Quote Originally Posted by Alan de Enfield View Post
It would never have had a mismatched bolt in service - in all probability the importer or a later owner lost the original bolt and just 'fitted' another bolt, not being aware that Bolts are NOT plug and play and have to be properly fitted (fitted as in works needed to be done to FIT it correctly)
A mismatched bolt can be dangerous - particularly if the locking lugs on both sides do not engage properly.

I'd pay the extra $100 and get one that is 'as built' and has been properly worked on throughout its life.

The suffix A was introduced later (mainly used by RoF Fazakerley) and used to signify something had to be 'hand fitted' usually due to a manufacturing fault such as a hole drilled oversize so had to be tapped a larger size and hence the correct screw/bolt would not fit.
Thanks for the great info. I figured I'd be better off going with an all matching having the chance. One more question, what do you think the value on a '43 longbranch all matching would be? Assuming its in pretty good but not perfect condition. Sorry, the enfield world is completely new to me lol