What is this rifle?

[chuckerb]

Hi to all, I am tryig to find out as to what this rifle is and what it is worth, it has a weird sight setup on it to look threw like a peep sight.I have lots of pics of it that I will try to down load and hope some one can tell me what it is, sniper rifle or target rifle really want to no as I am selling it . Charles B.

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[Lucas Delanchy]

Hi to all, looking for answeres about a old rifle.thanks in advance to all can help me. Charles B.

It's a Parker Hale 5a sight. There are many variations but this one is worth at least £90 in that condition and the rifle £400 depending on condition and model of the SMLE. I had a friend who sold the same sight for £120 and a mint mk3 SMLE for £445. This sporterised one I feel is worth £200. As a registered RFD we don't see these very often. Perhaps due to rareness or because they're unsaleable.

Hope this helps,
Lucas.

[chuckerb]

Thanks Lucas, Were would I find the model number on this rifle?

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It's a Parker Hale 5a sight. There are many variations but this one is worth at least £90 in that condition and the rifle £400 depending on condition and model of the SMLE. I had a friend who sold the same sight for £120 and a mint mk3 SMLE for £445. This sporterised one I feel is worth £200. As a registered RFD we don't see these very often. Perhaps due to rareness or because they're unsaleable.

Hope this helps,
Lucas.

Thanks for reply Lucas, where would the model number be on this rifle or SMLE? thanks Charles B.

[browningautorifle]

Here in Canada, it's just a sporterized #1Mk3. It's no sniper rifle, although the ParkerHale 5A sight is a nice edition. It's very adjustable so any ammo you use will shoot where you want. The rifle would be worth about $150 CDN and the sight maybe $200 CDN, the rust might be an issue. That all means everything works correctly. The rifles were sporterized post WW2 and this is the end result.

[Aussie48]

Your photo #3 tells you all you want to know

BSA, 1918, Sht Le Mk 3 star

Dick

[Lucas Delanchy]

BSA, 1918, Sht Le Mk 3 star

Dick is spot on!

[browningautorifle]

Remember, Pounds Sterling prices don't apply here in Victoria...

[mike16]

pound of flesh maybe

[BushyFromOz]

Good looking sporting stock on it