Greetings and Salutations from the Ozzlefinch!

I am retired military, gun collector and avid shooter/hunter.  As I've aged I find myself less interested in the "tacticool" weapons and more into the history and collection of older military hardware.   I've had my Enfield for over 25 years now and until recently it was mostly a field beater and wall hanger- used hard, thrown around but always ready.  But now I have taken a greater interest in it, I find it to be a fascinating and solid weapon.  It's been cleaned, accessorized and accessorized and now serves as my primary long rifle (apart from the Marlin 60- but that is for a different purpose).  

The odd fact is that over the years it's the one firearm of the many I've had that I never sold or traded.  I can't say the same for my relationships .  Providence leading me to true love that was there all along perhaps? 

Thanks for having me, and I'll leave it at that.

I'm certainly not the Enfield expert, that much is certain.  I've had the Ishapore for quite some time and I've picked up some good info for that particular rifle.  Perhaps there may be an opportunity to share some of that field knowledge.  I expect, however, that I will be receiving more information than what my tiny brain can give back.