Astor Harris turns down an order from an African, Mbusa, for 1,000 rifles knowing it would never be approved, but does suggest he approaches Hine again. Told that the rifles are for use against Mbusa's government, Hine also turns down the business - until teased by Harris, when he wagers a case of champagne on meeting the order. Walpole Gibb is well aware of Mbusa's attempts, and when Hine buys 1,000 old Lee-Enfields 'for drill purposes only' Gibb makes quite sure they are - with the firing pins ground down. Hine has the rifles refurbished, and new firing pins made, and is lucky to find one that shoots well at a demonstration for Mbusa. Exporting the drill-purpose rifles, and the firing pins as separate parts, Hine wins his bet with Harris, who grudgingly pays up.