Quote Originally Posted by Bindi2 View Post
Hi Guys.
How ever your NZicon rifles are is more than likely how they left NZ service that is their history. The KIWIS did not have buckets of new parts they would have acquired them as the Brits were going to a newer trainer. Enjoy them as they are they are unique and very collectable in their own right.
Thanks Bindi2,
i agree they are very collectable (that's why i purchased it in the first place).
How ever the more i investigate it and learn about it i'm starting to doubt certain aspects of mine are original to NZ service.
As much as i hate it.i also wont lie about what i have... it is what it is.

First issue is the barrel and the fact the serial number isn't matching... i'm willing to entertain the thought there is a possibility the swap was made in NZ service, at a later date (or in cadet used maybe) and they didn't change the serial number.
Although unusual, it is still possible.

Second issue concerns the bolt in general... there are several aspects that makes me really wonder.
The cocking piece is from a cutaway
The bolt head appears, to me, to have been modified to fit in conjunction with the Parker Hiscock magazine. I have one of those original bolt head on another rifle and this one looks different.
The inside of the receiver (were the bolt slides) have been sanded.

Lastly the case of the parker Hiscock magazine.
I think it might be from a MLE but i haven't look into that yet. More research needs to be done.
The cuts are also poorly made.

Like i said i hate to change anything original on a collectable but if i do find out the rifle was tempered with, post service (in other word, restored) that's a whole other thing.
It is still a collectable and i'm still ok with any of this considering how rare they are and the price i paid.