1915 BSA Mk.III* - been through a lot, still going

[spinecracker]

Thought I'd share this one before she found a new home. A 1915 BSA ShtLE MK.III* with a barrel date of 1918. Although I can only assume that this was a rebarrel during the 1st World War (they wouldn't have had a receiver knocking around at the factory that long without slapping a barrel on??), they used exactly the same font on the new barrel's serial number as on the receiver. All serial numbers match, with the old rear sight blade serial crossed out and a new serial number stamped (done during the rebarrel?). This rifle also has the green paint applied during the 2nd World War, so it has been through at least 2 major conflicts. She is 102 years old, has seen 2 wars, and still shoots. I am lucky to have her, even for a short while.

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