Lithgow of my dreams

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23 February 2015, 02:34

Bill/Oregon

Lithgow of my dreams

Saw a very nice 1941 Lithgow SMLE Mk. III at a a gun show today here in Oregon. Haven't seen such a lovely example in years. Didn't quite have the jack to buy it.

There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.
– John Green, author

23 February 2015, 12:41

HomerOz

G'Day Fella's,

Next time Bill!
Just keep saving man.

FYI, check out www.usedguns.com.au for a feel for prices on SMLE's etc down here.

Doh!
Homer

Lick the Lolly Pop of Mediocrity Just Once and You Will Suck For Life!

23 February 2015, 14:31

Bakes

Most of my rugby mates work at the small arms factory in Lithgow (wife comes from there). They have a very good museum at the front gates if your ever in the area Bill.

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23 February 2015, 17:59

sambarman338

How much did they want for it?

23 February 2015, 18:39

Bill/Oregon

Bakes, I noticed that Lithgow is still in business. I was surprised.
Sambarman, I am embarrassed to say I didn't quite have the $425 US they were asking. No fun being gun-poor.

There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.
– John Green, author

24 February 2015, 03:31

Bakes

yeah they make our current service rifle and LSW amongst other things.Last time I spoke to a mate there they were making Garand actions for a company in the US.

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24 February 2015, 03:33

Bill/Oregon

Bakes, wonder if they are making those actions for Springfield Armory. Had no idea. We shoot a lot of great Australian powders here, of course.

There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.
– John Green, author

24 February 2015, 12:52

Bakes

They may have been Bill. They tried to have a go at making a lever action shot gun but I believe the cast actions were bending, so they had to make them fatter and machine down to size. I don't think it worked out as a cost effective method.

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01 March 2015, 09:59

johnfox

You might be interested in this Bill.
http://www.lithgowarms.com/por...tem/la101-crossover/