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Having seen numerous No1 Mk5's, sorry to say but it looks like a complete refurb,
Butt looks like a savage no4, and there is no marking disk! Bolt head has
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markings, and the top hand guards should have rivets either side ot the centre band. Nose cap and bolt have also been renumbered at some point.
All that said, still a rare rifle so a nice find!
I agree with the above. The bolt head is clearly stamped "MA".
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I wonder if the fore-end is original or repro?
There doesnt seem to be any wood patching where the rear sight protector would have been on a MkIII fore-end?
Also look at the reinforcing cross screw / pin in the fore-end at the rear near the butt socket, the wood looks like it has been punched to replicate the presence of a screw
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Regards Simon
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Simon P
I wonder if the fore-end is original or repro?
There doesnt seem to be any wood patching where the rear sight protector would have been on a MkIII fore-end?
Also look at the reinforcing cross screw / pin in the fore-end at the rear near the butt socket, the wood looks like it has been punched to replicate the presence of a screw
Its a repro, everthing else is, and the wood is just too light in colour, but its a good repro.
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Looks like a EFD repro fore end, i have a Shtle NoI stock from them that looks identical to this one. The butt is Aussie Coachwood. Nevertheless i have seen lesser guns for more money.
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Ok Guys, lesson learned.... don't assume you have something until you talk to people who know!!! Still look on the bright side I still have a nice looking rifle that did not cost me a lot and it has taught me and probably a lot of other people what to look for in a MkV SMLE, thanks to everyone for their input.
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No worries Mate. I'm sure there are some of us who would gladly trade straight across our best Enfield for your MkV anyday and not look back.
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whenever i see the words "unissued" & "unfired" when it comes to these rifles i get the urge to remind that there were two world wars and a number of conflicts durring their lifetime , its hard to imagine very many being so privledged , these were not accepted but got 'used' after dunkirk most all parts were fair game and needed ,
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Does it fit the bill? Nice example by the way.
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Beautiful rifle, but the pitting around the wrist seems to point to some rehab in it's past.
That is exactly what I was thinking. Pitting shows on other parts as well. And the stock appears to be refinished as well, it looks somewhat glossey...