No4 Bolt Manufactuer ID

[green]

Examined a No4 bolt body appears unused , hole in bolt handle , bottom of handle stamped P in square, top of root of bolt handle stamped PV with lion rampant in rectangle, no other marks or evidence of removed marks. The PV is a Belgian proof. Did the Belgian makers produce No4 bolts?

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[30Three]

Maybe I'm missing something! But I can't see how the bolt could be proofed without it being fitted to a rifle! Are you sure about the Belgian proof marks?
I was not aware of any Belgian makers of the No4 rifle; seeing as Belgium was under German occupation when the No4 came out.

[Peter Laidler]

New bolts (and barrels) were proofed in a specially made slave action as opposed to a rifle body.

[Homer]

New bolts (and barrels) were proofed in a specially made slave action as opposed to a rifle body.

Really pleased to see you make this point Peter.

Thanks.

[green]

Canons Delcour a Belgian firm made made No 4 barrels c1960 and the Belgian arms trade was fully capable of making other parts. The No4 was in production as late as 1960.
The proof mark is as shown in "Standard Directory of Proof Marks".

[30Three]

Well you learn something everyday on this site! Interesting stuff.

[Surpmil]

Examined a No4 bolt body appears unused , hole in bolt handle , bottom of handle stamped P in square, top of root of bolt handle stamped PV with lion rampant in rectangle, no other marks or evidence of removed marks. The PV is a Belgian proof. Did the Belgian makers produce No4 bolts?

The hole is somewhat smaller than usual or with unrounded edges?

[green]

The hole is somewhat smaller than usual or with unrounded edges?

The hole is .300" id and unrounded vs rounded and .315" and .312" for a Savage and British bolt.

[Peter Laidler]

While the hole in the bolt was deemed unnecessary during wartime production and relaxed, some manufacturers used it as an original locator for other machining operations so continued to incorporate it in production. No change in mark/type. Just another slight variation

[Brian Dick]

I have some beautiful No.4 wood made of Turkish walnut. It all has the "P in a square" manufacturer's mark. I'm under the impression that it's Pakistani manufacture but I really don't know for sure. Any thoughts?