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    Indian vs British No1 MKIII stocks.

    Hi all,

    I hope all is well. I would like to know if the Britishicon No1 MKIII used a cross bolt in the stock or was it just the Indian rifles?

    Thank you!
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    It was originally a Britishicon '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!
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