Sniper Rifles for Auction

[303Aus.]

In case anybody is interested, there is a BRITISH B.S.A. NO.4 MKI*T B/A SNIPER RIFLE listed at item number 201 and a RARE ENFIELD L42AI B/A SNIPER RIFLE listed at item number 202 in the latest Australian Arms Auctions Pty Ltd catalogue. This auction is set for the 2nd of October 2016 and the full catalogue is available for free viewing at the following address: http://australianarmsauctions.com/cat_online_1.html

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[Promo]

I additionally noted the following snipers:
#205: Aussie SMLE sniper with HT mount
#222: SMLE with PPCo scope
#224: SMLE with Martin's Sight
#231: another Aussie SMLE sniper with HT mount
#564: Aussie SMLE sniper with the lower type mount

[CINDERS]

yep 17k for the L-42 think I will leave that to others but would sorely like to be able to purchase it........

[brnom2]

The BSA T is listed as a Mk1* (not Mk1) which surely is a typo, unless im missing something altogether???

[Lee Enfield]

The BSA T is listed as a Mk1* (not Mk1) which surely is a typo, unless im missing something altogether???

It could be a typo, but it is likely simply a misreading of the marking.

Many British No4 rifles are found marked as No4MkI" and some (mostly Maltby's IIRC) are marked as No4MkI* rifles.

I have a (and have seen several others) BSA No4T (1944 or 1945) designation marked as a ' No4MkI" ' .

So far as I am aware, no one has (ever) explained what changes the markings signify on a British manufactured rifle.

A British rifle marked as a No4MkI* is not a rifle with the bolt release simplification adopted by Long Branch and Savage.

[303Aus.]

Did a fair bit of drooling myself, but like you I reckon 17k is a lot of bickies to part with and the better half would hit the roof. Still a man's allowed to dream......................

[brnom2]

Approx auction prices (OZ dollars) including the 15% buyers premium
- BSA No4T = $8912
- L42A1 = $14950
Perhaps some of the more "well heeled" members of the forum may eventually step forward and give us a pictorial of their latest acquisition/s