What is FTR

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Hi, another question here, What does FTR stand for? i have read it stands for factory through repair but am not sure. Does this affect quality and value? thanks
 
That is what it means. The Brits electropenciled on the receiver when and where this was done. For Example, my 1943 Long Branch was FTR'd in Fazherky (sp?) with new barrel, British style safety (which I changed) and ?? in 1952. I believe that when rework was done at Long Branch, they did not mark the rifles FTR. If you had an original Long Branch and one that had been FTR'd in equal condition, the original would be worth more to a collector.
Bill
 
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Factory THOROUGH Repair. i.e. a complete overhaul. Better than a used, worn rifle but not as good as a lightly used one. Parts on the rifle probably come from various sources. But still a legitimate war veteran.
 
FTR in itself has very little little effect on the value of a Enfield. It does mean it was given a complete overhaul by military armourers while still in service. Thus an FTR marked rifle is still in original condition unless modified or otherwise altered by a private owner after it has left the service. An unmarked and in excellent condition will draw a higher price tag but two comparable rifles in typical good to VG condition are really going to sell for about the same. And price is definitely about overall condition. If the rifle's history is your appeal, then An FTR'd rifle is far more likely to have seen significant use in combat and not just sat in a rack on a naval ship.

PS. By your avatar I'm assuming Air Force. reg or reserve? My application is in for the armoured recce reserve unit in Medicine Hat.
 
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Gary D said:
FTR in itself has very little little effect on the value of a Enfield. It does mean it was given a complete overhaul by military armourers while still in service. Thus an FTR marked rifle is still in original condition unless modified or otherwise altered by a private owner after it has left the service. An unmarked and in excellent condition will draw a higher price tag but two comparable rifles in typical good to VG condition are really going to sell for about the same. And price is definitely about overall condition. If the rifle's history is your appeal, then An FTR'd rifle is far more likely to have seen significant use in combat and not just sat in a rack on a naval ship.

PS. By your avatar I'm assuming Air Force. reg or reserve? My application is in for the armoured recce reserve unit in Medicine Hat.
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doing regular force. Put in for officer, did my meetings and am waiting for a yes or a no.
 
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