Dispersal 1940 just arrived!

[ziomanno]

Thanks fellows; jmoore, a close up pic of your bolt handle could be interesting. Try to see if the flat side profile (better if seen from above) is uniform or "angled" from the ball to the root.
If you're interested, here is the link of Euroarms, the Italian Company that bought the entire Navy's rifles surplus:

Euroarms - Enfield Rifles FROM ITALIAN NAVY

On the left column you'll find the text in English. I think they sell also abroad, but the prices (at least for your lucky standard) aren't popular.

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[jmoore]

Thanks fellows; jmoore, a close up pic of your bolt handle could be interesting. Try to see if the flat side profile (better if seen from above) is uniform or "angled" from the ball to the root.

It has been cut away a bit on the rear face. I'm going to guess that the bolt was not on the rifle as manufactured in 1941, even though the other parts seem to be original to the rifle. As you surmise, it's not quite flat in that area.

I'm really puzzled WHY it was done in such a manner, but it may end up to be a more interesting story than it first appears. Wouldn't be the first time, although I usually have to sell the rifle to get the "rest of the story".