Rust blueing is totally inappropriate on the Lithgow rifle of that period as they were Parkerized. The rifle actually has a large amount of original finish and looks really good!
Liked On: 20-01-2020, 12:16 PM
That’s good to know & yes it does look superb as it is.
Liked On: 20-01-2020, 12:16 PM
Good on ya mate! Returning it to its former glory. Have you noted how much Lithgows are worth in the USA? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Liked On: 20-01-2020, 12:16 PM
Nice job mate, good to see how the old girl is looking. I found her to be quite accurate, should be a good service rifle contender.
Liked On: 19-01-2020, 10:03 PM
That is an impressive colour match on the new wood. Keep up the good work and perhaps we can start a Home Guard unit.
Liked On: 19-01-2020, 09:44 PM
I'm not sure if the wood is walnut and there's sod all blueing left; but my old 1944 SMLE is now sporting a new Nikon 2-7x Prostaff scope. I've had this rifle since I was about 18 and still love...
Liked On: 17-01-2020, 04:41 PM
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Liked On: 17-01-2020, 04:41 PM
Our stupid new gun law includes the term"...close to semi-automatic...". What you are proposing has been manufactured for some time in various parts of the World and is essentially nothing more than...
Liked On: 02-01-2020, 06:50 AM
pretty sure that would be captured by the "near semi automatic" wording of the legislation (what ever that means) which I think was added to mean they can effectively make the description fit...
Liked On: 02-01-2020, 06:49 AM
Factory Remington Defense M24, not a clone. Chambered in 7.62 NATO, correct as issued Harris Bi-pod, Mark 4 steel med 30mm rings, and Mark 4 3.5-10x40 TMR Illuminated scope with M3 turrets. ...
Liked On: 31-12-2019, 07:43 PM
Just need a nice No5 now... 126854
Liked On: 26-12-2019, 02:57 PM
Ok, the 1943 Longbranch No4 got the same treatment today. Decided to stay with what i know, as it worked and was relatively fast... Happy with the outcome. 126783 126784
Liked On: 26-12-2019, 02:57 PM
If NZ Post is refusing to send a part and are not comminicating this to you. Folloow the instructions below, make sure you pass on your chosen courier (i used Pack and Send) a copy same email you...
Liked On: 20-12-2019, 11:21 AM
Thats my recent bunny rig. Still have to chase up a better torch clamp as iv lost my good one. Will run my lensor over tbis big clunky torch but you get the picture This seems to be an...
Liked On: 19-12-2019, 10:50 PM
126108 Marlin Model 60SS (10 shot for any STASI informants viewing this thread:thumbsup:) with Nikko Stirling red dot.
Liked On: 19-12-2019, 10:50 PM