I picked this rifle up at a local auction last evening. It was an impulse buy at $325.00. I may have to treat this as another lessons learned.
My thinking is the rifle is a No. 4 MK I or II if there is such a thing. I would put the overall condition at about 70%.
The bolt serial number does match what I think is the serial number on the wrist band. It is M47C. There is also 1947 stamped on the wrist band above the serial number and above it is a 7C. On the left side of the receiver in a very small stamping or mark I just can not make out. If it were words it would be two words but I do not think it is lettering or if so not English. On the right side wrist band there is a broad arrow with what looks like a crown and a couple of letters.
Also on the cocking lever of the bolt is what looks to be N67 MKII.
The attached pictures will vaguely depict the markings.
The rifle came with 306 rounds of ammunition. Most of it is boxed in 32 round brown cardboard boxes. The band on the boxes is marked H 3262 along with Mk 7 and I.S.A.A. Boxes also have stamping which might indicate 1950, 1954 and 1956 year lots.
Anything any of you can share with me about this rifle will be much appreciated.
My thinking is the rifle is a No. 4 MK I or II if there is such a thing. I would put the overall condition at about 70%.
The bolt serial number does match what I think is the serial number on the wrist band. It is M47C. There is also 1947 stamped on the wrist band above the serial number and above it is a 7C. On the left side of the receiver in a very small stamping or mark I just can not make out. If it were words it would be two words but I do not think it is lettering or if so not English. On the right side wrist band there is a broad arrow with what looks like a crown and a couple of letters.
Also on the cocking lever of the bolt is what looks to be N67 MKII.
The attached pictures will vaguely depict the markings.
The rifle came with 306 rounds of ammunition. Most of it is boxed in 32 round brown cardboard boxes. The band on the boxes is marked H 3262 along with Mk 7 and I.S.A.A. Boxes also have stamping which might indicate 1950, 1954 and 1956 year lots.
Anything any of you can share with me about this rifle will be much appreciated.