This ‘41 Maltby escaped FTR and is a textbook example of the early conversions that are entirely devoid of the later TR, T, S51 markings. Still has the waisted foresight protectors, CEW bands, Beech wood & SM41 rear sight.Attachment 112317
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This ‘41 Maltby escaped FTR and is a textbook example of the early conversions that are entirely devoid of the later TR, T, S51 markings. Still has the waisted foresight protectors, CEW bands, Beech wood & SM41 rear sight.Attachment 112317
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Good to see another maltby! Also like mine devoid of any of the normal T markings. Does yours have any inspection stamps or an E on the socket by the bolt entrance?
There’s a proof on the socket but hard to tell if it’s an E. No proof on front pad.
Is that an Enfield-made cocking piece? it looks too finely made for Maltby.Quote:
Originally Posted by husk
I had a Maltby, a stripped one, SN in the 11300 range.
The early Maltby production seems to have been pretty good from the number of rifles that ended up as "T"s. They look well made and finished too.
Interestingly my 41 Maltby T has its original bolt including a size '4' bolt head. Presumably factory fitted to enable an otherwise unserviceable product to be fielded. It is also daubed with green paint, presumably to camouflage it.
The cocking piece is a Singer and marked SM.Quote:
Originally Posted by Surpmil
I didn’t realise they even made a four bolt head, I always thought it went 0,1,2,3?Quote:
Originally Posted by Roger Payne
Generally yes, but 4's & even 5's are seen very occasionally. They were not standard issue so far as I know. I think I read somewhere that they may have been a factory expedient to allow rifles to be fielded that might otherwise have been rejected by the examiners. My rifle has been given an 'A' suffix suggesting it was noted to contain non standard components..........perhaps indicative of the over large bolt head? Incidentally, I'm pretty sure of the rifle's provenance & all of the bolt appears as per factory issue. The bolt head is clearly marked with the stylised 'M' typical of Maltby rifles & components.