More bang for the buck

Well, something like that, anyway.

I happened upon this rifle 3 weeks ago, and it was a bargain, complete with a shiny barrel, scope mount and powerful RWS variable scope. The funny thing about this one is, it is significantly younger that my Mk. 4 (this one is made in 1967, same as me, the Mk. 4 is war-time produced in ´43), but it actually is the older model, SMLE. Then again, it is chambered for the newer , non-rimmed .308 Win aka 7,62x51 NATO round.

And another toy... vewy bwitish.

Bought this rifle today, a Lee Enfield Nr 4 Mk1, manufactured in Canada in 1943. The paratroopers bayonet was a bonus. I like the SMLEs, the peephole rear sight is a lot easier on the eyes, and even though it´s not as tough as the ususal Mauser, it´s a nice rifle, and I liked all the LEs I fired before, even the "Jungle Carbine".

(This is not my rifle, but a photo I got from I-have-no-clue-where-on-the-net. I just got the bayonet, but not the sheath)

another toy

... albeit a more serious one:



Witness my trusty 1911 .45 ACP , frame made by Norinco, tuned up with Wilson replacement parts and lovely Pachmayr Signature grips, and amended with a change barrel in 9x19 mm aka 9mm Parabellum.

Needs a bit of trigger work but shoots ok, no trouble at all in the first couple-of hundred shots.

Keep your powder dry,
Yours truly