I've noticed that the R is a larger size than the original MA and varies in position, indicating that it was stamped after the original MA/date, probably when upgraded to HT.
But as the rifles themselves are of varying dates and mostly with replacement butts, it is difficult to work out, most HT's being converted from H rifles.
How many if any retain their original or 1930's butts?
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