I picked up an all matching 1943 Maltby 303, it has no "England", 2.222 or 18 Tons stamping marks anywhere on it.:madsmile:
After taking the wood off, I found matching number on the barrel that is the same as the rest of the rifle. :thup:
It has a "0" bolthead, I was happy to find a shiny 2 groove after I cleaned all the cosmoline out. :cool:
I fired 150 grain handloads, 180 factory and some 225 grain gc cast out of it, the only difference is a bit of vertical stringing between shooting the light jacketed versus the heaviest cast.:wave:
Everything shot out of it can be used out hunting with a small sight hold difference, moose are big enough to not have to worry about it.:D
After about 60 rounds down the tube, took it home and gave it a good bath with hot water and soap pads, no sanding was done.!!:nono:
I have applied 4 coats of BLO so far, I am going to add until it stops soaking in. :dancingbanana: