Markings on No 4T Enfield Sniper Buttsock?

[jrhead75]

...these past Base level repairs (FR) and FTR's...

One quick, semi-related question if I may...is the above mentioned 'FR' any relation to the often loudly debated 'FR' marking found on so many LE butts? Or is it something entirely different?

[Peter Laidler]

Good question JR. The FR was one of the recognised markings in use among the UK Military but I seldom encountered - in my opinion..... Along with the usual Z, ZF, Y, BER, BLR, Z-UF, etc etc. It was just a factory repair as opposed to a FTR. It is still used today for some specialised small-arms and especially optical stores where the kit goes back to be repaired as opposed to the full-house FTR.

Where it was used was with Sterling SMG's that would go back to Dagenham for new front barrel bearings (the offset muzzle bearing).

Added later: Just been reminded that .30" Brownings used to go back to Enfield for FR (as opposed to a full FTR) for loose barrel trunnion blocks.

[jrhead75]

Great info! Thanks Peter.