QLD dealers specialising in Service Rifles

[Salinger]

Hi guys,

Long time reader, but just recently signed up to pick your brains.

I'm wanting to acquire a nice Lithgow-produced SMLE Mk III*.
To apply for my PTA, I already need a dealer in mind. However, I haven't found "the" rifle yet.
I've seen a bunch online at certain Brisbane dealers with ridiculously prices, and other country town dealers with a very limited range but better prices.

Is there a dealer in QLD I should be looking at? Any recommendations?
Main concerns are matching numbers and a reasonably good bore.

[Salinger]

Nothing, eh?

[MJW380]

Crickets

[bladeracer]

Hi guys,

Long time reader, but just recently signed up to pick your brains.

I'm wanting to acquire a nice Lithgow-produced SMLE Mk III*.
To apply for my PTA, I already need a dealer in mind. However, I haven't found "the" rifle yet.
I've seen a bunch online at certain Brisbane dealers with ridiculously prices, and other country town dealers with a very limited range but better prices.

Is there a dealer in QLD I should be looking at? Any recommendations?
Main concerns are matching numbers and a reasonably good bore.

I think if you don't want to pay the dealer prices then you need to get into the world of service rifles, then you can ask other owners if they know of anything for sale. Until then, dealer prices are it. I'm not interested in delving that deeply into the scene, I just enjoy owning and shooting milsurps. I'd rather pay more and have one I can enjoy now than spend two years hoping to find one for half the price. Prices are going up, even while you're waiting for a bargain.

My advice is buy what you can find for as much as you're willing to spend. It's unlikely you'll lose out by much when you on-sell it later.

[rc42]

This might be a case where you have to find the rifle before getting the PTA

It will slow things down later but the seller (dealer or private) should be happy to work with you.

[snag]

One of the best I know is Barry Cook mob. 0412847373. Top bloke, very knowledgeable and very reasonable.

[bigrich]

rebel gun works has lots of milsurps and parts, but not cheap . troll gun shops looking i guess . or buy online, but it can be a lucky dip. peoples idea of "good condition" varies a lot

one guy i know of is out on the highway to toowoomba at hattonvale, rob millis , RJ militaria . he has LOTS of enfeild stuff , and rifles . you can contact him on facebook , 0402 992 855 is the number off the web

[Salinger]

Thanks guys! Some good contacts here.

Rebel Gunworks was the dealer whose prices seemed to be super high.

I'll keep you updated on any progress for future people in my position.

[bladeracer]

Thanks guys! Some good contacts here.

Rebel Gunworks was the dealer whose prices seemed to be super high.

I'll keep you updated on any progress for future people in my position.

I think the highest prices I've seen are from Claremont in Perth.

[gunnnie]

Hi guys,

Long time reader, but just recently signed up to pick your brains.

I'm wanting to acquire a nice Lithgow-produced SMLE Mk III*.
To apply for my PTA, I already need a dealer in mind. However, I haven't found "the" rifle yet.
I've seen a bunch online at certain Brisbane dealers with ridiculously prices, and other country town dealers with a very limited range but better prices.

Is there a dealer in QLD I should be looking at? Any recommendations?
Main concerns are matching numbers and a reasonably good bore.

Pm inbound.

[Salinger]

Hi guys,

Long time reader, but just recently signed up to pick your brains.

I'm wanting to acquire a nice Lithgow-produced SMLE Mk III*.
To apply for my PTA, I already need a dealer in mind. However, I haven't found "the" rifle yet.
I've seen a bunch online at certain Brisbane dealers with ridiculously prices, and other country town dealers with a very limited range but better prices.

Is there a dealer in QLD I should be looking at? Any recommendations?
Main concerns are matching numbers and a reasonably good bore.

Pm inbound.

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