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i have recently purchased a no4mk2 and this is what Ive found about it.
is this correct?
50,000 no4mk2 manufactured for Irish republic but never delivered.
kept in storage in england as war reserve until released as surplus in the 1990's.
this includes about 21,000 rifles with uf55a serial prefixes.
mine is serial # uf55a 100**
any help would be greatly appreciated!
thanks again.BILL
BTW is this a desirable piece?
its in pristine condition.
i am in love with this one
Here's some feedback about these "Irish Contract Rifles" that I've archived from various boards over the years.
Hope this helps.... :)Quote:
Posted By: kraut/Michigan
Date: Wednesday, 3 April 2002, at 4:46 p.m.
The No4 Mk2 rifles commonly referred to as Irish contract rifles were made at Royal Ordnance Factory Fazakerley, near Liverpool, England. They were never delivered to Ireland due to political problems and remained in war reserve in England until being released on the milsurp market in the 90s. The serial number range for these Irish contract rifles is PF 309348 - PF 359347. Simply put, there is nothing 'Irish' about these rifles. They were made for Ireland but never got there.
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Posted By: JB White NE / Illinois
Date: Wed 7 Feb 2007 9:41 pm
If it's a blonde, beechwood stocked, No4 Mk2 and dated 1955 (UF 55 + serial number) it's from the British war reserve which was released as surplus in the early 90's. Mistakenly called "Irish Contract" since the IC was actually part of a much earlier run with a PF prefix. (Very, very few ever found their way to Ireland BTW)
They are common enough, but the debate still continues as to whether or not they should be fired. The majority of us have used ours since we feel a rifle is to be used. Fantastic shooters they are too!
Regards,
Badger
thanks badger! yes i have fired mine . my thinking is if i wont shoot it i might as well collect baseball cards.