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Lot #3483
Lot #3485

Lot 3484: BSA Shirley No.4 Mk I (T) Sniper Rifle with Scope and Case

Exceptional World War II British BSA Shirley No.4 Mk I (T) Bolt Action Sniper Rifle with Scope and Case

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 19, 2024

Lot 3484: BSA Shirley No.4 Mk I (T) Sniper Rifle with Scope and Case

Exceptional World War II British BSA Shirley No.4 Mk I (T) Bolt Action Sniper Rifle with Scope and Case

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 19, 2024

Estimated Price: $5,500 - $8,500
Price Realized:
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Exceptional World War II British BSA Shirley No.4 Mk I (T) Bolt Action Sniper Rifle with Scope and Case

Manufacturer: BSA Shirley
Model: No4 MK I (T)
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 303 British
Barrel: 25 inch round
Finish: black
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1925
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 278
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured by B.S.A. Shirley and subsequently selected for assembly as a No.4 Mk I (T) during factory tests. Features winged blade front and folding ladder peep rear sights, "M47C/1945/S33140/TR" marked on the left of the receiver socket, "T" marked on the left and "ENGLAND" marked on the right side of the receiver, sling swivel secured by the king screw. Fitted with a smooth oiled walnut forend and semi-pistol grip buttstock with screwed on raised walnut cheek piece, zinc buttplate, and "S51" stamped on the bottom of the buttstock indicating conversion by Holland & Holland. Matching serial numbers on the bolt handle and forend, with the butt numbered to another rifle. The scope tube is marked "TEL SIGHTING/No 32 Mk III/OS.2039AK & S No 18301/1945", with the standard post and cross-hair reticle, fitted with leather lens cover and a cast scope mount numbered "H33406" on the left. Includes a green web sling, green painted hardwood transport case fit for the rifle with No.4 (T) equipment list on the interior, and matching numbered metal scope case.

Rating Definition:

Exceptionally fine as factory converted into a No.4 (T) sniper rifle, retaining 90% arsenal black finish with light edge wear, limited minor spotting, minor chipping, and minor handling marks. The stock is very fine with limited handling marks and glue repaired chipping at the rear sling swivel tang. Scope is very fine with minor handling marks and mostly clear optics. Case is fine as painted. Mechanically excellent.



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