In my quest for knowledge about my retired military rifles, I have tried contacting the MoD about my Enfield No 4, since Fazakerly no longer has offices, that I can find.

Now I have contacted the Indian Army and Rifle Factory Ishapore with the specifics of my 2A1, and hope my efforts pay off. Here's what I wrote to them:

"I have purchased an ex-Indian Army, Rifle Factory Ishapore made, 2A1 7.62x51mm caliber rifle. The serial number stamped on the rifle is N7238, except the magazine, which bears the serial number L7860, the stock bears rack number 83.

"I am wanting to get information on how to track the serial number through Army records to get both the service history, including regiment assignment, and servicing history including repairs.

"Who would I contact to begin the search? What procedures do I need to go through? Are there fees associated with such searches?"

Well, gents, what do you think the odds are? I'm hoping that information can be found. To quote one of my favorite films:

"But how to get there, Mister Sharpe? Lists! And how to be noted that you were there? Lists! And what does he send home? But lists of dead, dying, sick, honored, and gazetted Captain!"

My time in the Navy reinforced that the military runs on paperwork and lists, my wife's time in the Army did the same for her and we both agree, there have to be lists!
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