Yellow paint on 2a1

[AZMPiKM]

Hello all, I’m rather new to Lee Enfields so please bear with me. I was recently offered a nice Ishapore 2a1 for a fair fee. All numbers match and overall condition is quite nice however there is a wide yellow band painted all around the action body and magazine. My question is what does this signify? Any help would be appreciated

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[Alan de Enfield]

A RED or RED on White Band meant DP (Drill Purpose only - not to be fired).

A YELLOW band meant relegated to second line, safe to fire but not to accuracy specifications (worn)

A GREEN band meant 1st rate, accurate and safe.

A 'Traffic light' system.

[Alan de Enfield]

A RED or RED on White Band meant DP (Drill Purpose only - not to be fired).

A YELLOW band meant relegated to second line, safe to fire but not to accuracy specifications (worn)

A GREEN band meant 1st rate, accurate and safe.

A 'Traffic light' system.

I've been reminded that this was the Australian method of identification (not the Indian)

So ignore the information.

[Giove]

A warning signal in my opinion. I could be wrong, but in that position it leaves little doubt.

[Giove]

I found the pic of this bayonet with the yellow band. It's clearly marked as D.P.

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