No.1 Mk.VI

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Just acquired a No.1 Mk.VI

I am still in shock from my great good fortune......
I had never thought I would see one in the flesh, much less have the privilege of being a temporary custodian to such a piece of history.

Need info, opinions and thoughts.

Here is a basic rundown of her bits and bobs.
The rifle has been converted to No.4 standards. It appears the only part on her that is from a No.1 Mk.VI is the receiver. The receiver is marked on the left side with:

G "crown" R
Enfield
1930
No.1 Mk.VI
original serial number removed
4xxA

Unfortunately, ENGLAND, is stamped over the crown / Enfield markings. The original serial number has also been ground off rather than XXXX out, with the new serial number stamped below. Any thoughts on why? Of the photos I have seen, all seem to have the XXXX stamped over the original number. The butt stock, forearm and front handguard appear to be beech, the forearm has the low cut to clear the cutoff (none fitted). Rear handguard is of the grooved variety and looks like it is walnut, but is a good colour match to the rest of the furniture. Front handguard cap is stamped M.B.I. The front sight protector (milled) is Longbranch, as is the bolt head and magazine (mismatched serial number). The front sight and front band (milled) are Savage. Middle band is unmarked and is of the stamped and welded variate. Trigger guard is BSA Shirley. Not sure who made the bolt (also mismatched), but it has the lightened (small hole) knob, and the cocking knob appears to be a latter Faz item. The rear sight is from a BSA No.5
The barrel is serial numbered to the gun, is 1941 dated and appears to be made by Enfield or at least proofed by Enfield. The entire rear sling swivel is missing, and the buttplate is the zinc variety.

So, I gather it is/was a No.1 Mk.VI that was rebuilt to No.4 specks, probably after Dunkirk. Anyone know about how many of these are still surviving in any configuration? Also, what should I do with her? Leaver her as is (I will have to change that rear sight out for a rifle sight its bugging me). Or try to do the impossible and track down the parts to restore her? Or just change out a few parts. I do have a hinged front band and a button cocking piece (Longbranch) would it be inappropriate to put those on her?

Lastly, does anyone have a clue what a ball pack price would be on something like this?

Thanks,
Jason

P.S. I am computer illiterate, but will try in the next few days to see if I can post some pictures.

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