1924 Ish BSA Commercial, South African Property Mark

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Your NZ marked rifle may not be a civilian purchase. Around 1911 the NZ Government purchased a large number of barrels from BSA for their refurbishment program. When they arrived they had “receivers attached”. They were then fitted to the existed woodwork. So many of the long Tom’s in NZ are thus BSA commercial actions including those from the Canadian purchase.

Very interesting! Thanks for posting. Where do you come by this information about the NZ purchase?