Does that mean it is British issue ?
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Does that mean it is British issue ?
That means a Factory Thorough Repair at Enfield in 1962. If made there it would be marked with the intertwined ED of Enfield.Quote:
Originally Posted by jeep
Enfield in Canada, right?Quote:
Originally Posted by browningautorifle
Or let me ask the question a different way: Where in Canada was the Inglis Hi-Power factory?
Thanks. :)
TorontoQuote:
Originally Posted by Mister Coffee
Toronto Inglis Factory | World War II Database
It could have been through a FTR when it was posted to CFE and went through a big workshop. These ended up everywhere as told in a story of repair and handling by Peter Laidler. They could be found in the hands of any of the commonwealth forces. Easy to see it going through an FTR in the UK at some point.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mister Coffee
The Brirish bought about 40K John Inglis High powers for the SAS and Airbourne in WW2 and used them and FTR them into the late 1960's. They were replaced by FN-made High Powers until the Glock G17 replaced them in service.
British issue. As already stated: FTR in 1962 at Enfield. It should sport the phosphate with baked Suncorite paint finish. Original Canadian No.2 pistols are phosphate, (Parkerized), finish.
Yes Brian it is Suncorite finished Ser. 2T6916 stamped on barrel ,slide and frame with 2 JL marked Magazines. MK I star DE overlapping, F.T.R. 62Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian Dick
I have an identical pistol, sn. 2T4972, also out of British service, matching serials throughout and marked with the "DE" FTR 63. This one is also engraved with the mysterious "AF" on the right side of the slide and frame. Some say it means "At Fault" although I'm not sure if that's true. The pistol has been marked by an Armourer with yellow paint on the left front of the slide and a splotch on the trigger pin which means it's potentially loose. Is that why it's also marked "AF"? Inquiring minds would love to know including mine! I bought it from Navy Arms Co. back in the early 1990's because it's FTR the same year I was born!
Mine does not have the AF stamps and it looks like the trigger pin has been replaced and pressed in at Enfield. Above the left grip is a tiny import mark last two letters NJ,New Jersey? My mother was English and I have a soft spot for British arms and Aussie Enfields from Lithgow. The English Hi-powers are scarce for sure. I think I may have bought an Old style Extractor for another Inglis Hi-power years ago from you. Also like the Old Colt New Service 455 eley,have a 1914 English private Officer purchase in hi-polish blue. WW1 I think.
Yours is a Navy Arms import also. Released directly from the disposals unit in Donnington to importer Val Forgett in the early 90's. I was able to examine a batch he and his crew brought down to the NCACA show in Charlotte, NC along with a wide variety of surplus British weapons. Everything from flare pistols and S&W Model 1940 short rifles to L39's, L42's and trusty No.4's of every description. I bought a lot of rifles and pistols from that load over time. Everything was in beautiful condition. Happy times.