3006guns
03-24-2010, 02:27 PM
Quite a few years ago, one of the major surplus dealers was offering N0.1 MKIII* Enfields listed as "very good" for $39.50 each if purchased in lots of five rifles. A friend and I went for it and made the order. I had first choice as I only wanted one. When they arrived I carefully inspected each and finally selected one with an absolutely gorgeous bore, metal, etc. The stock is dark (almost black), smooth, oiled with some handling/rack marks. There are no rebuild/refurbish marks that I can see.
I just shot it yesterday with cast and 9 gr. of Trail Boss. Accurate....very.
Now, as carefully as I looked, something escaped me until recently. Stamped on the wrist reinforce is "RFI" (Ishapor) and the date of manufacture.....1970! Just exactly how long did Ishapor produce these rifles (in .303)? Mine sure does look very close to new!
I just shot it yesterday with cast and 9 gr. of Trail Boss. Accurate....very.
Now, as carefully as I looked, something escaped me until recently. Stamped on the wrist reinforce is "RFI" (Ishapor) and the date of manufacture.....1970! Just exactly how long did Ishapor produce these rifles (in .303)? Mine sure does look very close to new!