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Guest Fred Karno's Army
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Picked this up in the week,a field find from the Somme,I have decided not to further clean it but just leave it in 'as is' found condition,and just treat with preserver.A nice addition to the display,the breach is empty and the magazine is clear,wonder if he was ready to reload ???....makes you think........:(.

 

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Are these legal to own, as I thought bolts needed a license, I know it's rusted to hell but the law is odd!

Guest Fred Karno's Army
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In this condition yes,parts moveable that's a different matter altogether.

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Ooooo I want one, how much would this cost to get one may I ask?

Guest Fred Karno's Army
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I paid £70 which I personally don't think is extortionate,judging by some I have seen for sale,but it's the completeness (apart from disc and butt plate) that I favoured along with the open bolt and remaining traces of woodwork.That sold me on this particular one. 

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Mhm, what did you out on it to stabilise it? And did the seller tell you whereabouts the digger got it from?

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Hi @Fred Karno's Army,

What a thought provoking relic especially at this time :)

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