Does anyone know the last time No.4s were sent to India or Pakistan? I ask because I am currently looking at a November 1948 dated Faz No.4 Mk.I Serial #PF 56,XXX that appears to have seen Indian service. Given that India gained its independence in 1947 I was trying to figure out when/how it got there. I had wondered if it had perhaps been captured from Pakistani forces, but Pakistan gained its independence in 1947 so the date comes into play again?

As for it having seen Indian service, the action body, bolt, and magazine are all matching original equipment. The forearm is serial numbered to the rifle, but it is Savage. The middle band is also Savage and it and the forearm have been cut for the M9A1 grenade launching sight. The forearm also has the "Ishy" screw (yeah, I now its not exclusive to India). The butt has both a heal and toe repair (pegged) and a SIA roundel. I also notice the front sight guard is Long Branch and it has a No.5 trigger guard.

So any ideas on when how it got to India? Also the rifle has no import or export marks, so when did it arrive in the USAicon? Any thoughts appreciated.
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