R.G.I. Vs. R.F.I. No.1 Mk3

[SmellyKen]

Is there any differences in terms of rarity/desirability/accuracy between the two eras of Indian made rifles? Mine was made in 1949. It is marked R.G.I. All of the parts that are serialized match.

I have collected up some rounds, had a Gunsmith check it, and got the rifle well cleaned, but I have not gotten to a range yet. The barrel gleams it is so smooth, the lack of pitting was a nice surprise.

I was also wondering if anyone can clue me in about the availability of appropriate ammo in the U.S.? Thanks in advance for any help.

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[Edward Horton]

Military rifles manufactured at Ishapore pre-1948 are stamped "GRI" on the buttsocket, referring to George Rex, Imperator- ie, King George VI, last Emperor of India, whilst military rifles manufactured post-1948 are stamped "RFI", which stands for Rifle Factory, Ishapore.

Ishapore Rifle Factory - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Remington and Winchester make .303 British ammo along with Privi Partizan, Wolf and others

[SmellyKen]

I'm sorry for the misspell. I have "selective Dyslexia", I guess. Thanks for the info, and the translation. It doesn't look like I can Edit the Title, nor the post, but you guys should know what I mean in the end.

Hello No4Mk1(T) here. Edit done for you

[A square 10]

we knew ..........we were simply making certain those who didnt got the education .........

id be interested in anyones oppinion reguarding 'quality' of rifles befor and after independence , im of the thought there is noegligable diferance in quality of production pre & post , anyone feel diferantly ?