Maltby sniper

[smle addict]

Hello All,

I purchased this rifle back in March from Rock Island Auction. I have been on the look-out for a Maltby T for many years. I've only ever seen three come up for auction, and I was always outbid. This one came up on their auction catalogue, and I was able to sell a few other long arms in my safe to cover what I expected to be a very spendy rifle. Well, I didn't get it cheap, but I am happy with it.

It is a 1941 Maltby produced No 4T, serial #17302. The barrel is dated 1945, and has "FTR" and "T" added to the butt socket. Rifle came minus a cheekpiece, and the wrist was not stamped with a 'scope number. I had a original cheekpiece I picked up many years ago and fitted it.

The scope is a Frankenstein. It's an HBMC Mk 1 scope with Mk 2 drums, a Mk 3 OG, and a no 42 erector assembly. Scope was serviced in the UK some years back.

I have been building loads for this rifle and finally found a combination it likes. First five rounds landed to the right of center, approximately 1 inch group. 1-click left centered the next five-shot group, which measured just over 1-1/2 inch. The rifle is a dream to shoot.

I sent the next 20 rounds out to 200 hundred yards, and maintained a group just over 3.5 inches, with five hitting the "X". Unfortunately, the wind tore my target off the frame and blew it over the hill. I wasn't able to get a picture. I'll take it out again and shoot the 200. I'll take a pic (so long as it's good) before mother nature takes it away.

Anyway, here are the pics. Enjoy.

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