Quote Originally Posted by Peter Laidlericon View Post
I have handled a few No5 rifles and there's something about this one that just doesn't look/feel like a genuine No5 body (receiver to you wild colonials.....). Sorry about that C&R. Take the fore-end off and the space at the rear of the trigger will be machined away on a real No5 body.

I'd be interested to hear what you have there........................
Perhaps these photos will provide the info you need:




Relief cuts on Barrel shank:


Please let me know if you need any additional photos.