no4 mk 1*

[roba]

I have a no4 mk1*, it is now a deluxe grade sporter by Churchill arms. It is stamped M1944, BQ serial10842 Which I take to be a Maltby. what seems odd to me is that the bolt removal is the plunger type a la mk1. Anyone know anything about this? Thanks.

 

[louthepou]

So, the "guide rail" for the bolt head does have the cut at the front, that allows pivoting the bolt head upward for removal of the bolt, as well as the plunger type release at the back?

 

[roba]

So, the "guide rail" for the bolt head does have the cut at the front, that allows pivoting the bolt head upward for removal of the bolt, as well as the plunger type release at the back?

No, no cut in the rail. Just the plunger.

 

[CODFan]

Sounds like a No4 Mk1 then.

Pictures always help.

 

[roba]

Sounds like a No4 Mk1 then.

Pictures always help.

Yea but the * is definitely there, yet if it is a Maltby I don't think they made any mk1*. Sorry my camera is in Mexico

 

[CODFan]

Google could be your friend on this.

Try http:/ /forums.gunboards.com/showthread.php?204772-Odd-No-4-Mk1-Stamping

I am no expert, but looks like there where some mislabeled units.

 

[roba]

Google could be your friend on this.

Try http:/ /forums.gunboards.com/showthread.php?204772-Odd-No-4-Mk1-Stamping

I am no expert, but looks like there where some mislabeled units.

Thanks I'll give it a go.

 

[roba]

Google could be your friend on this.

Try http:/ /forums.gunboards.com/showthread.php?204772-Odd-No-4-Mk1-Stamping

I am no expert, but looks like there where some mislabeled units.

That forum explained it. apparently there was quite a number of Maltby made no4s mis marked with * all seem to be 1944 production. Thanks for the help.