ApacheCoTodd
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Matches the finish but not the barrel markings in a perfect arc from barrel to sight as they are known for.Since this was the OP's LOCAL GUN STORE and he has had adequate time to get there and buy it . Here is the gun posted on GB by the store. These guns have a rougher than a cob finish, it has probably been cerocoated so why mess with a functional nicely modified real heavy duty fun shooter ?
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/862506285
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Up for auction is an Enfield No. 2 MK I that is chambered in .38 Smith and Wesson, with a 2 1/8” barrel. This gun has been redone in regards to the finish with either Duracoat, or a similar type coating. There is a majority of the finish remaining as redone. The grips appear to be original, and are fit nicely to the frame, with no cracks, breaks, or repairs showing throughout. A majority of the factory markings are either absent, or partially washed out. Mechanically the gun remains in good shape, with a smooth and consistent trigger pull, good timing, and no internal issues present. There is some minor wear showing in the bore, with good rifling lines showing throughout, and no wear in the chambers, or at the muzzle. The serial number on the gun is 8852,"
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Hell of a good build up job, maches the rest of "fisish" perfectly. This is the best forgery I've seen in 50 years of looking at these snub tankers. It IS possible Numrich or other suppliers made the snub barrel after market. But this one show a little wear from age. If OP could pick it up for $399 (or slightly less) it would be a major score for a fun and useful gat IMHO.
The finish is merely on top of the modification. Hell, and then there's the crack at the pin (NOT screw) hole.
Todd.