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How likely a wood stock would go from dry to wet.

Generally speaking. since there looks to be no clear answer, we should consider open grain verse closed grain. Or the ability to change volume...

Looking around the internet and based on my opinion I have this to offer up:

I believe that machining capability would be one of the first on the list for selecting a wood.

This is a list of...

Here he is. Split brow tine is hard to see in picture.

The 1914 conversion is very telling. I believe as time went on with conversions the Indian's became more rigorous at removing the previous...

I just purchased a .410 / musket (1931). This one is a 1904 Sparkbrook SHTLE I** IP unconverted to standard .410.

The Factoid, which I have not seen on my other musket conversion, is the Indian...

Not sure? Configuration should have mounting screws taps right?
No traditional mounting screws holes etc.
If they were clamp on then you are right about HT not just H.That is why I asked about the...

Too late for me but let me be a life lesson for others.

Just looked the 1917 H barrel snipers in Skennerton. It has the serial number right but no mounts on mine. Must be the receivers could be...

I have 2 1927s. The one you are referring to has been DP'd. I do not shoot it but it is a nice matching rifle. Mainly buy ones I can shoot but it is / was a rarer year. May be a challenge but trying...

DATE RCVR/BARREL# BARREL DATE

1923 B6572/B6572 4-56
1927 B17369/BLANK 8-47
1941 D3610/BLANK '45
1927 B16587/B16587 12-27
1917 65727/65727 ...

Look to be "Enfield" inspector stamp markings.

EnFielD = EFD

What is under the EFD is from a particular stamp / inspector usually numeric, alpha or alpha/numeric.

I would not be concerned...

The star (*) at or on other parts of the barrel (Beside the knoxform) is where the slight rust is within the barrel. The more stars (*) in one spot I believe indicates the more severe the damage.
...

The best guess from the reference(s) I have (Which are guess without documentation):

P = replacement barrel (However I have not seen one with a circle)

* = Slight rust in barrel.

I would be...

Seen this mark on Ishapores from India.

Out of my Long Branches (Ranging from 1941 - 1950) the ones that overall shoot best and are well fit were / are the 1949 and 1950's. I like the early blued 1950 for great looks.

I agree with...

I collect Enfield and favor Lithgow. The 2 general thoughts are "collection grade" and "shooters". (Sometimes you can get both)
I am more the shooter than collector type. But I am on my way to...

I have a similar one. I have come up with the two best theories, at least for me. One is during the British mandate period of the 1920s it was captured and proofed. Or after the initial 1930's...

Took the rifle apart anyways. Barrel is C.Mk4 dated 1949.

Thanks for the information.

Received a new 1949 Long Branch.

Could only get 3 pictures to attach (too large they say).
The question I have is the rear sight is CMk3 which would be earlier?
And the barrel is a 6 groove...

Looks like a #3 bolt head. Could be worth what something based on another post.

Added:
14L1663 South African 1942
18L2025 New Zealand 1942
56L8937 1*/3 1943
91L8311 1950
93L1423 1950

Just does not seem right. Should have taken it a little higher in the food chain?

Similiarly I was looking at an Enfield in my local shop and noticed the sear spring was too weak in it (would fire...

Thanks Cantom for the input on the "Greek" numbering for magazines. Picked up another "Greek", but it may not narrow the blued verses parked. Magazine is Canadian and numbered the same minus the "L"....

I have about 6. I love them. They are a solid military rifle and not much more.

As for the Proof's etc. They are all pretty standard from what I can see. As a Sporter / Parts gun $75 to maybe 100...

1908 BSA Co J6627
1919 Lithgow A52225 Heat Lot Y5948
1920 Lithgow A68438 Heat Lot A92
1941 Lithgow B82197 Heat Lot K2986
1964 RFI No 1 Mk 3* N15883

Lithgow Bolt marked 63373

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Just got my Enfields back from the machine shop. These are Ishapore that were cut down. Thought I would make a pair of carbines to use .32 ACP and 7.62 inserts or subsonic / light load...