British Enfield Sniper???

[Phrogpilot]

Yes, I spelled ENFIELD wrong in the title but I cant edit that, sorry...

Found what I think is a British Enfield sniper at a local gunshop yesterday. It is a No4 Mark 1/2, but is not marked T. It does have the British issue scope mounts, a complete 1943 British scope set up and the wooden cheek piece on a full length stock (its not sporterized like the L42A1's. Were all the of the original guns marked with a T??? It does have an A or AV serial number if that matters...

Thanks,

Kenny

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[Alan de Enfield]

Could be wrong but I dont think Mk1/2 were used for 'Ts' Only Mk1's

[Phrogpilot]

I'm not sure either, but any info would be appreciated...

[Alan de Enfield]

My 4T is serial number AV3536 so presumably a close relative. Its a Mk1 (not Mk1/2) 1943

[jmoore]

I think Captain Laidler's book mentions a FEW 1/2 conversions, but no 1/3s. Sounds like a '43 BSA if "AV". MAYBE no "T". An "A" prefix ('44) should have the "T" (mine does and I know of another or two "A"s which have them).

IF it's real, it's a very, very scarce variant! Be careful , but be prepared to pounce QUICKLY!

[RobD]

Send pictures!

[Peter Laidler]

There were Mk1/2's converted from Mk1's of course and some originated from India recently too but I never saw a Mk1* (or 1/1) T converted to a Mk1/3

[Phrogpilot]

Serial number is A above 0075T if that helps...

[RJW NZ]

A makes it much more interesting, there's a whole slew of info about this letter and what it means, be prepared to buy the rifle.

[Phrogpilot]

Oh, its already bought thanks. $600.00 out the door. I'm trying to post pics soon...