Possible Lend Lease

[the_1st_sgt]

Hi all. i recently obtained a 42 dated M1 that may possibly be a lend lease. Was wondering if anyone would be kind enough to check SRS for #721418. I bought it from a friend of mine who's had it for several years. The barrel seems a bit early at 3-42 but has British tonnage markings on it. Flush nut sight which I'm not sure would be correct, proper bolt, op rod etc and is wearing a large wheel GHS. I haven't had any luck posting photos here so I will have to rely on a brief description. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you

Mike

[bruce]

Sounds like a cool rifle. Will follow thread with interest. Sincerely. bruce.

[RCS]

Don't know if this helps or not - I have a data sheet on SA serial number 755630 barrel is dated S-A-7-42 with British
proofs BNP exc bore and narrow base gas cyl and front sight seal

stock is SA over EMcF and large ord wheel and serif P in circle proof Bolt is rev 12 W9B

op rod is uncut rev 3 trigger housing rev 7 hammer rev 3 milled trigger guard

follower rod short fork, op rod catch without finish

[the_1st_sgt]

Thank you RCS. This one has a modified -3 Op rod, short fork, 8 follower. I misread the bolt (my eyes-no good anymore) it is a -2, narrow base cap missing, excellent bore.