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Variation
Posted: Mon May 04, 2020 8:15 pm
by Lampuki
Hi there folks
I’m just about to ping in my renewal and am wanting to stick in a variation or two. Now I already have a .303 (Longbranch) However I would like to start a bit of a collection and next in the list is a SMLE.
I am a target club member, do I just ask for another for the range? Is that “good reason” ?
Cheers
Re: Variation
Posted: Mon May 04, 2020 8:18 pm
by GeeRam
Yep.
Just apply for another .303 slot..... (or two .303 slots, as don't forget there's the No.5 to add as well if you are going down the Lee-Enfield collecting route
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Re: Variation
Posted: Mon May 04, 2020 8:44 pm
by Alpha1
Just put that you want them for target shooting.
Re: Variation
Posted: Mon May 04, 2020 9:08 pm
by Rockhopper
You might find they won’t process variations just at the moment even if they go in with your renewal.
Re: Variation
Posted: Mon May 04, 2020 9:42 pm
by Mauserbill
Hello
If you are into target work and .303 then I would definitely try to seek out a P14 they are without doubt the best of the bunch.
Re: Variation
Posted: Mon May 04, 2020 9:45 pm
by Lampuki
Thanks for the comments. I think I will be greedy and have a go for two more .303s?? I would like a nice Lee Long Enfield, I'm not sure I'm man enough for a no5!
Hopefully variation will be processed, I'm in Suffolk, anyone had any recent experience here?
Re: Variation
Posted: Tue May 05, 2020 7:22 am
by GeeRam
Lampuki wrote:I think I will be greedy and have a go for two more .303s?? I would like a nice Lee Long Enfield, I'm not sure I'm man enough for a no5!
No.5's aren't that bad.
The 30-06 K98kF1 I used to own was a much more angry beast to shoot than my No.5.
But, Long Lee is nice choice.
Re: Variation
Posted: Tue May 05, 2020 8:34 am
by Mattnall
Alpha1 wrote:Just put that you want them for target shooting.
It might be worth telling the FEO that you are wanting to start a collection as well. It is a legitimate reason and when asked why you want so many .303 rifles you'll have your answer to hand. Having membership or subscriptions to Lee Enfield, WWII or military collectors' clubs or magazines etc. would help.
Re: Variation
Posted: Tue May 05, 2020 9:27 am
by ovenpaa
Some FEO's and licensing departments are against collecting as they say the firearms act makes no provision for it. Probably better to suggest different variants for different distances or disciplines or types of ammunition, plus you have an interest in the historical values of such rifles. A collection of reference books and a genuine knowledge or interest goes a long way as well.
Re: Variation
Posted: Tue May 05, 2020 9:44 am
by spikedueller
And for something completely different don't forget the Winchester 1895 in .303" Holts have a tatty one in their sealed bid auction to be fair they are on the rarer side
The holy grail of these is one in 7.62x54R for the Russian government contact in WW1.
I'm reading Kassab & Dunbar's Winchester 1895 at the moment and am very envious.
https://auctions.holtsauctioneers.com/a ... &saletype=