303 stock question

[Jim]

Will the fore stock on a 2A1 and a No. 1 Mk III interchange?

[Bloodman14]

They should (or should be close!). They are basically identical rifles, the only real difference is the barrel/bolthead/magazine assembly. The 2A1 is in 7.62 NATO, and the Mk. III in .303, of course.

[docone31]

From my experience, and I have had a few,
All the wood will fit either the 2A, or #1.
The differences are in the alignment vs caliber.
The Ishapore is a different alignment to compensate for the characteristics of the .30 cal.
The fore end wood is a slightly different shape on the outside.
The internal fit is identical, and bedding is identical.
The wood on the Smelly I like better than the Ishy, however, they both look good when refinished.
There are also 5rd magazines available from Numerich.

[Jim]

Thanks, fellas!