MKIII receiver question

[englishman_ca]

The bad news is that the 'Mk.III receiver' has totally bogus markings. All of those markings are faked.
It is a Khyber special sold as a souvenir to some GI Joe. The thing is actually a Mk.IV.

Good news is that it is probably a genuine British made unit that has been remarked for sale in the Casbah. It might even be in working condition.

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[vykkagur]

The bad news is that the 'Mk.III receiver' has totally bogus markings. All of those markings are faked.
It is a Khyber special sold as a souvenir to some GI Joe. The thing is actually a Mk.IV.

Good news is that it is probably a genuine British made unit that has been remarked for sale in the Casbah. It might even be in working condition.

At least they spelled "Enfield" right....

So, as long as he wasn't looking for an authentic collector's item to build a period-correct rifle, it looks like he's landed on his feet then? Shame he couldn't lose the misleading markings, but that might do too much damage by thinning the receiver sides too much. They already ground it down removing the original stamps. Still. it could make a very nice shooter, if it all checks out safe.