Savage No4 Mk1* 1942 - can't ID some markings

[JerryEAL]

The B is actually an LB for Longbranch. The C/|\ is a Canadian Government ownership stamp. Search "Longbranch No4 Mk1* ".

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[XLesky]

It has been taken onto the books in New Zealand during WW2. (the NZ and rack number stamped)

The "B" on Savage made rifle bodies is quite common; I do not believe that it has much to do with BSA. The "B" on the rearsight could indicate BSA though.

The shaving of wood from the rear of the fore-end is to fit the mounting plate of competition target sights - adjustable iron sights rather than a scope.

The bolthead marks seem to be the Savage "square S" and proof/acceptance marks.

Thanks, I figured based on the NZ marks that it went to them at some point. Also, the two different serials are on both the bolt and socket, so I take it that the serial was changed in NZ ownership?

Does anyone have pictures of that type of competition sights? Haven't found anything with that type mount via Google.

The B is actually an LB for Longbranch. The C/|\ is a Canadian Government ownership stamp. Search "Longbranch No4 Mk1* ".

So that's the mark that looks like a box with a tail on it?

There seems to be a D or something there closer to the bolt body, does it mean anything?