POF No4 Mk1 sniper ?

[Miller Tyme]

The Enfield examiner's mark on the top of the front pad is either not there or, if present, is hidden by paint. Unless it is there, we have to assume that this rifle was converted by Holland and Holland in 1942 or later, and that it is NOT one of the 1,403 converted by RSAF Enfield.

Thanks everyone for your input on my rifle, after reading everyone's replies several times I have a question to ask;

Would there be any benefit or knowledge gained by trying to remove the paint off the top of the front scope pad to see if there is indeed an Enfield examiner's mark there ?

I don't want to do anything that might alter the way the rifle was received by me unless it would be of some help to understanding these fine rifles.

[Lee Enfield]

In my not so humble opinion, it's not really worth removing an original finish to look for a marking which may have been worn away or never there.

The original Enfield inspectors marking is quite faint even when not worn or obscured.

Having said that, your rifle has been upgraded, repaired and rebuilt several times, it would not reduce its value to gently remove the finish...

In my experience, too many people are overly concerned with "correcting" markings and parts components, and in many cases have added "the correct" markings and ruined previously perfect and correct rifles.

[CINDERS]

This may be a really dumb question but have the rear flats been looked at to see if it has the E6 or similar stamped there as I think H&H inspectors stamped them there both sides thing it was a chap called "Harry" think PL mentioned that name so I may be wrong.

[MJ1]

I have one too that I have posted here and that was scrubbed and all the ID moved to the right side of the receiver ring. It has a nice MK II scope . I no longer have a photo account and have lost interest in it.

[Miller Tyme]

Thanks everyone, I am going to leave the finish on the front pad alone since there is little if anything to be gained.

[Gurn]

Miller, congrats and welcome to the club! I knew you would eventually find one. I dont know if you have seen mine but its also an early example but made at Maltby. https://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=52717

Gurn

[Miller Tyme]

Miller, congrats and welcome to the club! I knew you would eventually find one. I dont know if you have seen mine but its also an early example but made at Maltby. https://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=52717

Gurn

That is a great (t) you got there Gurn, and the paperwork that came with it is just killer sir.