So I was wondering if anyone knows of any rhyme or reason to why or when a older enfield was selected for FTR.

For example, I have an enfield factory made 1918 No 1 Mk 3 that has the original barrel date and doesn't have markings for an FTR so I assume it was not. Has what looks like original finish etc from 1918.

I then have a LSA 1911 No 1 Mk 3 that was rebarreled in 1941 and was marked FTR and clearly had the black paint type finish applied at that time.

Anyone know when or why a specific rifle was chosen? Does it say anything about its use or lack therof?
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