Savage #4 MkI

[neilwest]

1. Just came in today. It has US PROPERTY on the receiver and the funny little S that looks like a 5 on all parts with the little bomb and flame stamped on all parts.

http://album.gunsnet.net/data/neilwest/88_p1016.jpg

[NC_Rebel]

Congrats, neilwest. Got it from SOG, right? Ask me how I know. ;)

Did you strip that M39? The stock looks bare.

[neilwest]

1. I didnt touch the stock on that M-39 That was how she came.

[neilwest]

1. The refinished product. I have to steelwool the shine off yet, then she will be done but Im watching Dexters lab with my kids right now.



http://album.gunsnet.net/data/neilwest/88_p1162.jpg

[NC_Rebel]

Wow that's some serious gloss there neilwest. I bet once you get it buffed down it'll take that shine off. Looks good so far, amigo. :D

[zouavexx]

Neilwest, the bomb with the flame is an "Ordinance" symbol. I always call it the "ord bomb" :)

In France is was the symbol of the "Grenadeers" a type of soldier.
The symbol, oddly enough is the symbol for the 9th NYVI
"Hawkins' Zouaves" (my favorite Civil War Regiment). The American 'Zouaves' were patterned after elite French Troops - the finest soldiers of the day - my how things change.

You can just about make out the bomb symbol on the belt buckle that John L. Hughes is wearing (circa 1922). Wounded in his knee while he charged the confederate works outside of South Mills, NC. John limped for the rest of his life but still fit into his original uniform 50 years later.
http://bally.fortunecity.com/coalbrook/243/0e7fa7a0.jpg

.......And while I am off topic, my Avatar is another symbol of the 9th, it is a brass script "NY" for the Cartridge Box. I have this original in my collection.

[neilwest]

Originally posted by NC_Rebel
Wow that's some serious gloss there neilwest. I bet once you get it buffed down it'll take that shine off. Looks good so far, amigo. :D

1. 0000 Steelwool brought that shine down to a beautiful satin luster. Will post pics this evening.:D

[Schuetzenman]

It's going to look too good for an Enfield Neil! ;)

[neilwest]

1. comming from you that is a compliment.:D

[neilwest]

1. Purchased a bayonet, scabbard, and magazines from Numrich. Looks great, another picture I need to post. Im working on them.

[zouavexx]

Neilwest,

Maybe Numrich will give us a tour, when you come visit this summer!

[neilwest]

1. save some Venison for me.:D

[Schuetzenman]

http://www.scott-duff.com/

Neil,
Well that didn't take long. Click the link and there is one just a bit down the page it's the carbine model.

[neilwest]

1. It was missing a rear sling swivel and magazine. Also purchased a bayonet for her. Really nice, I just wish I could find an original sling for it.


http://album.gunsnet.net/data/neilwest/88_p1542.jpg

[zouavexx]

Since they are now a advertiser here:

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/ Has Enfield slings, I have no Idea how they attach.

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/images/59402.JPG
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http://www.sportsmansguide.com/images/49684.JPG
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[neilwest]

1. You Da Man:D

[NC_Rebel]

Looking good neilwest! About those slings... The ones with the brass attachments are the WWII era slings. Believe it or not, but they will fit in the sling swivels. You just loop the sling through the swivel, then pinch the sides of the canvas together and push it into the "hooks." Sorry if those instructions don't make sense. It's tough to describe the procedure.

[neilwest]

1. Im going to order some today. I see what you are saying and can visualize how it works:D

[NC_Rebel]

http://album.gunsnet.net/data/nc_rebel/full_89_p1611.jpg

[neilwest]

1. gottcha!!!;)

[zouavexx]

I pictured that right away, NC. It was a good discription!!

I ordered a pair of the correct slings myself.

:)