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Got it. And learning more every day. Turns out the bolt is matching. Found matching number on buttstock, too. As a bonus, now that I have learned where to find the bolt serial number, it turns out that my No1 mk3* has a matching bolt, which I thought it didin't. Pics coming, but gotta go to work now.
I am going to try to attach some pics to this message. Please don't refer me to a photography forum after you see them. Had a chance to try a few short range shots at a friends farm the other day. He had a bench rest set up with targets at 75 yards. Ran the back sight all the way down. First three shots all within 3 inches of center. I was surprised as I am probably a worse shot with a rifle than I am with a camera. Anyways... now the fun begins. Can it be restored? Attachment 29790Attachment 29791Attachment 29792Attachment 29793
That is not a No1 Mk111*
That is a No4Mk1T Yes it can be refurbed
If you are going to re-barrel it, then you'll need some hard learned advice before you set about it. Rebarrelling a No4T isn't quite as simple as the EMER says..................
If it was mine and If the barrel looks ok I would recrown to 11 degrees and leave as is as, it wouldnt look too much out of place I would guess your missing an inch , gather the bits you need and rebuild.
Bindi2 - I know it is a No4 Mk1T. Guess maybe one of my posts wasn't clear. I also have a no1 Mk3*. That has also been sporterized, (fore end cut down and front hand guard missing, but the bolt matches and the barrel is intact. Guess i should start another thread wwith pics on that one to see what I have. It was a freebie given to me by a friend many years ago. I think I have a pretty good idea what I need to put the no4T back together but definitely don't have the funds for the scope at this time. I have gathered from reading that there is more to restoring than just buying the pieces and slapping them together.
If that is 1205 on the butt, then it is a really old telescope from the WATSON stable
Not sure Peter but I wonder if the first digit could be a '6'or an '8'? The wood was obviously sanded, perhaps at the time it was sporterised. As everyone has said, it is restorable & well worth the effort of doing so...
Thanks for the pix.
ATB
I have 8205 recorded as living in England.
I can't make out the number on the butt for sure. It was sanded when they refinished it. I'm getting really interested in the markings. I keep finding more of them (benifit of 56 year old eyes. Surprises all the time). Tomorrow I will take the stock off and see what I find. Day off so I will try to experiment with lighting and see if I can get some good pics of them. Thanks for your interest.