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    Here is a trials rifle not converted to a sniper.

    http://usedguns.com.au/Product.aspx?p=43673
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    Quote Originally Posted by superbee View Post
    Here is a trials rifle not converted to a sniper.

    http://usedguns.com.au/Product.aspx?p=43673
    Calibre/Item: 303
    Make: Enfield
    Model: Trials Rifle
    Action: Bolt repeater
    Serial No: 27710-A
    Condition: Excellent
    Price: $6000
    Advertised: 3/10/2014
    Licence number: 53082
    Phone: 0458 644 527
    Comment: This rifle was originally a 1931 trials rifle that was upgraded during WWII to No IV configurations. This rifle has not been fired since upgrade and is in excellent condition. Very rare rifle in Australiaicon. $6000 ONO
    Transfering dealer: Tex Gun Supplies, Berrimah NT
    Thanks, looks like a late trials body left over that was finished at BSA in 1941. It has the "Model C" back sight modification: what later became the standard for the No4.
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    Just found in my notes.
    1931 trials sniper # A2351 converted to L42A1 in 1971

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    Quote Originally Posted by superbee View Post
    Just found in my notes.
    1931 trials sniper # A2351 converted to L42A1 in 1971
    Thanks for that one! I do have it logged as being ex-Val Forgett collection and green painted.

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