Ian Skennerton. 7.62 mm L42A1 Sniper, L39A1, 2A and Lee-Enfield Conversions.Ian Skennerton. 7.62 mm L42A1 Sniper, L39A1, 2A and Lee-Enfield Conversions, Arms & Militaria mil·i·tar·i·a pl.n. Objects, such as weapons and uniforms, that are connected with warfare or military service and are usually collected for their historical interest. Press, PO Box 80, Labrador Qld 4215, pbk, 48 pp,. 2004, ISBN ISBN abbr. International Standard Book Number ISBN International Standard Book Number ISBN n abbr (= International Standard Book Number) → ISBN m 0-949749-48-6, $11.00. see www.skennerton.com. The subtitle of this informative treatise (No 18 in the Small Arms small arms, firearms designed primarily to be carried and fired by one person and, generally, held in the hands, as distinguished from heavy arms, or artillery. Early Small Arms The first small arms came into general use at the end of the 14th cent. Identification Series) is "Parts, Identification & Lists, Conversion Notes, Exploded Parts Drawings, Armourer's Instructions, Accessories and Fittings." This gives some idea of the treasure trove TREASURE TROVE. Found treasure. 2. This name is given to such money or coin, gold, silver, plate, or bullion, which having been hidden or concealed in the earth or other private place, so long that its owner is unknown, has been discovered by accident. of information within the covers for the enthusiast or historian pursuing the genealogical line of the Lee-Enfields. The main part of the text is concerned with L8 versions of the Rifle, 7.62 mm (L8A L8A Later 1 to L8A5), the Rifle, 7.62 mm L39A1 and Enfield Envoy, the Rifle, 7.62 mm L42A1, the 7.62 mm Sterling No 4 Conversion and the Rifle, 7.62 mm 2A. and 2A1 (Rifle Factory Ishapore). The information contained should keep collectors busy for some time sorting out exactly what kind of 7.62 mm Lee-Enfield they have. Even the keenest and most knowledgeable collector would benefit from reading the genealogy of 7.62 mm Enfields at the beginning of the book as well as the section on model identification. The bulk of the illustrations are' helpful aids in sorting out differences in models and component parts. In such a complicated story, good illustrations like these are essential. There are also helpful sections on magazines and accessories, markings (manufacturers, inspection and issue), serial numbers and disassembly dis·as·sem·ble v. dis·as·sem·bled, dis·as·sem·bling, dis·as·sem·bles v.tr. To take apart: disassemble a toaster. v.intr. 1. tips. In short, this is the textbook to finalise the Lee-Enfield story, and as such is an essential aide-memoire for the collector or curator. |
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