af prefix

[vicvega]

Hi, I have a no4 mk1 that has a very worn finish that i'm unsure of the factory and other info about it. The prefix is af af far as I can tell looks to be scribed or electopenciled in. Also it says 1943 with a 7 above it I assume it was refubished in 1947 is that corect?

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[jrhead75]

What's the first digit of the s/n?

[vicvega]

best I can tell 0

[vicvega]

Above the 1943 it says m4/47 the barrel is a five grove dated 1943 if that helps, thanks.

[jrhead75]

Sounds like BSA Shirley. The marking should be "M47C".

[vicvega]

thanks that well could be with as much wear as it has on the socket, i only see 4 numbers after the prefix i always thought the first was the manufacturer.

[jrhead75]

...I always thought the first was the manufacturer.

Usually that's the case, but BSA used 4 digit s/ns (0001-9999), as well as 5 digit s/ns beginning with a '3' or '4'...usually (the occasional oddball has been showing up lately just to confuse the issue).