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    Khyber Enfield markings

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    This is my first posting on the board. I have a Khyber Enfield (at least I think it is) that I picked up earlier this year. Hopefully you guys could possibly shed some light on the various markings found on the rifle. The gentleman I purchased it from said he bought it from someone in 1988 who said it came from Pakistan. Maybe the markings could back up his claim? Also, this is nothing more than a "curiosity" piece. I never plan to shoot it. Thanks for any help you guys can provide!











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    I'd definitely say that's a Khyber special. The 'quality' of construction alone screams a build from that region. Notice the lack of uniformity on the notches on the rear sight for the increments. (that's just one thing that jumps out at ya) Interesting piece, nonetheless. Some of these copies never cease to amaze me!

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    I just find it amazing how they build a reasonable facsimile of an SMLE by hand, given the number of intricately shaped parts required.

    Last time I was up in the workshops area, much of the piece work was being done by men and boys - who were filing away at lumps of metal clamped between their feet, as they sat on the ground.....

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    Would the markings on the butt-stock have any meaning?
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    It also has CSA and SC markings on various other places on the stock? Maybe this piece managed to travel back into time and belonged to a South Carolina unit during the Civil War?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Thunderbox View Post
    I just find it amazing how they build a reasonable facsimile of an SMLE by hand, given the number of intricately shaped parts required.

    Last time I was up in the workshops area, much of the piece work was being done by men and boys - who were filing away at lumps of metal clamped between their feet, as they sat on the ground.....
    Just think waht they could do with a modern fully equiped workshop.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bigduke6 View Post
    Just think waht they could do with a modern fully equiped workshop.
    I've read accounts recently that hinted at an influx of more modern tooling/equipment into the region. This apparently includes engraving equipment that produces startlingly good facsimiles of Britishicon markings.

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