Ishapore Enfield 2A1

[Brad in Idaho]

Acquired this rifle some years back. It is in VG shape, and the bore is shiny with good rifling. Since I have another one that shoots well, I have never shot this one. I have been worried about what the yellow paint on the stock, across the top of the bolt and action signifies. Does anyone know why this paint was applied?

Reposting this to see if anyone else has any thoughts. I'm going to take this one to the range soon. I'll be shooting Radway Green NATO spec ammo as I did with my other "Ishy". Thanks

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[Alan De Enfield]

This is only a general guideline and some countries had there own system.

most countries operated a traffic signal system

Red markings - stop do not use or fire live ammunition
Yellow markings - worn, probably not accurate but safe to shoot
Green markings - 2nd or 3rd line weapon (maybe Cadets) in spec & safe to shoot

No markings - first line weapon 100% in spec & safe to shoot

There are various permutations on this 'theme'- if I remember correctly the Indian 'Red' markings are a white band /red band / white band.

[JB White]

Red markings - stop do not use or fire live ammunition
Yellow markings - worn, probably not accurate but safe to shoot
Green markings - 2nd or 3rd line weapon (maybe Cadets) in spec & safe to shoot

I've always known those to be Australian standards. India DP markings are typically a wide red band with a white or cream colored stripe in the center. I don't recall seeing those marks on a 2A1 before.