I've got (had for years, no import stamps) a No 1 MKlll* stamped "GR" over the Crown symbol with a very small "R" beneath, below that is "1944" over "Sht L.E." over "III star" (as opposed to an *) on the right side. The serial no. ,9061, is stamped on the right side of the receiver ring, there are no other numbers on the rifle. On the receiver end of the barrel, is the "stacked rifle" stamp. The trigger guard is stamped "BA", the rear sight and stock band are stamped "OA". The nose cap has holes in the ears, round on the left side and oblong on the right. The transverse screw is flush with the surrounding metal, lacking the oversize screw commonly found. The nosecap has the usual contour as opposed to the Ishapore pattern.

The rifle is in excellent condition and is stocked in what appears to be walnut, except for the forward upper handguard, which appears to be beech. I believe this to be a "dispersal" rifle with a BSA barrel and what could be Aussie (orange arsenal) parts. On the buttstock, "L" by the way, on the underside, near the trigger guard is stamped "1956" over "47c" over the broad arrow.

I would appreciate anything anyone could tell me about this rifle, I've had it for thirty plus years, and it's a very good shooter. It would be nice to know something of it's past.
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