A few pics of my No 5, and a couple of questions

[Littlejohn]

Before I purchased this rifle, I was told by the gun shop employee that showed it to me, that he wasn't sure it was a legitimate No5. He said it should have proof marks on the barrel, forward of the handguard. I looked it over, and noted the proper lightening cuts in the receiver, and the 800 yard sight, and decided to chance it.
For $299.00, how could I pass it up? No5's are cool!

I'd like to hear any opinions on the rifle's legitimacy, or lack thereof.

After disassembly, I saw that the rifle's serial number had been electropenciled on the barrel. Does this indicate that the barrel has been replaced?

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Be interesting to know the significance of this mark. It appears in a couple of places on the barrel and body.

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Other marks on the body.

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Rear sight.

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Mag follower marking.

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Left side.

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Right side.

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One more thing, is the sling installed correctly?
Thanks for looking.

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[Peter Laidler]

Sling..... No. The buckles should be on the inside

[villiers]

Nice furniture!