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Dante221
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Posted: October 31 2016 at 1:27pm |
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Many years ago one of my colleagues gave me a No 5 MK II jungle carbine. I would like to use the rifle but I need a referral to a good gunsmith to do a safety check up and possible refinish the metal. I would be grateful for your suggestions Many Thanks Dante M Torrese DDS NRA Patron Life Member dmt2@columbia.edu |
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hoadie
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First off, welcome.
I'm glad your seeking the professional advice, cuz theres a lot of "crap" out there, that could hurt folks. Do you have any detailed pics of this critter? |
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Dante221
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Hi Hoadie
Sorry I do not see how to upload pictures , however I hope someone will recommend a good gunsmith. I can send you pix by Email Thanks again Dante |
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hoadie
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Wheres "Ardsley" in N.Y.? (That's one I aint heard of afore.)
For loading pics (unless your a techno - saur like me), Bear, A Square or Shamu seem to know how to do those things. I suspect they will be along shortly to wax eloquent on the ins & outs for you. |
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Dante221
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Ardsley is about 25 miles north of NYC and
5 miles west of White Plains... very close to the Hudson River Dante PS... I'm a Techno-muchkin myself! |
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Shamu
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Yeah, its White Plains Upstate not Lake Placid Upstate, or Southern Tier Upstate.
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Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)
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Shamu
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Basically you put it on a photo host like "Photbucket", which is a free service. Then you copy the link (title the site gives you) & paste it here using the "tree" button in the "post Reply" box.
I cam break it down more for you if you think it will help. |
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Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)
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Dante221
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<a href="http://s290.photobucket.com/user/221Dante/media/IMG_0367.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll270/221Dante/IMG_0367.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo IMG_0367.jpg"/></a>
I have no idea if this picture downloaded Dante |
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Dante221
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<a href="http://s290.photobucket.com/user/221Dante/media/IMG_0368.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll270/221Dante/IMG_0368.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo IMG_0368.jpg"/></a>
So here she is Now I need a good gunsmith Dante |
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A square 10
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your rifle is actually a no5 mkI (there was no mkII) what you missed is it was made ay FAZ - [F] is after the mark number , made august of 1947 so its a late one , very nice rifle ,
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Shamu
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Pics didn't download, but if you click on the links it'll take you directly to the PB album
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Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)
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Pedro
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The (F), as mentioned above is Fazakerley, where it was made. It's a suburb of Liverpool, England where there was a Ministry of Defence factory that made small arms. Apart from the Indian sub-continent, the last place that was manufacturing Lee Enfields before it closed and I think I'm right in saying all purpose-made (as opposed to altered) No5's were made there.
Looks like a nice rifle. Hope you enjoy it.
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Pukka Bundook
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I can't help you with a gunsmith, but personally would not refinish the metal. It usually devalues them if refinished.
Best, Richard.
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Dante221
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Many Thanks for advice!
I really appreciate it Dante |
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Zed
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For a gunsmith you could contact Brian d**k atl BDL. While I have not used his services personally; I have heard lots of good feedback regarding his work on Lee Enfields.
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It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice!
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Dante221
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I have already spoken to Brian and am presently waiting
for a shipping box (ordered from Fulton Armory .) Will keep you posted Dante |
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