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Kero frontsight blackener

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Topic: Kero frontsight blackener
Posted By: Shamu
Subject: Kero frontsight blackener
Date Posted: January 19 2023 at 12:45pm
I tripped over these on line & thought I'd offer them up as a possible Group Buy?

I'm getting one for sure.
The more we get the better the price up to 5.
I'm thinking with today's availability lacking & several serious target shooters this might be worthwhile?

It comes as a "Flat Pack" & you assemble it, which sounds kind of like fun & runs on "Lighter Kerosene", I have a pm in to them asking for a qualification on exactly what that it is. Zippo fluid or Paraffin.

Please let me know if you're interested in this thread.
if you read the ad & watch the video its very informative.
We can get as few as 2, but we don't get the bigger discount that way.
Having run GBs in the past I'm familiar with all the things that can go wrong, so here's how I'll play it.
Post a definite "I'll take one (or more) in this thread, send the payment + $5.00 for my onward shipping costs & we'll see how many we get in & how much we can lower the price for all of us.

Lets set a deadline for posting interest & payment which will start the order.
I want to give people time to ask questions & get replies so how does 2 weeks from now sound That would be Feb 2nd.

sight blackening lamp? $22.99! (or less + shipping)

Anyone up for a group buy? We can save 20% if we get 5.

When you order please include you actual shipping address & forum name so I know who is who &if you want "Gold" or "Silver" finish.

Disclaimer this is being run by me, not the forum & I have no affiliation with the vendor at all.

Let me know how you feel about his

https://www.click-rain.com/products/retro-transparent-kerosene-lighter?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=Facebook_Desktop_Feed&utm_campaign=23851811954670608&utm_term=23851811954660608&utm_content=23851811954780608" rel="nofollow - https://www.click-rain.com/products/retro-transparent-kerosene-lighter?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=Facebook_Desktop_Feed&utm_campaign=23851811954670608&utm_term=23851811954660608&utm_content=23851811954780608



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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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Posted By: Shamu
Date Posted: January 25 2023 at 4:28pm
Follow up, regarding sight blackening.The original "carbide candles" are still available, as is the "lamp grade (pea) carbide, but its a bit spendy.

Lamp grade Calcium Carbide.

13 X 1oz peas.

$23.50

https://cheapcarbide.com/pea-grade-calcium-carbide/" rel="nofollow - https://cheapcarbide.com/pea-grade-calcium-carbide/


carbide candle.

WR Super Smoker Sight Smoker $ 69.95

Carbide not included. We are unable to ship carbide.

SIGHT BLACK for the blackest sights and the best reduction of light and glare...there is no better solution than the proven Ray-Vin designed Super Smoker sight smoker. 

The WR Super Smoker (originally designed and patented by Ray-Vin) is a sight smoker, specifically designed to convert calcium carbide to acetylene, then burn the acetylene with limited oxygen to produce a very black non-reflective soot. This soot is applied to the sights of firearms (such as rifles and pistols) making them jet flat black to prevent any sighting issues due to irregular or undesired light, glare, and/or reflection. With so many options on the market, calcium carbide sight black is the BEST sight blackener option available.

The Super Smoker has been engineered for simple and reliable use and constructed from materials to offer corrosion resistance and long trouble-free life. It's a proven design.

https://www.creedmoorsports.com/product/wr-super-smoker-sight-smoker/sights-and-sight-accessories" rel="nofollow - https://www.creedmoorsports.com/product/wr-super-smoker-sight-smoker/sights-and-sight-accessories


Then for those of us "Highlander level fiscally conservative"Confused
Big smile


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Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)


Posted By: A square 10
Date Posted: January 26 2023 at 10:12pm
i rather like the look of that lighter - i might get one just to light my ceegars in style and impress my friends that i them smoke with 


Posted By: The Armourer
Date Posted: January 27 2023 at 4:55am
Originally posted by A square 10 A square 10 wrote:

i rather like the look of that lighter - i might get one just to light my ceegars in style and impress my friends that i them smoke with 

More impressive, and "Enfield Forum" correct, would be a trench-lighter made from a 303 cartridge case.


Various versions but this is mine with a sliding wind shield and cap to go over the wick to stop the petrol evaporating.




Posted By: Shamu
Date Posted: January 27 2023 at 2:56pm
Various versions of that are available too, but they use "petrol" (naptha based).
This one is smokier for carbon black & kerosene (paraffin) doesn't evaporate like Petrol/naptha. Thats why the caption said "KERO"
https://i.etsystatic.com/14675583/r/il/74ed18/2705603960/il_1140xN.2705603960_5xre.jpg
Features:
1. The windproof flame can be used on rainy and windy days. It is more suitable for camping and travel.
2. Design: rounded corners, elegant body, lighter would be a great gift for friends and family.
3. Portable: compact and lightweight, fits in your pocket, easy to carry and store.
Specifications:
Material: metal
Lighter oil: kerosene
Size: 71 x 45 x 20 mm
Purpose: lighter / collection / cool gift for friends / decoration

1. Please allow 1-3 mm difference due to manual measurement, thank you for your understanding.
2. Due to the difference between different monitor settings, the image may not reflect the actual colour of the item. Thank you for your understanding.
3. We had to empty the lighter completely, as international shipping safety regulations do not allow the refilling of gas. Refilling is required.


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Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)


Posted By: Shamu
Date Posted: January 31 2023 at 12:52pm
BUMP.
Just to mention this will close in 3 days on Feb 2.
No takers so far.
No hits no runs no errors.LOL


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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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