Looking for some help.

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Originally Posted by spinecracker

It is "gnat's nadgers" in my neck of the woods :)

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I translated it into Texican from Mr. Laidler’s “gnats knacker” :D

Bunner, Bolt, Body, and Mag. have the Ser. stamped for checking. Other parts will be maker marked. Post pics if you can get them and these good folks will help you out in no time.

Ditto really if get the onfo we will tell Who made it, when, where and colour knickers they had on at the time (if it was a monday, by friday sometimes they had to go without due to rationing)

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Originally Posted by Bunner

Apparently the bolt and reciever numbers match. It is Ishapore made as well. I dont have pictures yet.... sorry for the lack of info. im thinking $ 300 is a little high

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Matching numbers is always a good thing. Ishapore didn't make any No.4 rifles but they rebuilt quite a few. $300 does sound a little high.

Switched up my purchase... so here are some photos

I still paid 300 though. TIA!

Nice Indian rebuild, complete w/ fore end repair. It appears the nosecap was numbered to the rifle during rebuild, but that's normal. I like the sculpted old style, just looks nicer than the Indian straight legged foresight protecting ears. Now, check, clean, and off to the range w/it!

Any markings left on the butt socket under the bolt handle? Usually aren't any, but sometimes there are.

nope nothing. i opened it up and its covered in brown "paint" I'm sure its that preservative stuff or cosmoline

there is another symbol on the other side of the stock which is a s↑a.

Can any one tell me what some of the other symbols mean? or point me to a site where i can look them up... my searches have been unsuccessful.

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Originally Posted by Bunner

there is another symbol on the other side of the stock which is a s↑a.

Can any one tell me what some of the other symbols mean? or point me to a site where i can look them up... my searches have been unsuccessful.

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Here's a site provided by Amatikulu with some good information to bookmark for the future.

Lee Enfield Rifle Markings (click here)

S↑A over I is the post independence Ishapore mark (India).

Hope this helps somewhat... :)

Regards.
Badger

if you notice to the left of the serial number there is a symbol. I found a site that says it is an "unsafe barrel, usually drill purpose for cadets" is that correct?

Genral Information Markings pg1

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Originally Posted by Bunner

if you notice to the left of the serial number there is a symbol. I found a site that says it is an "unsafe barrel, usually drill purpose for cadets" is that correct?

Genral Information Markings pg1

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I can't find that symbol in any of the pics you're showing. :confused:

Perhaps it's my very old eyes ... :lol:

Regards,
Badger