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Thanks gundoc,
That explains everything. Except why NZ was still buying single shots in the late 1890's. Penny pinching during a depression perhaps.
Regards Grandpamac.

Thanks for that Marty Henry,
Mine is stamped 193 just behind the breech block so perhaps it went to Africa with the first two contingents. It is far from original now though. Do we know if the...

Greetings all,
The date, if any, on the opposite side of the receiver is important as it tells us when the rifle was made. Compared with mine the NZ and 98 stampings look crude which makes me wonder...