So it has both cutouts on each side of the receiver below the site and hollowed out bolt handle. I’m checking on the rest of them before I buy it. Is it easy to remove the hand guard?
The picture and the two features verified tell me it is ok. The hand guard is easy to remove and you get a warm an fuzzie when you see the cuts. But you dont need to.
There is not a big problem with fake No5. The problem was a lot of guns modified by the importer (such as Navy Arms) to jungle carbine dimensions. The modified guns were not faked or counterfeit. The marking were not scrubbed or changed. The receiver was not machined down. You have seen enough and shown enough.
I believe the marking (F) is ok, but; not going to pretend expert. I would not scare me off.
You did not ask, so FWIW, I only shoot handloads. I fire form and neck size. I keep power levels reasonable for best comfort and accuracy. That is a whole separate discussion. Dont let me scare you off on a great little gun.
