Wanted Original 75

[Arthur John Smithsplease]

Thanks Arthur

Its the version I'm looking for, and yes I will have it, if you email me your address I'll send you a cheque for cost and postage.

Robin

Thanks for the prompt reply Robin.

Due to the size of the gun I will have to use Parcel Force, which offers only 100 pounds insurance cover.

By completing this deal you are accepting that, in the unlikely event of loss of damage, it is at your own risk. I think this is fair as there is another forum member who is prepared to do a face to face deal.

I will pm you my name and address and send the gun when the cheque clears.

With thanks to the other two members who have offered to buy.

[hmangphilly]

Good luck with it Robin .

[zooma]

Hi Robin,

To preserve as much authenticity as possible I know you wanted one of the first type of black nylon butt plate spacers that was CNC machined from the solid and not the later moulded type that almost all Model 75 rifles have fitted.

I dug around in all of the bits and pieces I had to remove from the warehouse when I retired - all treasures that were too good to throw away (in my opinion) - and after shifting almost two tons of "treasure" I finally found what I was looking for - a solid CNC machined butt plate spacer from a very early Original Model 75 rifle - just like the one you are trying to replicate !

It comes with the metal dovetail still screwed to it and ready for you to fit to your restoration project.

Please email me with your address again and I will get it in the post to you this week!

I also have some other Model 75 parts so if you need anything else just let me know

[RobinC]

Thanks Bob,

It arrived yesterday, and its the last part I was waiting for to finish (start) the project, all the prep work was done, I've even found some original stickers, but, I was waiting to have all the components before the first cut, now I just need the bravery to start cutting, and I know ten minutes after I do the phone will go, with, "I've found your original Original!"

[harvey_s]

Best keep the offcut then...

[RobinC]

Best keep the offcut then...

And sods law it will be you who phones!