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Indian vs British No1 MKIII stocks.
Hi all,
I hope all is well. I would like to know if the British
No1 MKIII used a cross bolt in the stock or was it just the Indian rifles?
Thank you!
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03-31-2020 11:30 AM
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It was originally a British 'invention' that was picked up by the Indians.
Whilst we in the UK basically used it as a 'repair / strengthening' screw, the Indians eventually introduced it for all production.
It could be either, but % wise there is more chance of it being Indian
Mine are not the best, but they are not too bad. I can think of lots of Enfields I'd rather have but instead of constantly striving for more, sometimes it's good to be satisfied with what one has...
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OK thank you. So an English Enfield could have the cross bolt as a repair but in general the stocks did not come with them. I appreciate the help!
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A cross bolt if repaired in India.
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The "Ishapore screw"; an appropriate double-entendre! 
"Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened." W.L.S.C..
"None need deceive a people determined to deceive themselves."
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