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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote hoadie Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 21 2006 at 10:06pm
SOME of those WW I gun barrels fired 15" shells (K.G.V comes to mind..thats the one they named after me!)


Remember HMS Sheffield & Sir Gallahad !

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Tony Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 21 2006 at 10:33pm
Hms sheffield was fitted out with stainless and cutlery from my old  Home town hoadie. I lost some mates when Galahad copped it.  Worst part was Goose Green my mates FN took a hit and steel splinters copped me in the leg. Didn't realise until later and the fireworks had calmed down. Surprised HM Government didn't try to bill me for the scrap metal.  
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Sorry to hear that. I watched a doco on what went wrong with Galahad. Enuff to make your blood boil !

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Here in Saskatchewan, a deer rifle was always a 303, until the economy got better in the '70's and most hunters fell for the Magnum siren song. (Me, too, I'm ashamed to say) . I finally realized that my 308 Norma didn't kill 'em any deader than the old "crowbar", so I dusted off my cut down #1 Mk4 and hit the deer woods. 18" barrel, Williams sights, and a home-built 5-shot clip. Keeps the freezer full!
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R.Pope-welcome to the site!
Cudos on your ability to manufacture your own 5 shot MAGAZINE.(Not "Clip" - MAGAZINE)
Since your new to the site - you probably didn't see my posting a while back - directed primarily @ Canucks - re: magazine laws. Just in case you weren't aware, the Lee Enfield & the M-1 Garand (8 shot semi auto) ARE SPECIFICALLY EXEMPT from the magazine laws in Canada.
Your right bout everyone fallin fer the image of a fancier shootin iron.(Glad to say I didn't - I'm dyed in the wool Enfield!) I got other irons, but I rely on & trust my Enfield(s).
A note of caution bout this site..watch out fer a guy named daveh.
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 yeh like hoadie said about Dave H... bad news mate, (specially his cousin)

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