1941 Rof-f

[tlvaughn]

I am trying to get an idea of what the ROF-F production was for 1941. According to Stratton, it was approx. 3,000 to 4,000. I was talking to a dealer at a local gunshow today about how few were made and he told me that I was wrong and that 1941 Faz's were not rare and there are plenty out there.

I tried to find an answer to my question, but I was not able to find any info. Is there any info out there that gives a more accurate production number from 1941?

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[bradtx]

tlvaughn, Because Stratton's info is based on his survey and existing written material there is a possibility his estimates are low. So far he's been low WRT BSA-Shirley.

Maltby has '41 dated action bodies at least up to the G prefix, per Stratton. I expect Maltby to have taken the early lead as it's production was partially dependant on subcontractors. Fazakerley manufactured everything and the extra tooling and the initial set-up that'd require may've slowed them initially. You'll notice that Stratton lists '42 dated action bodies with an A prefix. 1941 production may've also included the A prefix, we'll have to wait for one to show, if there is one. Your guess is as good as anybody's, really.

Brad

[tlvaughn]

Thank you Brad.

The reason for my question was that I picked up a 1941 ROF-F (s/n 20330A) with FTR marked on the buttsocket that was converted to a I/2 in 1954.

The bad news is that Bubba got a hold of it and shortened the barrel and drilled two holes in the receiver wall for a target sight. It had all of the signs that say "Do Not Buy", but I could not pass up the opportunity to pickup what I thought was a rare 1941 production rifle.