Just for fun - SMLE

I think someone paid a lot of money for a Khyber Pass Special. Can you spot some clues?

http://www.gunbroker.com/item/629323210

Lots of pics, but did I miss seeing any one of the 50 or so, showing a close up under the bolt handle? :madsmile:

Regards,
Doug

Wonkey front nosecap, the rear sight protector has odd machining, one single marking on the knoxform...it does claim it's a Ishapore though...

Additionally;

Instead of a series of holes, the receiver gas vent is two holes connected by a slot.
The inner band screw is located too far back.
The outer band is stamped EED-I've seen that before.
The buttplate is way too thick.
The stock and disc markings are silly.

It would be interesting to get a closer look at this one, but not for that kind of cash.

We've talked about these before, I'd still like to have a rack of this sort of examples. There's been some interesting rifles appear from Long Lees and Martinis to these. I'd like to get them cheap too though.