central target swivel

[sjt351]

i have a central target swivel with m47c and broad arrow stamped on the screw, would this have been fitted on a no4 T. any opinions welcome
regards sjt

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[Peter Laidler]

There are two types of central target shooting swivels. The MILITARY one was fitted to the No4T and the No8 rifle. the COMMERCIAL one was fitted to whoever fancied one on his rifle. They're not the same and are quite easily recognised by their length. They've been identified here several times so maybe one of the computer literate's could bring up the answer

[tbonesmith]

When you say a central target swivel, do you mean it has "Central" marked around the swiveling sleeve, or just that style?

[Badger]

There's an excellent discussion about sling swivels by Peter Laidler and others under most Knowledge Library entries for various No.4(T)'s ...

As an example, check the "Collectors Comments and Feedback" for:

Milsurp Knowledge Library - 1944 Enfield No.4 Mk1(T) Sniper Rifle

Also, here's another older thread in the forum on the same subject which has a lot of interesting information and feedback:

Center Sling Swivel

Regards,
Doug

[sjt351]

the only markings on it are on the screw itself m47c and the broad arrow
regards sjt

[tbonesmith]

I think that makes it correct for your No4T. The after market ones were marked A.J.P. or Parker Hale or Central. M47C and broad arrow mean it's pretty well a military part.

[Peter Laidler]

I'll clear things up sjt. If your trigger guard has the wire loop in front of the magazine housing, then-
If the sling loop rotates through 360 degrees, you have a commercial sling loop. BSA gave/sold a lot of the loop and swivel parts to the commercial gun trade in the 50's
If the loop is prevented from turning through 360 degrees by the wire loop, it's a genuine T swivel

[sjt351]

thanks people for your help ,as swivel does not turn 360 i would say it is the correct one
cheers steve