Gentlemen:
I have a 1918 dated mk.3* that appears to be all original, even has grease still in the forestock,has correct brass oiler, old sling with vertigris from the fittings, very tight draws. Plus it's all matching and has a decent bore. No rust, no pits. So what's not to like, you ask?
The metal finish on the entire gun except for the bolt, rear sight slide, and a couple small internal parts appears to have been grit-blasted, as in preparing for parkerizing. There is a brownish patina all over, like a 98 year old finish would be expected to look like. This was apparently done a very long time ago, as shown by the wearing away of the blasted surface where the bolt has been rubbing for all these years.
But as far as I can determine, SMLEs were blued, not parked back then.
There are no rebuild stamps, as near as I can tell. (Not that I'd recognize one if I saw it.)
If it helps, it is a V series Enfield as manufactured for SSA, and is so stamped on the rear receiver just behind the safety.
So- is it correct as-is (that is, once parked), rebuilt, bubba'd, or what?
Any thoughts, insights are appreciated.
Thanks much guys.
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