#68, day 1 (or 2) of initial Fazakerley production; an interesting piece of history that made it through partially unchanged.
Over paid or paid too much too soon but it caught my eye. Assembled mostly from left over Enfield parts it helps tell the tale of early war production.
The receiver appears to be originally Enfield that was not finished (no cut off slot) lacks a lot of proof’s usually seen in finished pieces, but does have an Enfield proof by the bolt groove. Sear is “F” marked, possible later replacement. Trigger guard is a much later BSA Shirely (M47) but trigger is Enfield (possibly kept because of the grooves??)
Barrel is ’41 dated, Enfield inspected and matching to receiver. Interesting inspector stamp in a square box. A similar stamp is seen on the middle band. Rear handguard ring is Enfield proofed.
Front band is hinged with inspector number stamp but no traditional Enfield inspector stamp. Front sight guard is unmarked, possible replacement?? Front sight blade is Fazakerley.
Forend, hand guards, butt are all Enfield, butt plate is Mazak, appears Enfield proofed?? Trap door made by W&T.A so I have no clue on it. I assume the proof most likely is just an inspector mark and they plate was installed later in the rifles service.
Now the bad. Mis-matched bolt off a Savage 91C range rifle, magazine mis-matched and rear sight is a later stamped example with broken battle sight. I have a SM41 Singer milled sight to install unless someone else has a better suggestion? I am also in the hunt for a better mis-matched bolt, if anyone has a spare Enfield example they are willing to trade…..
