The BNP markings on the under side of the muzzle are just standard modern civvy proof marks showing it has been nitro proved in Birmingham (UK not Alabama).
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The BNP markings on the under side of the muzzle are just standard modern civvy proof marks showing it has been nitro proved in Birmingham (UK not Alabama).
Yes, the import mark was under the stock on the receiver. The gray was sanded off to bare metal where the import mark was applied. The gray is not applied over the mark so I assume it was done upon import of the rifle.
Looks as if the entire rifle was disassembled and coated, except for the scope pads since they are staked. I don't see any sanding or scuff marks under the gray and the gray was evenly applied. There is no sign of the black coating on the barrel or receiver.
What are the U.S. importer's marks? Can you tell who imported it?
Imported by Federal Ordnance El Monte CA
Interesting. I've never seen their mark on a No.4T.
I did a search on the Web to see if I could reach out to them to determine the source of the rifle but they are no longer in business. So it looks like the trail ends here.
Sorry to reignite an old thread. My rifle no U31621 (1945) also carries the twin D6 stamp.