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    It does have a Canadianicon ownership mark on top of the breech. I'm sure it's the original Britishicon made barrel. Nice rifle.

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    Ive got a few 43 dated No4s with 2 groove rifling will strip and view the markings over the weekend
    Regards Simon

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    Quote Originally Posted by Roger Payneicon View Post
    I wouldn't be at all surprised if it isn't the original barrel. I used to have a Maltby 4T with a 2 groove barrel on it, & whilst I can't prove it I think it was probably factory original. Another example of never say never....

    ---------- Post added at 02:01 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:57 PM ----------

    In fact, it just dawned on me that I shall be going to have a look at a couple of dozen early UK mfr No4's (mainly 1941 & 1942) soon. The owner has already told me that most seem to have 2 grove tubes on them, so I'll have a good look to see if they're the original barrels, & if so, what manufacturer(s) they are. Might be a couple of weeks before I get there though.
    Thanks Rog, I didn't think run of the mill No4's floated your boat ? anyway your ebay items seem to be doing well.



    Quote Originally Posted by butlersrangers View Post
    Could that be an incompletely stamped "C" with a Broad Arrow on your L-E action?
    Wasn't sure so left it to the forum members to decide.


    Quote Originally Posted by Brian Dickicon View Post
    It does have a Canadianicon ownership mark on top of the breech. I'm sure it's the original Britishicon made barrel. Nice rifle.
    Thanks Brian, I thought the same about the barrel its got that look about it (if that makes any sense)


    Quote Originally Posted by Simon P View Post
    Ive got a few 43 dated No4s with 2 groove rifling will strip and view the markings over the weekend
    Thanks Simon, guess your going to Newark on Wednesday ?

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    I have an early Fazakerly No 4 built on a No 1 Mk VI action which is fitted with a 2 groove barrel. It is featured on Jay Currah's website attached to this forum.
    The left but socket is marked
    ROF
    41
    24506A

    Barrel markings are :-

    B19
    41
    Crown over N Over 32
    Crown over N over 19
    Crown over N over 26
    123
    Crown over M over Crossed flags over P
    Crown over 43 over E on it’s side

    I have always assumed it to be of Maltby manufacture with an Enfield examiners final inspection stamp.
    Any thoughts would be appreciated.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bigduke6 View Post
    Thanks Simon, guess your going to Newark on Wednesday ?
    I'm going to give it a miss this time, not much for me and have a few nice bits coming in over the next 4 weeks. i tend to come away from there with to many projects and the Armoury is fall of them at the moment.
    Regards Simon

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