Help with a Number 4T

[jmoore]

jmoore: I've made a quick comparison of the photos of the examiners marks on this rifle with my collection of similar images I've saved from many threads. I must say they look pretty typical at first glance. Can you say what you see that is making you suspicious? I'll understand if you don't wish to elaborate as this gets well into the realm of educating potential fake builders. Thanks.

Ridolpho

It's the examiner's mark on the right side of the bolt raceway. But it's an earlier rifle, so if Roger Payne thinks it's OK, then no worries!

[john Brandon]

Hi Guys
just a few more pictures of the marks on the barrel, I hope they help in identifying if this is a pup or not
thanks

[Roger Payne]

Hi John,
I could be wrong, but I think you have a real 4T that has been gutted in the past & then rather inexpertly (I'm being polite here) rebuilt.

But that's just MHO & it would be interesting to see how others see it. If I can help with tidying it up then drop me a line with your needs.

Best.

Roger.

[john Brandon]

Thanks Roger, could it not be an Armourers rebuild? No I'm clutching at straws. anyway the woodworks too new, and it has some nasty rings on the side where someone has put a sander over it or something
I have a gunsmith friend who will bed it in properly if i ask nicely