Manufacturer Mark FYI
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Topic: Manufacturer Mark FYI
Posted By: Goosic
Subject: Manufacturer Mark FYI
Date Posted: December 20 2022 at 3:59am
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I was scratching my head over who made the sling that was on my French Resistance No4. Michael Wright & Sons Ltd. of Quorn England is the definitive answer. They will typically put their mark directly in the middle of the sling. And now you know...
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Posted By: scottz63
Date Posted: December 20 2022 at 4:41am
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Posted By: A square 10
Date Posted: December 20 2022 at 7:28pm
| nice looking sling |
Posted By: Enfield trader
Date Posted: January 06 2023 at 8:13am
| That stamping looks “new” |
Posted By: Goosic
Date Posted: January 06 2023 at 8:27am
I washed the sling with mild soap and warm water Enfield trader. I had my daughter purposely trace over the original stamp with a fine tip Sharpie so yes, it:looks new" but I can assure you that the sling is original and that is the original makers mark. I did no different than getting new ink in an old tattoo...
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Enfield trader wrote:Posted By: Enfield trader
Date Posted: January 06 2023 at 12:14pm
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Kind of looked like a repro at first but none have that marking as of now Nice sling
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Posted By: Goosic
Date Posted: January 06 2023 at 12:18pm
I bought a French Resistance No4Mk1 and had the opportunity to pick through 2 dozen rifles. This was the only one with this makers mark. All the other manufacturers I have seen. Progression of when I got it home, washed it a few times and then to when I had my daughter re-ink it...  
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