Mystery (to me) No1

[davecatlow]

Hello.
I recently acquired what appears to be a No1 Mk3. It has the magazine cut-off and volley sights. I'm puzzled by the markings. The wrist is stamped "BSACo" but has no model or year. The receiver and barrel are stamped "Sale Permit" around a GR-type crown. Can anyone tell me about this rifle?

Thanks!
Dave

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[Beerhunter]

It's a BSA "Commercial". That is to say one not made for HM Government, thus the lack of Model etc. It should have Crowned BM Proof marks.

[browningautorifle]

How about some pics on this Dave? We'd love to see...

[davecatlow]

That's a start. The proof is a crown over a "B" over an "A2"
So the rifle was sold commercially? Is this a common find? I've never seen one before.

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I'd like to post some pictures, but I can't seem to get them to upload. I'll keep working on it.

[browningautorifle]

If you just can't...message me and I'll post them for you. One of the mods will likely be along shortly and take you in hand though...

[davecatlow]

Well I think I got them to attach.

[davecatlow]

Anyone have an idea what the little "***" inside the trigger guard was added for?

[Thunderbox]

Very nice early commercial No1 MkIII. Might well be pre-WW1, as the "sale permit" marks usually seem to occur on No1 Mk1s and Long Lees.

[Badger]

Also some pics on Jay Currah's Lee Enfield Web Site:

Jay Currah's Lee Enfield Web Site - Commercial Enfields Page

Regards,
Doug

[browningautorifle]

the little "***" inside the trigger guard

I believe that's an early version of trigger stop. Very nice old rifle.