What can you tell me about this No4 Mk1/2

[Peter Laidler]

Sadly, you've got a Fazakerley made rifle serial number CB24081-A. The A indicates that it has been hand fitted during assembly because ...... anyway! Made in April 1943. It's been FTR'd in July 1952 to Mk1/2 spec and the same serial number has been engraved alongside the FTR marking. The circle mark is the letters CP and it's a UK proof mark but I'm not sure about commercial proof marks

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[Dragonslayer]

Sadly, you've got a Fazakerley made rifle serial number CB24081-A. The A indicates that it has been hand fitted during assembly because ...... anyway! Made in April 1943. It's been FTR'd in July 1952 to Mk1/2 spec and the same serial number has been engraved alongside the FTR marking. The circle mark is the letters CP and it's a UK proof mark but I'm not sure about commercial proof marks

You begin by saying Sadly, is a Fazakerley made rifle a bad thing and why?

Also, ....Hand fitted during assemble because....anyway! is there something you didn't say?
What does FTR'd stand for?

I do not have any illusions that I might have some long lost collectible treasure and was mainly interested in restoring it as a working hunting rifle. Please pardon me if my questions are remedial to the more informed on the subject. I am just curious to know more about it or what I need to know for it's restoration.

Thanks for your information.

Bob