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1945 BRITISH ENFIELD No. 4 MKI .303 SNIPER RIFLE

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1945 BRITISH ENFIELD No. 4 MKI .303 SNIPER RIFLE | 1945 British BSA Enfield No. 4 MKI .303 Sniper Rifle. Manufactured by BSA Shirley. Matching serial number on the butt socket, bolt assembly, magazine, scope mount, and fore-end. The receiver is stamped with Crown over England. The butt socket is stamped M 47 C, 1945 and TR. S51 properly marked on the underside of the stock. The grip is marked with the BSA-Shirley insignia and SL N 74 and D. The fore-grip has five hand etched X marks, Crown over H1 stamp, and JC.22. The muzzle is stamped .303 Brit 2.22 18.5 Tons. The scope is stamped TEL STG No. 32 Mk. 3 OS 2039 A. .AK& S. No. 23346. 1945. British Broad Arrow. The wrist of the stock is stamped 23346, this matches the scope number of 23346. The scope mount is marked V32808. The scope case is marked Case STG TEL. No.8 MK2. OS 2578A . L&J.W. LTD. Parkerized finish. Wooden stock. Cheek rest. Adjustable rear sights. No. 32 MKIII Scope with No. 8 MKII Scope case. Leather sling. Cleaning snake. S.A. No.5 MKI Transit Case. Transit case is marked J.S. Chicago. No. 850. The scope was fitted by the London gun makers of Holland and Holland and are not intended to be interchangeable. | Caliber / Gauge: .303 Brit | Barrel Length: 25.25 | Serial Number: V32808 | Condition: Very good. The bore is bright with strong rifling. Metal surfaces retain nearly 90% of the original finish. Wooden stock has handling wear. The front handguard is not completely set. Mechanically excellent. The scope has clear optics and exhibits handling wear. The crate has general wear. | Est. $2000-4000