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No.4 Trials rifles - latest date?
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The Model C trials I had was hand dated 1935 (the "5" that is). Have never heard of anything later and as there were only 56(?) of them made, it seems very unlikely the production would have carried into 1936.
There are other examples around, as it would seem that they were not included in the No4(T) conversion program where most of the earlier trials rifles ended up. Presumably a matter of standardization due to the different backsights?
Another Model C, if you know the owner?
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Yes I think I do know him - Mark H.
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The rifle is dated 1931 and is serial number A0496. I had it on the range yesterday.
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The rifle is dated 1931 and is serial number A0496. I had it on the range yesterday.
Mine is serial number A0337, but the '1' in 1931 has been over-stamped with a '3' making it 1933
It still has the original 1930 dated barrel fitted, and was converted to 'T' at Enfield
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The rifle is dated 1931 and is serial number A0496. I had it on the range yesterday.
Interesting date for a Model C trials. I see yours also has the cross-screw rather than pin through the forend strap, as did mine.
Originally there was a plain sling loop by the front guard screw; or perhaps you put the removable one on?
I take it you have the "light alloy" butt-plate as well?
The wooden plugs inset from either side were quite common in Canada
; not sure where that originated, but apparently intended to prevent the action shifting laterally in the forend.
Is the milled out recess for the backsight plunger "in the white"; mine was.
Old photos of mine scanned from 35mm prints.
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