No4 serial Number

[Singer B]

Thanks everyone! There is an import mark from "IAC Billerica" on the left side of the receiver. An earlier post here on this forum indicated that a significant number of No4 Turkish rifles were imported and sold through Big 5. Since the gun came in a Big 5 box (with the wrong serial number and wrong Mk identification listed on it), then I think it is safe to assume it is one of that batch. None of the numbers match other than the barrel/receiver so this one is going to be a "shooter" and if I find a nicer one down the road, a trade-in. All of the cosmoline has been removed along with a lot of grime and she will be ready for linseed oiling by the end of the day. As it came apart, it was pretty obvious that this rifle had not been fired or cared for in any way for many many years. The bore turned out really nice. And yes, I think I will leave the piling attachment off so the muzzle band fits properly!

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[Alan de Enfield]

None of the numbers match other than the barrel/receiver so this one is going to be a "shooter" and if I find a nicer one down the road, a trade-in. !

If the bolt doesn't match then it came from another rifle.
Bolts are not interchangable so it would be advisable to check that the locking lugs fit properly against the locking lugs on the rifle body.

If they don't you could have problems, its not impossible to resolve it but it will take some work.
Just post again if you need guidance as how to mate (properly) a bolt to a rifle.

[Singer B]

If the bolt doesn't match then it came from another rifle.
Bolts are not interchangable so it would be advisable to check that the locking lugs fit properly against the locking lugs on the rifle body.

If they don't you could have problems, its not impossible to resolve it but it will take some work.
Just post again if you need guidance as how to mate (properly) a bolt to a rifle.

Thanks! I will be taking it to my gunsmith to have him check it. I'm looking forward to shooting it in a few weeks.

[Alan de Enfield]

Thanks! I will be taking it to my gunsmith to have him check it. I'm looking forward to shooting it in a few weeks.

Thats a good idea, but make sure he is an Enfield smith who knows the peculiarities of the Enfield construction and how to check that the four locking lugs correctly engage.