can anybody tell me what this means

**threehundredthree** · 03-04-2015 11:36 PM

all matching numbers including the clip but confused about the dte.
I thought that 55 was the last year. Gun is in excellent shape.

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**Mikesm44** · 03-04-2015 11:43 PM

Originally Posted by threehundredthree

all matching numbers including the clip but confused about the dte.
I thought that 55 was the last year.

F is Fazakerley factory, FTR is Factory Thorough Repair, so it was "refurbished" or what have you in 1956 at Fazakerley, not uncommon.

**ActionYobbo** · 03-04-2015 11:55 PM

never seen a matching clip before.

**Bindi2** · 03-05-2015 12:01 AM

Enfields don't have clips.

**ActionYobbo** · 03-05-2015 12:08 AM

Originally Posted by Bindi2

Enfields don't have clips.

yes they do. I have 60 of them loaded with ammo in bandoleers but none of mine are matching

**threehundredthree** · 03-05-2015 12:27 AM

Originally Posted by Mr E

yes they do. I have 60 of them loaded with ammo in bandoleers but none of mine are matching

I just posted a pic of the clip with the same numbers as the stock

**Mikesm44** · 03-05-2015 12:36 AM

Originally Posted by threehundredthree

I just posted a pic of the clip with the same numbers as the stock

They are trying to get you to say "magazine" which is the correct term.

**Parashooter** · 03-05-2015 12:41 AM

You pictured a matching magazine. A "clip", or charger in proper English, is a little sheet-metal device used to load 5 cartridges into the magazine rapidly.

**Bindi2** · 03-05-2015 12:46 AM

Originally Posted by Mr E

yes they do. I have 60 of them loaded with ammo in bandoleers but none of mine are matching

They are chargers.

**threehundredthree** · 03-05-2015 12:51 AM

Gee Whiz?
anyway it does have matching numbers and it still is in great shape.
thanks for all the input.
I know if I ever go to sell it some one would ask what the FTR stood for.

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