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That would make perfect sense!
The 9W was later on & had the longer windage arm, making it more suitable for the S.M.L.E. with its "fatter" action.
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Update on the BSA Tippins.

I've been struggling to make it fit my SMLE so took it to Fultons at Bisley this morning, the upshot is that it will fit a Long Lee without the bolt shroud, but will only fit an SMLE with the safety catch removed.
Because of this I have decided not to do anything with it at present.

They did however have a very nice Long Lee in the shop...
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Long Lee... Sounds like a plan!Thumbs Up
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Go for it! Evil Smile
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Originally posted by Strangely Brown Strangely Brown wrote:

Update on the BSA Tippins.
I've been struggling to make it fit my SMLE so took it to Fultons at Bisley this morning

SB, if it's not too much of an imposition could I prevail upon you to make inquiries at Fultons regarding a BSA No.1 MkIII rifle I have that was regulated by them?  I've emailed them but haven't received a reply and I'd be very interested in hearing the history of my rifle.  It's serial number is 23672, no prefix, has the transitional forestock, no dates or export stamps.  Any assistance is greatly appreciated!
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Originally posted by Sapper740 Sapper740 wrote:

[QUOT]I've emailed them but haven't received a reply and I'd be very interested in hearing the history of my rifle.  It's serial number is 23672, no prefix, has the transitional forestock, no dates or export stamps.  Any assistance is greatly appreciated!

Derek, I'm hopefully there on Tuesday as long as the NRA accept my booking for a couple of hours before lunch. I will ask but given the thousands of SMLE's they have worked on over the years I have my doubts they will be able to furnish you with any details. 

Nice looking rifle by the way; classic target set up with the rear sight removed so it doesn't get in the line of sight with the 5a and the copper band holding the spring on the barrel finishes the look off a treat.

On a very nerdy note I think the last time an SMLE won the sovereigns prize at Bisley was only in 1958 by Robin Fulton...I must get out more!
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Originally posted by Strangely Brown Strangely Brown wrote:

Originally posted by Sapper740 Sapper740 wrote:

[QUOT]I've emailed them but haven't received a reply and I'd be very interested in hearing the history of my rifle.  It's serial number is 23672, no prefix, has the transitional forestock, no dates or export stamps.  Any assistance is greatly appreciated!

Derek, I'm hopefully there on Tuesday as long as the NRA accept my booking for a couple of hours before lunch. I will ask but given the thousands of SMLE's they have worked on over the years I have my doubts they will be able to furnish you with any details. 

Nice looking rifle by the way; classic target set up with the rear sight removed so it doesn't get in the line of sight with the 5a and the copper band holding the spring on the barrel finishes the look off a treat.

On a very nerdy note I think the last time an SMLE won the sovereigns prize at Bisley was only in 1958 by Robin Fulton...I must get out more!

Thanks Mick.  The rifle is one of the crown jewels in my collection and unfortunately the one I know the least about.  

Regards, Derek
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That is a real beauty Sapper!
Do you shoot it in competition?
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