No.4 MkII

[greyhawk]

My rifle is probably a 1949 Faz. But, has no markings other than a serial number of 4/2892.The same number is on the stock and not on the bolt(mismatch). Is this a
common style of marking? Thanks

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[ssj]

A picture on the left side of the receiver, lower front stock underneath and another of the left wrist would be great.

I would have expected it to be Numbered PFxxxxx and a date like 10/49 or a letter or 2 and a 5 digit number, eg AP2xxxx. It maybe the 4 is actually an A and the / is a 1? Lots of the small parts would have "Fxx" on them as well. eg F49. The receiver might have a F49 on the lower right side near the bolt release but its position can drift about a bit. Otherwise it maybe a no4 mk1 FTR's to a mk1/2.

Safety wise for a mis-matched bolt, headspace and having both lugs taking the load is essential so those should be checked before being fired.

[greyhawk]

The butt stock sockett is unmarked and shows no sign of metal removel. There is no FTR marks but, a Savage upper hand guard and the forward stock band is installed.No other marks
that i can see. Very interesting. Thank you ssi for your input.

[Thunderbox]

The rack number on the butt is a common form of marking, seen on many rifles. Often it is also engraved on the receiver sidewall.


Other rifles with this type of rack number tend to have South African marks, so its a reasonable assumption that that is where the unit with that rack number system was based.


Probably your rifle has been scrubbed as part of an SA refurbishment - this is also commonly associated with this type of marking.