No4 MK1/2 project

[al100]

Doing some work on my most recent Enfield. nothing to major, in a previous life it got a generous coating of varnish. So I stripped it down and have been laying the BLO to it, and this is the end result.

From this I figure it started life as a No4 MK1 and was converted to a MK2 during a FTR.
What does the (F) mean and is the /52 the year it was FTRed

FTRed by ROF Fazakerley?

Proofing stamped on the barrel end? .303, 18.5 tons, and 2,??". No other marks on the barrel. It is a 5 groove barrel that looks brand new

And last, the front site does not have the screw?? to loosen with the special tool to move the front sight

 

[hunterinthewoods]

I just used a old screw driver, cut it off, and put a slot in it.....there ya go, front sight tool.

 

[al100]

I just used a old screw driver, cut it off, and put a slot in it.....there ya go, front sight tool.

I have the tool (modified screwdriver) but this Enfield has not got the place to use it like all my others

 

[hunterinthewoods]

I see you added pics, I just use a BRASS drift after removing the sight protector

 

[points]

Your foresight band is a mark 2. It is a friction fit for ease of manufacturing. The F is for Royal Ordnance factory Fazakerley
It was factory through repaired (rebuilt) in 52
The markings on the muzzel end are for commercial export when it was surplused out to dealers.