I have an Enfield No.4Mk1 that has a different finish on the metal than what I've seen on these. The receiver, buttsocket, front and rear bands and the front sight protector have a dark olive tone with what almost looks like a case hardened finish underneath. Was this normal for these? The bolt, magazine and the metal on the forend and handguard have a more blackened finish. The buttsocket is crudely stamped R O F and the serial # there matches the bolt handle L 27XXX A But it also has the Canadianicon C with arrow in it on the left forward receiver with a number B 3XX under it? I can find no date on it anywhere. Looks like the receiver markings were scrubbed just ahead of the No.4 Mk.1 marking. No import marking that I can find, unless it was in the scrubbed area. The barrel has what looks like an overstamped DR? with the number 44 after it under the rear upper handguard. Is this a Longbranch ?, R.O.F. ?, a 1944 arsenal overhaul or some old mixmaster? When did Mk 1production stop and Mk1* begin?
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