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Very nice!
I assume it is in .303 (they also came in 8x50R - for India - and .375” x 2 1/2”)
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Very nice!
I assume it is in .303 (they also came in 8x50R - for India - and .375” x 2 1/2”) Yes, 303. Its marked on the left side of barrel in front of receiver: 303 2.22 18.5 tons. Also a number of proof marks
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The one I had was in 8x50R. For India makes a lot of sense. Still regret passing it on.
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Beautiful rifle. The rib is very classy. Let us know how it shoots!
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Always worth bringing up a thread about Lee-Speed's. However I have another motive.
I am very much in the search to acquire a box of collector's ammo to go with my Speed. I am looking for a Red & Yellow box of Kynoch 303 British cartridges. If there is a chance you could assist please let me know. Thanks.
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![[Linked Image from thumbs2.imgbox.com]](https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/07/97/r7poobui_t.jpeg) Like this one? I will send you a PM.
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![[Linked Image from thumbs2.imgbox.com]](https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/cc/fd/QhGZV6Pt_t.jpeg) Here’s an earlier box, the date code 16 L E on the back is for 16th May 1956. It is not marked as “Non-Rusting” or “Non-Corrosive” although Kynoch ammunition in other calibres pre-dating this often is. The rounds would have been packed nose to tail separated by a thin paper wrapper.
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Thanks, Mike,
31 O S is the code for 31st August 1944.
Evidently Kynoch were still able to fit in some civilian production, no doubt to meet the need to maintain animal control in the Colonies and to harvest venison in Scotland (although the Army was no doubt doing a fair bit with .303” Mark 7 Ball in the Battle Training Areas).
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