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Nobsdave, Thanks for taking the time to post the additional. I have updated my database accordingly.
Chuck, Im not sure about the rings which may be commercial but the base looks like all the other GI bases (e.g. beveled rear, square corners and "REDFIELD" in block letters on the rear rear quarter). What was bothering me was the finish, particularly the brown mottled color on the left side. That and the new stock was suggesting to me the possibility of a gun that had been in a fire but now we have the story.
Regards,
Jim
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Chuck, all the work (or damage) to the rifle by the deactivation process is not visible with the bolt closed and stock on. I cant furnish you with photo's of this rifle but I can of another to show you what is done - whether the rifle is deactivated or a shooter its value is similar in the UK. Some of the rifles and the bases had lost their parkerizing in places and had gained a light patina in those areas (showing as brownish in the photo's). If it is of interest to Jim I'll dig out the serial numbers of the rifles for your records.
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Nobsdave, when you have the time i would be glad to receive any additional information you might have on the A4'a. At the moment I have varying amounts of data on about 900~ A4's.
A lot have been added one or two at a time from collectors and enthusiasts such as yourself.
Thanks!
Regards,
Jim
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Jim. I'll dig the serial numbers out for you , together with the numbers of the rifles in my modest collection. It will give me something to do while i'm watching the Queens Diamond Jubilee on the T.V. Dave
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It would appear the ID of this piece has been put to rest. Thanks to all and especially to Nobsdave.
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I would be very interested to know those other serials as well, Nobsdave.
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jim. just to let you know i've sent you a private message with the info as promised.
Kind regards. Dave
