Quote Originally Posted by smle addict View Post
Ditto. Nice, honest-use rifle. The nosecap looks like mine (and the numbering font matches the rest of the rifle). The band does look like a No4. I have had a few Mk 5's over the years, and for some reason, the upper reinforcing bands go missing. My current Mk 5 is all correct, and the upper band is rounded and has bevels where it meets the nosecap. Still a nice rifle and I second what Steve H says about not to worry. If it really bugs you, EFD rifles in the UKicon has high quality reproduction bands currently in stock. They have a US contact who can handle the order, if you place one. Otherwise, I say enjoy it as.
Oh I’m still very happy with it. I really like that it looks like it’s been in some kind of conflict somewhere (although I know the history of these rifles is unclear). Somehow, the bore looks brand new though. So I have a nice rifle that has some history and should also make a great shooter!