December 16, 17, & 18, 2025 Firearms & Militaria
Lot #1139:
(C) BRITISH BSA NO. 4 MK I (T) M47 BOLT ACTION SNIPER RIFLE WITH ACCESSORIES.
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/16/2025
Manufactured in 1943 and selected to be upgraded into a "T" pattern sniper rifle with correct "TR" marking on the left side of receiver ring. These sniper rifles were based on hand selected No. 4 rifles and saw service with Commonwealth forces during WWII and into the 1960s. In addition to the rifle's standard protected blade front sight and ladder rear, a No. 32 Mk 3 scope is mounted on a quick detach base. Scope is numbered "24149" and has correct painted "W" waterproof and "B" bloomed markings. The "N92" marked scope base is marked twice with the rifle's full serial number. Ring numbers also appear to be matching although difficult to read under their heavy arsenal finish. Walnut military stock with cheek riser and "S51" stamp along the toe line indicating conversion by Holland & Holland. Rifle is accompanied by an unusual red overpainted dovetailed transit chest with leather handles. The matching numbered olive painted scope can, leather lens covers, NO. 4 MK II spike bayonet with scabbard, and 2 slings also accompany this lot. CONDITION: Good. Rifle and accessories show evidence of long term storage throughout. Arsenal finishes show only light wear and a few spots of mild, cleaned older oxidation. Stocks likewise only have a few impressions. Well defined, bright bore. Mechanics are somewhat sluggish with old grease but cycles correctly. Optic has some clouding from age. Transit chest shows storage and wear and age with a torn strap.