Comparing No4 Mk1 and Mk2

[PeterN2]

I was comparing my No4 Mk1 with my No4 Mk2 the other day. There are a few differences when you see them side by side.


The left side.


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The top view.


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The right side view. The difference in wood profile and omission of the square boss by the bolt head in the Mk2 very noticeable along with the strap at the back of the forestock being replaced by a screw on the Mk2.


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I suppose this means I need a Mk1* to compare as well.


Regards


Peter.




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[Flaith]

What you really need is a No1 Mk1*:D; ; ;





Eoin.





PS. Nice looking rifles though.

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[RJPS]

Your Mk. I is an early one, and has the low sidewall forend for the never used cut off, as well as the round cocking piece. The Mk. 2 is a late one, so the cut off boss has been eliminated. The strap/screw are primary differences because of the redesigned trigger mechanism. Any Mk. I* will have the receiver boss, and may or may not have the low sidewall, depending on when the wood was machined. The pattern of rear sight will vary depending on when the rifle was made or refurbished. You will also notice differences in the machining pattern on the left side of the receiver, just behind the receiver ring; I am unaware of when/why/where the different contours were done.

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