Hi Gents,

Just a very small update to this older thread.

I'm very pleased to say that I have now found some correct 8x50R ammo (circa 1935). Not sure when I will be getting to the range, but now pleased I can at least see how this old girl shoots.

As mentioned this rifle came 'without' the original 8mm magazine, however just for interest I tried one of my standard .303 examples and I was pleasantly surprised that four ( 4 ) round fitted and cycled through the action with no issue. Needless to say I will try this out on the range and report back - both on how the rifle performs and also on if the .303 magazine actually functions with the 8mm ammo.

A photograph attached for interest.

Cheerio,

Roy