I recently was shown a No.1 MkIII rifle that was alleged to be a rifle used in Britishicon rifle matches. Inletted flush to the butt stock surface was a 5/8 inch diameter brass disc and screw. The circumference was marked Swinborne (sp ? and poor memory) matches, 1938, x. x. Reynolds. It was not the author/match shooter Reynolds. I was told that the disc was added before matches to indicate the owner as the rifle was surrendered for testing prior to the matches. Does this make any sense at all? I like baloney on the plate but not with my guns. If the gun was used in multiple matches, shouldn't it have discs all over?

The rifle had no Fulton or other regulating markings, no match sights and had been "sporterized/ butchered" to boot. $450 seemed excessive for a brass disc and a verbal story. Comments appreciated.
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