Markings Question

[Col.Colt]

I am looking at a No4 Mk1 that has a 5 digit serial number on the wrist with a "JC" on top of it. The only other marking I can find is an "S" on the wood. What can you guys tell me about this one?

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[Peter Laidler]

Not enough info Colonel!

[Alan de Enfield]

Need Pictures and the serial number to help

I never understand the problem with revealing the serial number - is it some peculiar American 'conspiracy theory'

[Brian Dick]

JC = John Curtis manufacturer/ N22 code later
S = Short buttstock? need more info there as Peter says.

[Col.Colt]

The serial number is 20560 . The bolt says JC20560. Other then the S on the butt stock I can find no other markings.

[Alan de Enfield]

Manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factory Fazakerly (Near Liverpool)

Check to see if there are any very feint markings on the left hand side wall of the action - maybe something like "No4 Mk1 (F) 2/45"
They are normally applied with an electropencil and not easy to see,

[Col.Colt]

No other markings that i can find. Who is John Curtis?

[gsimmons]

John Curtis Ltd. Leeds, was one of the many sub-contractors who made parts and components.

[Brian Dick]

gsimmons has it. They produced the buttstock. Where is the "S" mark located on the buttstock?

[Col.Colt]

The "S" is stamped on the butt stock just behind the trigger guard