The top of the barrel at the breech is marked with three stacked rifles over "BSA", the left side of the front receiver ring is marked "crown / GR / crossed scepters" and the right side with the serial number and a broad arrow. The right side of the receiver strap is marked "crown / GR / BSACo / 1915 / SHT.22 / IV*". Shrouded front sight, tangent rear sight graduated to 2,000 meters, bayonet lug and mounted with a semi pistol grip stock with full matching handguard with brass stock disk marked "P.L. BENTLEY.", brass buttplate with compartment, sling swivels and stacking swivel. The magazine has a cut away circle on the right side and three slots on the left.

Fine as arsenal refurbished. The metal surfaces have a smooth dark patina. There are strong traces of original blue finish in protected areas. The stock and handguard are excellent with a few overall scattered minor dings and dents. The markings (some highlighted in white) are clear. The action is excellent.

Introduced in 1888, this bolt action service rifle is chambered for the 303 black powder British cartridge. The rifle was designed to alleviate the problem of black powder fowling. This rifle was manufactured by the Birmingham Small Arms Co. and is marked ""B.S.A.CO." on the right side of the receiver strap. The top of the breech end of the barrel is marked with the letter "E", the right side of the front receiver ring is marked with the serial number and the upper left with a "crown / SV". Ahead of the rear sight the top of the replacement barrel is marked "ALEX MARTIN GLASGOW", possibly a retailer mark. The rifle is equipped with an 8 round magazine with a cut-off mounted on the right side of the receiver, grenade launcher sights mounted on the left side of the stock, 8 round detachable magazine and bayonet lug. Ramped blade front sight and folding leaf rear sight graduated to 1800 meters. Mounted with a walnut semi-pistol grip stock with matching handguard with a brass buttplate with compartment, sling swivels and stacking swivel.

Very fine. The rifle retains 95% original blue finish with some muzzle and magazine edge wear. The stock is very fine as varnished with a long semi deep scratch on the right side at the receiver and overall scattered minor dings and dents. The action is excellent.