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Bear43
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Posted: January 13 2018 at 3:54pm |
I figure since this is the primary forum I visit and since all of you have been so supportive of my endeavor on a book dealing with Maltby No 4 rifles I would post a status update here. Over the past year I have taken many pictures of Maltby rifles and have gotten many from here and elsewhere. I can say my research findings are interesting and have shed some light on inspector numbers. The wrist markings are still a mystery though. It will probably be a couple years but a step will be making a trip to England to look at some archives. When that happens, beforehand, I will put ads in papers to ask for interest in any locals that had family members who worked at the Maltby factory, to hear their stories and record what I can. As I have said before, this will be a long process since I have a full time job and this is my side project. In the end, thank you all for keeping an eye out and helping. Also, Canuck, I still want pics of your Maltby's
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Canuck
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Bear, I must apologize as I have been remiss in taking photos of my Maltby holdings. I will try to get those done ASAP. I have a gun show to attend tomorrow where I am picking up a new purchase (an E.A.L Canadian air force survival rifle) but after that I will give it a try. My photographic skills suck but I'll do my best.
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Castles made of sand slip into the sea.....eventually
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Bear43
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Woah, woah, woah.... You are getting an EAL survival rifle, Canuck? Make sure and show us that one! I know you will get the Maltby pics to me I just had to bug you about it
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Canuck
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I'll post pics tomorrow.
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Castles made of sand slip into the sea.....eventually
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A square 10
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im remis as well - ive taken a lot longer setting up my gun room than i planned , and thus acess and photos have been wanting , i apoligize , good intentions and all only go so far , i meantto be a better friend with my meager contributions , ill get on that soon ,
i am supportive of this book , of no concern with giving my data and photos at all ,trolls or the feds can come collect - i have ammo , will die buried in brass , just sayin
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hoadie
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Bear; Just a suggestion..you may want to contact Royal Legion in Blighty with your request. I'll bet bangers & mash to donuts that the decendants will be there & willing to help.
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Loose wimmen tightened here
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paddyofurniture
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I will take the donuts and make it chips and bangers.
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Always looking for military manuals, Dodge M37 items,books on Berlin Germany, old atlases ( before 1946) , military maps of Scotland. English and Canadian gun parts.
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Bear43
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hoadie, that is some great advice. I will have to do that.
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Shamu
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Whatever you do do NOT make it "Bubble & Squeak"
Basically re-boiled chopped cabbage in mashed potatoes. First you "bubble" (gurgle gurgle) Then you squeeeakkk http://bloodnok.net/aac/disgusting.m4a |
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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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Zed
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Bear, if you want any specific photos of my French Resistance 1944 Maltby rifle let me know. You could send a PM with similar photos of what you need. There are no civilian stamps on this rifle, it is as it was in 1944.
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It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice!
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Honkytonk
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Man, does that look good! Love cabbage! Do you fry it in bacon fat?
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Shamu
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Allways!
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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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Honkytonk
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That's it! Putting cabbage on the wife's grocery list! Are those carrots and green onions?
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hoadie
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HT:
Cant U cook 4 yourself? |
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Loose wimmen tightened here
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Honkytonk
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Absolutely! My wife hasn't cooked a meal in 30 years! One of my go-to comfort foods is Steak and Kidney Pie! Yum! I first tasted it in '86 when our rugby club toured England and Wales for two weeks. That, and black pudding! Luckily we have a British butcher just out of town that still makes black pudding.
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A square 10
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bear , as soon as i finish with the 22 cabinet and the US Military handguns box ill dig into the gun closset for mine
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