Let's see your delisle carbine, they are very cool and deserve a mention every now and then. Any pics, homebuilds, different calibres or originals??? Out there?
Better try find a pic of mine I suppose
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Let's see your delisle carbine, they are very cool and deserve a mention every now and then. Any pics, homebuilds, different calibres or originals??? Out there?
Better try find a pic of mine I suppose
If and when I get enough in my De Lisle Fund (there are many funds bwahahaha) - a Woods De Lisle is the one to have (an original is more or less out of the question..)
Rod WoodsAttachment 99013
Home made 410
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Mines not finished, not here and way to rough to be included with some of the great builds that will be along here soon.
.410 that would be handy for cats! Is she quiet?
I just sold a woods one, fantastic bit of kit
Really looking forward to some great phots and chat here. In the market for a nice one, but who wouldn't be!
Fark!Quote:
Originally Posted by res
Been after one of those.
due to his wait time it sold for mor than he charges for a new build- if you want what I would consider the best then just pay the man a deposit to get in the lineQuote:
Originally Posted by norsk
In the same ballpark as a subsonic 22lrQuote:
Originally Posted by HLS
How much are the Woods one? Would love one, but there’s a lot more pressing purchases!
flick him a email- Replica Weapons, Replica Machine Guns, Browning, Lewis, MG34 - Woods Custom Guns LtdQuote:
Originally Posted by tanqueray
@res was that a pinfire one? HEHEEHEHQuote:
Originally Posted by res
Hell! Even I know I am slow to deliver but I won't compromise on quality and I am not driven by profit, I just enjoy making them. As I am retired and endeavouring to enjoy what is left of my life by wandering around the hills as much as possible with my rifle, I still spend more hours in the workshop that my wife is happy with. I currently have 4 De Lisles under construction (and several other projects as well) and I will complete them in due course. If there is any younger tradesman with the money, ability and interest to take the job on then the whole replica weapon shebang (drawings, patterns, jigs, stock of components, existing orders, machine tools, etc.) is available for sale. The hills are calling!
Please excuse my ignorance but can someone explain the history and significance of these rifles ? They look interesting just curious what's special about them ? Thanks
They were developed and manufactured during WW2 for behind-the-lines use by the Commandos, SOE agents, etc. specifically for the silent killing of sentries. They were also used to great effect in Burma for shooting Japs as they sat in the back of trucks travelling on jungle roads. 5 or 6 men with De Lisles concealed along a 10 mile stretch of jungle road, shooting 1 Jap each from each vehicle in total silence played havoc with Japanese morale. There were only about 200 made and they are extraordinarily rare in private hands anywhere in the World, hence the market for good replicas. I have been fortunate to have handled a couple of originals in the UK and was allowed to photograph, disassemble and measure them.
Didn't know about the Burma history. I thought the de-Lisles were just a WW2 product that never fully reached their WW2 'market'. They obvioulsy reached their Far East market. Hate to think how the Japanese must have taken those gratuitous pot shots out on the civilian population. Behind the lines fighting is a very messy affair where right and wrong is confusing.Quote:
Originally Posted by gundoc
They were used as late as Desert Storm
Wow very very cool thanks guys
What sort of money are we talking for a repro De Lisle @gundoc?
Ballpark is fine.
$2500.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sasquatch
Gun jesus likes them carbeeeensQuote:
Originally Posted by Tommy
Sneaky covert operations - love it
