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Lot 1324: WWII British BSA No. 4 Mk I (T) Enfield Sniper Rifle with Crate

Exceptional World War II British BSA No. 4 Mk I (T) Enfield Bolt Action Sniper Rifle with Matching Mount, Scope, Scout Regiment Spotting Scope, Transit Chest and Accessories

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2023

Lot 1324: WWII British BSA No. 4 Mk I (T) Enfield Sniper Rifle with Crate

Exceptional World War II British BSA No. 4 Mk I (T) Enfield Bolt Action Sniper Rifle with Matching Mount, Scope, Scout Regiment Spotting Scope, Transit Chest and Accessories

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2023

Estimated Price: $6,500 - $8,500
Price Realized:
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Exceptional World War II British BSA No. 4 Mk I (T) Enfield Bolt Action Sniper Rifle with Matching Mount, Scope, Scout Regiment Spotting Scope, Transit Chest and Accessories

Manufacturer: BSA
Model: No. 4 MK I
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 303 British
Barrel: 25 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1245
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 295
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

This BSA manufactured No. 4 Mk I (T) Enfield Sniper rifle is fitted with a No. 32 Mk III scope and mount. "M47/1943/AN7227" marked on the left of the stock socket. The comb of the stock has a hardwood cheekpiece held on with two wood screws. Standard blade front sight and absent rear sight. The correct British acceptance proofs are located on the underside of the stock at the wrist along with "S51" behind the pistol grip area indicating conversion by H&H. Matching serial number "AN7227" marked on the bolt handle. The scope is marked "TEL. STG. No 32 Mk 3/OS.2039A/(logo)/No 20240" on the tube, and it has the standard post and cross-hair reticle pattern and is fitted in a cast scope mount matching serial numbered to the rifle "AN7227" on the left ahead of a lined out number. The top wrist of the stock is stamped with number "20240" (below an X'd out number) to match the scope tube. Includes brown leather scope lens covers, two brown leather slings, a green painted wooden sniper rifle transit chest with No. 15 Mk. I white painted stencil letters on the side, green painted metal scope case containing two scope tools, and a World War I era leather wrapped brass spotting telescope marked "BROADHURST CLARKSON & Co Ltd/69 FENCHURCH St/E.C.3". Traditionally carried by the "observer" (or spotter) in a two-man sniper team, the Scout Regiment scope provided a high power optic that was very useful for spotting enemy forces that were either camouflaged or concealed in deep foliage, which could potentially include enemy snipers.

Rating Definition:

Exceptionally fine, retains 90% plus wartime arsenal applied blue finish. Wood is very fine as arsenal refurbished, with some light handling marks and mostly crisp stampings. Mechanically excellent. Scope is excellent with 98% black painted finish and crisp clear optics. Included transit chest is fine, with one absent retaining latch and a few torn sections on one of the leather carrying handles (included separately). The spotting scope exhibits a darkened patina on the brass with clear optics. The remaining accessories are in fine order.



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