Ishapore 1941 SMLE

[Hambone]

I suspect the coloured bands = a unit flash; two of the colours are in the national flag, and are used, for example, in the Indian Air Force fin flash.

Thanks Rob. At what point or what reason would it have picked up an “England” importation stamp and English nitro proofs? That is, if Indian used (as opposed to British used) how would it have made it to England? As part of surplus / import / export sales? As part of transport of English supplies and arms back to England after WW2? Appreciate the help.