Navy issue No.4 MKI T

[jmoore]

I partially agree with Maple_Leaf_Eh, but I have seen more than a few 1944 "T" rifles that are likely stores room queens. I suspect that "proven" rifles were first to be used and reused and rebuilt and first out the door to the field again. No sense messing up the "new" kit...

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[Terrylee]

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My father was a sniping instructor at the Royal Marine Small Arms School during the Second World War. I have several photographs in which No.4 Sniper rifles are featured,

[Beerhunter]

I'm afraid that I vote for the N being the serial number prefix as well. It is the right letter for the year and it would be odder for the serial number not to have letter prefix.

As to the N's positioning, my BSA No.4T has the letter/numbers all in line but it is real squeeze with the last number almost not making it. So I make that a good reason for marking the OP's rifle the way it is.

[ickmann]

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My father was a sniping instructor at the Royal Marine Small Arms School during the Second World War. I have several photographs in which No.4 Sniper rifles are featured,

That is a great photograph!