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I haven't talked to Rick yet. But was wondering, since there's allot more people here than there was 2 years ago. If there would be any interest in a thread for Military and/or Collector rifles.
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<br>Think I may have a deal setup for a 1917 Brittish Enfield in 303, at a local dealer.
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<br>Phil

You had me worried there for a second, I thought you were wanting a sewing circle started.
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How about a cross-dressers fashoin thread!
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<br>On the other hand, I seem to remember a suggestoin about a "Hold My Beer" board!
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<br>The possibilities are endless!
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Or along the lines of Dear Abby, we could have a "Dear Big Stick" forum.

OK, guy's I changed the title (grin) wouldn't want you guys thinking I sit at home nitting, when not working.
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<br>Looks like I won the bid on the Enfield over at gunbroker.com:
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<br>http://www.gunbroker.com/auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=6099517
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<br>Probably paid way too much for it. But if it shoots as good as it looks I'll be happy. As I said this will be my first Millitary rifle.
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<br>Phil

Hers is another version.
<br>http://www.auctionarms.com/search/displayitem.cfm?ItemNum=3519201

Thanks TLee, that is a much newer version. The one I bid on is the much older SMLE III* short. I figgured it was probably worth $250-$300 but it looked in such good condition, I figgured what the heck.
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<br>Phil

I have a chance to buy an Indian made FAL for $400. What makes it a bargain is that it is already inside NY state with the banned features. I'm buying from the local gun shop who said it was traded in by a local cop so I'm pretty sure all is kosher and legal with grandfathering in pre-ban features. I'm not 100% certain that it isn't a parts gun. Not all #s match but that doesn't mean much to me. The receiver stamped 1974. The import stamp is Century arms on the barrel. It has the synthetic pistol grip furniture.
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<br>Any opinions or info? Anybody know anything about the Indian model - like is it inch or metric for starters? Etc? Etc?

Hi Mssgn,
<br> I am not an expert on FAL's, you could probably get better info from someone at falfiles.
<br> It seems to me if it has a c.a.i. import stamp on the barrel it has been imported a lot later than 1974 and is most likely a parts gun, perhaps assembled by century.
<br> What other markings are on the receiver?
<br> This is not intended to flame or offend any L.E.O.'s, but just because a cop owned it doesn't make it legal.
<br> Regards,
<br> Bill
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