I recently acquired a "sporterized" No. 8.
The bolt has the usual markings (Birmingham proof on bolthead, Fazakerley factory stamps), but BU is prominently marked on the top of the bolt body, which is bright-finished.

Does anyone know what this might signify?

Patrick
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