Buyer requested to inspect the rifle more than discussed or requested and chose to back out of the deal while in person after traveling to meet.
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letmeoutpax
What the hell does inspect the rifle more than discussed mean? Who would not look over a rifle before buying? The fact is the bolt closed on an impromptu field gage and he never would have mentioned it.
Darkemp
I have disproven the above comment about the headspace using a Forster Products .303 British FIELD Headpace gauge which the bolt does not close on. Please see supporting documentation if needed.
letmeoutpax
You posted your evidence in a thread and there were plenty of additional considerations given by other members including the fact that your field gauge is smaller than the British spec. My impromptu field gauge is a new A-zoom snap cap (made by Lyman) with a layer of tape on the head. It measures .006" larger than the snap cap which cycles, whereas your field gauge is only .004" larger. My No. 4 Mk 1* will not close on the gauge that closed in your rifle.
Thread here: https://www.mdshooters.com/threads/1914-enfield-smle-no-1-mk-iii-rifle-learnings-this-week.275231/
Bottom line, it was not unreasonable to not buy the rifle based on what I saw.
Thread here: https://www.mdshooters.com/threads/1914-enfield-smle-no-1-mk-iii-rifle-learnings-this-week.275231/
Bottom line, it was not unreasonable to not buy the rifle based on what I saw.