Mint 1942 Maltby with extras

[Peter Laidler]

If it went through any of our Armourers workshops we'd certainly replace all of the obsolete parts plus the safety related items that'd usually be obsolete anyway. Obsolescent parts such as the Mk2 backsights would just soldier on and on until they became worn out/damaged etc.

[canuck98k]

Maybe this one went through Turkey.

I have one, a Maltby, no export proofs, no signs of FTR or refit, and the stacking rod on the front band is easily removed.

[rayg]

Maybe this one went through Turkey.

I have one, a Maltby, no export proofs, no signs of FTR or refit, and the stacking rod on the front band is easily removed.

If mine also went through Turkey, it must have also missed getting the British import/export and proof stamps. Ray

[rayg]

Just found my old post on gunboards when I first got rifle the first time back in 2009 when a poster thought the stamps could stand for Felixstowe Naval air base.
I also didn't know it was a Maltby either at first.

http://forums.gunboards.com/showthre...RayG_Wisconsin

"My new $100 unfired/mint Enfield
Just got this from a friend yesterday, If you think I did well, my friend said he paid a guy $50 for it. I told him I would double his money and he said ok.
Right out of the woodwork and it has a thin flim of storage grime on it in the photos as I haven't cleaned it up yet. There's still cosmo in chamber.
It's a 1942 dated" etc, etc.

[WarPig1976]

$100 bucks.??.... I'll double YOUR money..

[rayg]

Just tried the link to my old post and it didn't work.
Lets try this one
My new $100 unfired/mint Enfield

[rayg]

Forgot this photo with the etched crossed flags on the bolt. I forgot what that stands for, taken out of service maybe? It looks different then the proof mark with the country. Peter or anyone! Ray


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[Peter Laidler]

The crossed flags (or is it meant to be crossed lances?) Military proof mark

[rayg]

Thanks Peter, Ray

[Seaspriter]

Also there is no sign of any arsenal rework as every thing, metal and wood and bore, appear to be brand new and unused on it. No old dings, scratches or dents visible under the finish. Just a thought and Peter would probably know, but wouldn't they replace some of the war expedient parts if it went in at a later time for a redo. Ray

It looks like this rifle's stock is Walnut. Isn't that unusual for 1942? (My Maltby is all Beech) Wasn't Walnut supposed to be pretty rare in 1942? If it is Walnut, perhaps this gun was a special order/purpose? or destined as a future sniper?