Hi All

Had an open slot on my firearms certificate, and although my focus is WW1 platforms, couldn't resist this when it came up on auction recently. The metalwork is 1943 dated with a Mk1 scope and all the expected H&H markings, so assuming late 1943. However, it does have an FTR stamp just visible under the wrist number (and previous number stamped out) and has had a new barrel fitted in 1951 - still with a very good bore. Interested to find out from Roger and the other No4 (T) gurus what their thoughts are on the woodwork though. The scope number is correctly stamped in the usual place front top of the butt (and correct rifle number is on the scope mount). However, there is no S51 H&H code on the underside. Am I correct that would only have been a wartime code and would not have been added during an FTR replacement of the wood? Also, the fore-end number (matching correctly) is around the camber, and not vertical as was the standard practice with No4(T)s Would those two anomalies be expected with a 1950's FTR? Or am I looking at a later (but honest) replacement of the woodwork? With the scope number correctly stamped, I'm hoping that it is the former. It also has the angled sling swivel expected on later No4(T)s - I assume that would have been part of an FTR?
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