Savage No 4 Mk1/3 with red paint?

[artyldr01]

Hello all.

I have found a Savage No 4 No I* converted to No 1/3 (F)FTR SN /52 87C2250. Wood, buttstock socket have matching #s and cocking piece has F52. There are red paint remnants on receiver area that concern me but I understand 1/3s to be desirable. The price is $399.99. I understand the SN to put it around 1943 and the /52 to be FTR date. I have attached some pics. Any recommendations on whether this would be a good first SMLE? I am really looking for a No 1 Mk III but this really has my attention (along with a Long Branch No 4 of unknown Mk) for $325. This one is Import marked on muzzle.

Thanks again for the help.

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