BSA sporting rifle no.1 Naval stamped

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Hi

I have just purchased the above commercial sporting rifle manufactured by BSA and it is stamped on the left side of the butt socket with ‘N’ over NO.1.S.R. with a broad arrow stamp underneath. As this looks to me like ‘service’ markings, do you possibily have any information on the British navy having purchased any .303 calibre commercial sporting rifles?

It’s a factory made sporter, with flat, engine turned rib, express sights and scroll engraving on the action, trigger guard and butt plate. It is fitted with a No.2 10 shot magazine, rather than the usual sporting type.

I’ll hopefully add a few images when the light is better for photography. Many thanks.

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