Developed in the 1960s and deployed in the 1970s, the Enfield L42A1 was an upgrade of the Number 4 Mark I (T) sniper rifle configured for use with 7.62x51 NATO ammunition, fitted with a high pressure bolt head and hammer forged target barrel. Additionally, Model 32 Mark III scopes were also upgraded to match the new caliber. About half of the approximately 900 rifles made were condemned and destroyed post-service by the Ministry of Defense. Standard sights and import marked barrel. "19T" on top of the extractor assembly and bolt handle, and "L42A1 D71" on the left side of the receiver. The old scope markings were lined out with the new NATO markings of "1240-99-963-2063/TEL.STRT.STG.L1A1/OS 2429 G.A./No26070" engraved on the tube, the base numbered to match the rifle, and "M299" and "M300" on the rear and front rings, respectively. Smooth stock with "58/1" carved into the left side of the wrist, a hardwood cheekpiece mounted to the comb, a brown leather sling marked "MRT/12-86" and a brass buttplate. Included with the rifle is a green painted hardwood shipping case, bearing a Royal Air Force shipping label on the lid, a L42A1/L1A1 nomenclature plate on the inside, cases for cleaning gear and the scope, copies of the operation manual and Complete Equipment Schedule, leather lens covers and a tan canvas rifle pouch.

Fine with 75% plus of the arsenal black painted finish, showing some light handling marks overall. Magazine is not included. Stock is very good, with some mild pressure dents. Optics are crisp, with mild wear on the tube. Mechanically excellent.