Newly bought 1943 T sniper.

[Roger Payne]

Yes, an interesting rifle. The body side wall T is smaller than the norm, but is of the same style. I have seen several of these rifles over the years (& own one), all of them being 43 BSA's.

Incidentally, what are the letters marked onto the inside of the body side-wall by the front pad screws?

You may also find it has the BSA examiner's stamp on it but not the D6E - but this is common on earlier rifles.

Nice find.