Gents, thanks for the heads re problems using a certain GS for the work. I'll look at printing off all the info and passing to a local gunsmith to see if he is happy taking on the project. I've seen a lot of his work on other types and in particular martini actions, so am happy with his quality of work.

Question if I may pls:

I have two No4's that I was considering as a basis for the 4(T) project. I've since been advised to not use either of them as both rifles are worth more in their original format.
The rifles in question are:
1 - a 1942 Maltby No4 Mk1, in very good condition with a bright, clear/clean 2-groove barrel. The rifle has a set of vernier micro sights in the place of the usual 300/600 battle flip peep. The rifle shoots very well with my reloads using 174gn Sierra BTHP factory seconds.

2 - a 1944 Savage Lend Lease No4 Mk1*, in excellent condition. Has markings for a New Zealandicon Mounted Rifles issued rifle which was sold out of service without ever having been issued (or sold I was told). It also has a 2-groove barrel which is near perfect condition. The rifle still has packing grease around the action!!! The rifle has a 300/600 flip battle peep sight.

How it was put to me was that the NZ issued rifle is unique in its own right and potentially worth a fair sum. The Maltby is also a better than average example of this classic model and with the micro sight a possible high end dollar rifle.

Now I do not profess to be an expert on these rifles by any stretch of the imagination. Hence my question here to the learned. Pls post your opinions and espouse your knowledge on the willing to learn.

thanks in advance.