What can you tell me about this No. 4, Mk. 1 Rifle?

[nzl1a1collector]

This rifle is coming up for sale in the next auction in October here in New Zealand. The standard markings have been removed from the wrist and the side of the receiver. On top of the crown is marked REGULATED BY FULTONS. The serial number appears to be restamped and matches the Bolt. Somehow I don’t think WW2 Sniper rifles were using Alan head/Cap screws, so that dates the mounting of the scope to post 50’s. Anyone have any information on the German made scope. I would like to ensure the description that goes into the catalogue truly reflects what this rifle is.

Thanks in advance.

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[Woodsy]

It looks like a civilian modification to me. Oigee 'scopes and those German double lever mounts were popular here in the 1950's and very early '60's.

[nzl1a1collector]

That's what I thought. I certainly don't want to see the words 'Sniper Rifle' in the catalogue when the rifle isn't one.

Do you think it would of come to New Zealand ex Fultons through the trade, since it has their marking on it or would it of been sent to Fultons to be worked on and sent back?

[Woodsy]

I would suspect that the rifle came here from Fultons for NRA members, and the 'scope was fitted sometime later. Why? is the question, as there was no NRA competition for such rifles until the introduction of 'F' class which was during the '90's I believe, and well after that 'scope and mount combo was around. It is entirely possible that it was a useable combo off an old hunting No.4 that was used to build an early 'F' class rifle.