The crossed rifles aren't. Crossed rifle and shovel/spade/something.
At this stage it seems like an SA made no 1 mk III barrel, made in 1951, fitted May 1962 as part of an FTR in SA.
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The crossed rifles aren't. Crossed rifle and shovel/spade/something.
At this stage it seems like an SA made no 1 mk III barrel, made in 1951, fitted May 1962 as part of an FTR in SA.
Any other assistance? Should I be satisfied with my deductions?
We imported several batches of these from South Africa. All had the standard South African issue/ownership marks.
They were nearly all Commercial BSA MkIII examples and had a mix of barrels.
Original Matching Barrel
Replacement BSA Barrel
Replacement South African Barrel
There were also several Long Lees fitted with SMLE Barrels & Fore-ends, original bolts & no charger bridge
Thanks guys, sufficient information to overwhelm the owner of said item. The rifle is definitely much older than he is.
You are correct, it appears to be a rifle crossed with a spade? but my comment still is true. I refer you to page 76 (proof markings) of Mr. Skennerton's "The Broad Arrow Mk 2" where he explicitly states "Rifle Factory not Specific 7.62mm No. 4 barrel" as a description of that stamp.Quote:
Originally Posted by Daan Kemp
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Originally Posted by Sapper740
Notv everything that Ian Skemmerton has written has stood the test of time, as he freely admits, his information was based on knowledge 'at the time', over the years much more new information has come to light showing that some previous 'knowledge' was incorrect.
That is why he has had several new 'editions' with additonal information printed.
Sapper740
Saw that but the barrel is 303, so I ignored it. Also it didn't look quite the same.
Must be some people around in S.A. yet who know the answers to these questions having been and seen.