The stamping of the letters looks all wrong and the wood is far too light and smooth for an Ishy. Not legit as far as I can see from this photo
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The stamping of the letters looks all wrong and the wood is far too light and smooth for an Ishy. Not legit as far as I can see from this photo
Just make sure it's not a Khyber Pass special if you're intending to shoot it!
The 7.62 rifles had the ejector screw placed about .25" ahead of those on the .303" rifle. Check the position of the screw against a .303" arm.
I would not want to pay money based on the value of an 'original' that turned out to be some ones made-up bitsa.
On balance I think it is the latter.
I may be missing a 'once in a life time' very rare rifle, but I am not throwing money at something that doesn't even look 'right'.
Simply my choice, you may differ, and you have every right to do so.
Is there not also a potential safety issue here, particularly if the body is to be submitted to regular use of modern 7.62mm ammunition of heavier than 144gr bullet weights?
This is my main concern.