Recent content by Captain Lyerly

Indeed, colorized is not the same at all. At the same time, however, I noted how much the process really helped me connect with these photographs. Many of the older ones I had seen before in black and white; they had all seemed so distant, almost fictional. With color, they seemed to be much...

Right. The one I have is a good length for me; it seems to be marked FR - factory repair? But if I were to get a replacement, it would be an aftermarket job anyhow, so I don't need to look at the issue stocks. There were quite a few nicely done replacement sets from a few years ago, but I...

Yep, that was my plan. I have (with the help from earlier in the thread) located some on-line sources. There just happens to be a gun show this weekend, and I plan on going through it on Saturday - then, if I can't find anything good there, I will place an order on line. Still haven't found a...

:eusa_clap Well played, sir. Cap'n L

The fanciest Bed and Breakfast here in town was a funeral home when I was growing up. I wonder if they would be amused if you went to check in and mentioned the smell of formaldehyde. :D Cap'n L

It looks like I will be spending some time in there, but I have found at least a partial solution just using the search function. It led me back to some sites I had been through, and had just missed what I was looking for. Thanks again! Cap'n L

Roger that, and thanks! Cap'n L

Apologies if this is posted in the wrong place, or a duplicate - I searched, and could not find a (recent, at least) thread that covered this. I have a #4 MK2 (I believe) SMLE that has been "bubba'ed" into a sporter configuration - a real butcher's job was done on it. I rescued it from an...