BSA No5 Mk1---1947

[rondog]

Sorry, but what's M47C mean? My No.5 MK.1 is also a '47, but I guess it's a Fazakerly (sp?)? So much to learn.....

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[Alan de Enfield]

Sorry, but what's M47C mean? My No.5 MK.1 is also a '47, but I guess it's a Fazakerly (sp?)? So much to learn.....

M47 was the wartime 'secret' code for BSA

M47A was the Small heath factory
M47B was the Redditch, Worcester or Hereford factory
M47C was the Shirley factory

[jcz68]

Hi all

I can see that this is an old post but better late than never I guess.

Just purchased a BSA No.5 Mk.1 (BK1993) in very good condition, guessing it is a 1947 build. Just have to wait for my permit to acquire to come through and I will post some images for those interested.

Was recently sold to a dealer friend by an elderly gentleman (80 I believe) entering a nursing home. It appeared to be in average condition however a days of cleaning gunk off it produced an amazingly good carbine. I would love him to know that his old girl will be cared for so I might have to track him down and get some of her history.

Now the learning begins
Cheers from Australia
John