Quote Originally Posted by louthepou View Post
Hmm, Peter, would this possibly mean that a rear-sightless MkV would be a correct restoration?
Sightless would not be correct for an as issued rifle. I believe Peter's refering to any rifles which were still at the factory. Rifles leaving the factory for issue would have been complete. I immagine that any useable parts that were on hand by the time war broke out were utilised in MkIII* production where possible.
Apparently the rifles rebuilt by EFD were all just bare recievers when Jim and Geoff aquired them. I'm sure Jim will jump in and correct if I'm off track.
Do any forum users know if the MkV saw any use at all during WWII, whether by the home guard or other rear line units?