M47C sportster recovery to T status?

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Hi milsurp gurus and colleagues, I have a long relationship with Lee Enfields in various forms and calibers and just "took in" a sporterised BSA Shirley No4mk1 to restore and shoot. I hope to provide photos soon (got to work on the web hosting and links). I would apprecate a little insight and encouragement!

It has been restored and is in very nice condition - albeit sanded and clinically finished.

I zeroed in on the receiver - marked 1945, M47C with an R serial on the left wrist - along with TP at its bottom edge. Its left receiver side has been milled (removing model /mark) and has front and rear scope pads - with single peened screw heads - the receiver seems to have been blasted and reparkerised. On the right receiver side there is an S marked under the bolt head when closed. It does not have the T inspector stamp marks next to the ejector screw or rear receiver.

It does have a blackened ladder sight with the battle sight ground off. The foresight has beveled rear surfaces. The stock has the remains of S51 at the heel and 2 open screw holes in its upper edge, it does not have a scope serial behind the receiver. It is also fitted with a triangular sling swivel on the king pin.

The bolt is very clean and crisp - with blackened surfaces, a 0 coded head and is serial number matching.

It has a grey metal butt plate in VGC - I will remove this and look for factory / year marks soon to ensure it matches the receiver story.

First up is a trip to the range to check its zero and ladder sight. I am seeking a scope bracket and researching scope choices (and prices - yikes -No32!) to try that next and I am up for a replacement front end - will need a front band.

Overall I intend to invest, shoot (hopefully tighter than my Fazerkely No4mk2) and enjoy it and like minded company!

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