Comments on: Smelly stuff… http://www.moral-flexibility.net/blog/archives/2007/05/28/smelly-stuff/ The ramblings of a zombocalypse ready, hoplophile Canuck. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:56:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Mugwug http://www.moral-flexibility.net/blog/archives/2007/05/28/smelly-stuff/#comment-37461 Mugwug Thu, 31 May 2007 13:01:27 +0000 http://www.moral-flexibility.net/blog/archives/2007/05/28/smelly-stuff/#comment-37461 Agreed. Agreed.

]]> By: Mike http://www.moral-flexibility.net/blog/archives/2007/05/28/smelly-stuff/#comment-37456 Mike Thu, 31 May 2007 12:55:38 +0000 http://www.moral-flexibility.net/blog/archives/2007/05/28/smelly-stuff/#comment-37456 I don't mind it being broken in, as I'd feel guilty shooting a piece of history that started in mint condition. I don’t mind it being broken in, as I’d feel guilty shooting a piece of history that started in mint condition.

]]> By: Mugwug http://www.moral-flexibility.net/blog/archives/2007/05/28/smelly-stuff/#comment-36828 Mugwug Wed, 30 May 2007 13:05:07 +0000 http://www.moral-flexibility.net/blog/archives/2007/05/28/smelly-stuff/#comment-36828 <b>Mike:</b> I'd forgotten all about those rifles! One would definately be a nifty addition to the collection, but I can't recall the last time I say one for sale. I think I'm still going to grab a Ruger 10-22 for my obligatory .22lr rifle (kinda shocked that I still haven't acquired one to be honest, I've been without a .22 for over a year now), but a nice consignment rack cooey wouldn't be sneezed at either. As for the Lithgow, it is a little "shot out", thats a dark bore and I think that rifle has seen it's fair share of service. The accuracy never was amazing with that rifle, but it remains one of the most amazing examples of cartouche history I have ever seen. The rifle has personality to spare, it's another I only mildly regret parting with. (the fact that you own it is some consolation, however!) Mike: I’d forgotten all about those rifles! One would definately be a nifty addition to the collection, but I can’t recall the last time I say one for sale.

I think I’m still going to grab a Ruger 10-22 for my obligatory .22lr rifle (kinda shocked that I still haven’t acquired one to be honest, I’ve been without a .22 for over a year now), but a nice consignment rack cooey wouldn’t be sneezed at either.

As for the Lithgow, it is a little “shot out”, thats a dark bore and I think that rifle has seen it’s fair share of service. The accuracy never was amazing with that rifle, but it remains one of the most amazing examples of cartouche history I have ever seen. The rifle has personality to spare, it’s another I only mildly regret parting with. (the fact that you own it is some consolation, however!)

]]> By: Mike http://www.moral-flexibility.net/blog/archives/2007/05/28/smelly-stuff/#comment-36641 Mike Tue, 29 May 2007 16:09:19 +0000 http://www.moral-flexibility.net/blog/archives/2007/05/28/smelly-stuff/#comment-36641 I would love a No. 8, the .22 LR trainer I learned to shoot on with Cadets. I can't get the guy to shoot straight (my problem, not he rifle's), but I find Gramps (No. 1 Mk. 3 Lithgow) a real joy to shoot. I would love a No. 8, the .22 LR trainer I learned to shoot on with Cadets.

I can’t get the guy to shoot straight (my problem, not he rifle’s), but I find Gramps (No. 1 Mk. 3 Lithgow) a real joy to shoot.

]]> By: Mugwug http://www.moral-flexibility.net/blog/archives/2007/05/28/smelly-stuff/#comment-36630 Mugwug Tue, 29 May 2007 12:48:38 +0000 http://www.moral-flexibility.net/blog/archives/2007/05/28/smelly-stuff/#comment-36630 Cool! Let me know what you find. I truly love this stuff, it gives the rifle some personality. The Lithgow I gave to <a href="http://ww.malfeus.com" rel="nofollow">Mike</a> had all sorts of interesting stamps and markings in the furniture, along with the usual collection on the receiver and barrel. That rifle had been a few places. Let me know how the serial number check and see if you can't snap some detailed photos of the markings that are present on the rifle itself. Cool! Let me know what you find. I truly love this stuff, it gives the rifle some personality. The Lithgow I gave to Mike had all sorts of interesting stamps and markings in the furniture, along with the usual collection on the receiver and barrel. That rifle had been a few places.

Let me know how the serial number check and see if you can’t snap some detailed photos of the markings that are present on the rifle itself.

]]> By: Pieter http://www.moral-flexibility.net/blog/archives/2007/05/28/smelly-stuff/#comment-36629 Pieter Tue, 29 May 2007 12:41:59 +0000 http://www.moral-flexibility.net/blog/archives/2007/05/28/smelly-stuff/#comment-36629 When I get back this afternoon, I'll strip it down to the core and see if there isn't some kind of markings on it somewhere. Last time the wood was off, I don't remember there being anything. Never hurts to look. And like you, I too was originally looking for a Long branch, but got out bid. Finding a Enfield made in T.O. down here is next to impossible. Trust me, I've tried. Although I did see a trainer .22 once (made in Canada), at a show, if they didn't want $500.00 I would have snatched it up. When I get back this afternoon, I’ll strip it down to the core and see if there isn’t some kind of markings on it somewhere.
Last time the wood was off, I don’t remember there being anything.
Never hurts to look.
And like you, I too was originally looking for a Long branch, but got out bid.
Finding a Enfield made in T.O. down here is next to impossible.
Trust me, I’ve tried.
Although I did see a trainer .22 once (made in Canada), at a show, if they didn’t want $500.00 I would have snatched it up.

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