What is it?

[Aragorn243]

The markings and decorations look Nepalese but the overall condition of the rifle looks great, a lot better than any Nepalese I've seen. I expect some of the better IMA imports could have looked like that but I haven't ever gotten one.

[ssgross]

I expect some of the better IMA imports could have looked like that but I haven't ever gotten one.

I saw a picture of a 2 band Nepalese rifle on IMA's website. It convinced me. The lock plate was an exact match to my picture above, albeit I didn't make a point of counting the bands on the rifle in my kitchen. I did get permission to fully disassemble, inspect, and conserve the rifle in question at a near date to be determined. What fun. My first thought would to chronicle the endeavor here, or perhaps even writing a more general article on the experience as well.

EDIT: Oh and the IMA listing said 5 groove barrel too.