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Hello all, I’m rather new to Lee Enfields so please bear with me. I was recently offered a nice Ishapore 2a1 for a fair fee. All numbers match and overall condition is quite nice however there is a wide yellow band painted all around the action body and magazine. My question is what does this signify? Any help would be appreciated
A RED or RED on White Band meant DP (Drill Purpose only - not to be fired).
A YELLOW band meant relegated to second line, safe to fire but not to accuracy specifications (worn)
A GREEN band meant 1st rate, accurate and safe.
A 'Traffic light' system.
I've been reminded that this was the Australian method of identification (not the Indian)Quote:
Originally Posted by Alan de Enfield
So ignore the information.
A warning signal in my opinion. I could be wrong, but in that position it leaves little doubt.
I found the pic of this bayonet with the yellow band. It's clearly marked as D.P.
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