I stumbled across this old girl recently. I have never encountered one. IP 1** 1904 upgraded 1915. Is it unusual to find one in this configuration?
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I stumbled across this old girl recently. I have never encountered one. IP 1** 1904 upgraded 1915. Is it unusual to find one in this configuration?
Real nice looking old rifle. Good find:thup:
I have had two examples for almost twenty years, the first is a Enfield 1903 Mark 1** I.P. that was rebuilt R^F 1914 serial number 37988, also matching is the fore-end wood and rear sight (which has a working windage knob). A new barrel from India with a matching serial number. The volley sight dial plate has been milled flat.
The second example is a BSA 1904 Mark 1** that was rebuilt R^R 1917 serial number 35742 over A, has a matching nose cap and rear sight but the windage is fixed soild. Also a new barrel from India which matches the serial number.
Both bores are excellent, I left all the original markings on the butt stocks as they are part of the history
I want to show the Indian barrels and a few complete photosAttachment 98508Attachment 98507Attachment 98509
Just in Pic#1 in Post #4 RCS the bolt head looks like it has been quilted (Hit) with a hammer as there is a definite deformation of metal in the form of a ridge.!
Maybe their proof loads were really hot.....:confused:
Thanks for the input. Mine is mismatched but the metal and barrel seem to be in good shape. Did not pay much I think I am learning to trust my instincts.
I think I will clean her up and check the headspace.
These Indian Pattern rifles were upgraded to No 1 Mark 111 standards but always known as the Mark 1** I.P.
I have a Pattern 1903 bayonet for one of my rifles tooAttachment 98533Attachment 98534
Photo from France 1915