread! That 55 Fazakerly of Billy's is amazing! And that top one in MJ11's SMLE pic - ain't no way somebody could keep a gun that old in that amazing a shape for all those years!! MadCrateBuilder and SNO4MK1: You guys have AWESOME collections! I'm used to seeing Lee-Enfields with the bluing worn off, the stocks soaked in re-used engine oil and tumbled in a cement mixer's gravel load, and then painstakingly browned with cosmoline over all! Seeing this batch of photos is like having a whole new world revealed to me...
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08-23-2010, 12:57 PM
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08-23-2010, 01:11 PM
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MJ, if I read your comment right, then you have my commiserations. I have dreamed of having even a 1/10th of a collection as good as yours, and I am sad that you are going to be parting with firearms that obviously bring you joy. I will also admit to some drooling over your L42A1 - beautiful.
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08-23-2010, 09:04 PM
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#54 | | Firearm Enthusiast
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Originally Posted by MJ11 | Retierment has caused all this picture taking so please put up with me while I record all these rifles before making arangements with a broker. After that I will have little else but photos and memories. | Keep them coming, this is one of the first sites I pull up when I get home from work to see if anyone has added any new pics!!
Here are a few more to keep things going:
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08-23-2010, 09:13 PM
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This is my only photo of my 303.It is a 1942 #1mkIII Lithgow.
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08-24-2010, 10:13 AM
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#56 | | Firearm Enthusiast
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It's a load to bare and if you move around a lot it's hard to haul along not to mention insurance and security. I did this once before by cutting everything in half. Who needs six G43's. LOL 
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08-24-2010, 10:37 AM
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#57 | | Firearm Enthusiast
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Originally Posted by MJ11 It's a load to bear and if you move around a lot it's hard to haul along not to mention insurance and security. I did this once before by cutting everything in half. Who needs six G43's. LOL | Errr...crikey??? You REALLY believe in home defence...
I somehow don't think you'll have many problems finding new owners for part of your collection. The L42A1 (if it is one of the fireams you will be parting with) looks like it is worth a bidding war and a few punch-ups (the closest I'll get to one is your photos lol). I think the sharks.... errr..... Enfield collectors are already circling lol
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08-24-2010, 11:47 AM
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#58 | | Firearm Zealot
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Originally Posted by SNO4MKI | Keep them coming, this is one of the first sites I pull up when I get home from work to see if anyone has added any new pics!!
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Nicely marked Maltby's, the ones I see local are pretty worn out. My one Maltby has the early fore-end. 
Can you tell this one is a Faz? 
Early Savage-Stevens with round cocking piece. 
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08-24-2010, 04:12 PM
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#59 | | Firearm Aficionado
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Originally Posted by MJ11 | Retirement has caused all this picture taking so please put up with me while I record all these rifles before making arangements with a broker. After that I will have little else but photos and memories. | DUDE!! Retirement means having the time to ENJOY these puppies!
Take it from one who's working a civil slave-class job because he cannot afford to medically retire: If you have to sell your guns to retire, maybe it's time to consider post-retirement employment! Better a crossing guard with a decent gun collection than a garden putterer with nothing...
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08-26-2010, 12:37 PM
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Geeze, nice GEW 43. I can only imagine what the recoil must be like with a semi automatic 8mm...ouch.
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