Restamping butt stock

[mgarrno4]

Hi I need some help on restamping the butt stock with the s/n any help would be greatly appreciated thanks.

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[jmoore]

Ummm- don't do it.

The only place the butt would be serial numbered is hidden when assembled. And that only really applies to No.4(T) rifles with the butt that was handled by H&H during conversion.

[Homer]

Why do you want to do that mate?

[jmoore]

My above Post refers to No.4 rifles. Australian SMLEs often have a S/N on the side. But still, why tart up something? Make it servicable and drive on!

[Alan de Enfield]

Would that not be 'fraud' - if the intention is pass it off as being original when it was'nt. 'Humping' I believe is the term commonly used

No better than those 'repro' No32 scopes with a 1940's date

[mgarrno4]

I miss read a thread it's the fore end not butt stock. Thanks

[Son]

I have to say that re stamping any numbers on replacement parts is frowned upon in collectors circles. It is either original or it has been restored with original period parts, or at the very worst, restored with reproduction parts (which is still fine, they serve the purpose well) But to try to pass off as an original piece by stamping the numbers will get you a reputation that you can't be trusted when trading parts or even guns... Your gun, your choice...

Reminds me of the story of a bloke who used to be called "Luigi the bridge builder"

there was something about "just one goat..." in the story

[mgarrno4]

I just wondered if It was something that was susxposed to be done. Thanks for all the responses