No.3 Mk1*(T)A with PPCo scope

[Nigel]

Can't remember if I have posted these before but if anyone ever doubted Ian Skennerton's view that some PPCo scopes were fitted to the No.3 (P14) during WW2 by Alexander Martin (July 1940 contract) then here are some pics to prove it. These came from a little know pamphlet titled Field-Craft for the Home Guard - it must be very scarce, printed in Glasgow and used for the loacal LDV units. It is a 96 page pamphlet based on a series of talks given to Members of the Home Guard (L.D.V.) specially selected for employment as Sniper, Obeservers or Scouts. Printed Sept 1940. Author was a sniper during WW1 - A T Walker of the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders.

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[Badger]

Thanks Nigel… excellent information …

For those interested and for some additional background about Pattern 1914 converted sniper rifles, refer to the United Kingdom - Knowledge Library and read these entries with their accompanying photo montages.

No.3 MkI* (T)A Sniper Rifle - (Pattern 1914 Mk1* W (T)A Sniper Rifle)
(Manufactured by Winchester) Serial #W209977
Sniper conversion by Alexander Martin (Glasgow) - Scope Mount Serial #209977
c/w Model 1916 (3x) Pattern 4 Scope Serial #71262
(Mfg by Aldis Bros. - Birmingham)
c/w 1907 Pattern leather sling
(Mfg by W.T.& B. Co. - 1918)
(Also marked J.J.M. - 1918)
ONLY 421 converted by Alexander Martin (Rifle Maker, Glasgow)


No.3 MkI* (T) Rifle - (Pattern 1914 Mk1* W (T) Sniper Rifle)
(Manufactured by Winchester - Serial #W226763)
c/w Model 1918 (3x) Scope Serial #226763 (Mfg by B.S.A Guns)
c/w 1907 Pattern leather sling
ONLY 79 converted by B.S.A. Guns


No.3 MkI* (T) Rifle - (Pattern 1914 Mk1* W (T) Sniper Rifle)
(Manufactured by Winchester - Serial #W196128)
c/w Model 1918 (3x) Scope (Mfg by Periscopic Prism Co. Ltd.)
c/w 1908 Web Pattern sling (Mfg in 1913 by M.E. Co.)
ONLY 2,001 converted by Periscopic Prism Co. Ltd.

Regards,
Doug