Butt socket markings look a bit odd to me - very deeply stamped, and a bit too similar. Wonder if the rifle was matched to the scope & chest? Maybe nothing, but most of the '43 BSAs I've seen had shallower, mismatched stamping....
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Butt socket markings look a bit odd to me - very deeply stamped, and a bit too similar. Wonder if the rifle was matched to the scope & chest? Maybe nothing, but most of the '43 BSAs I've seen had shallower, mismatched stamping....
Yes, I was just wondering if it was mated up in service but post-WW2 on what had been one of the 'less scope' rifles. Speculation, but it might account for it.
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Pouring down rain today, no outside picture taking.....