Found this on Gunboards and just had to share it
Riflechair
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"In 1949, The Hong Kong Regiment were reorganized and became part of the Hong Kong Defence Force, which also included separate air and naval units. In 1951 the new combined defence force was granted the title 'Royal', and replacement colours were entrusted to the care of the regiment as successor to the defunct Defence Corps..."
----Wikipedia

This rifle has no import marks and shows only the crowned "BM" proof on the receiver ring. "RHKDF 54" is stamped on the buttsocket, magazine and bolt handle. It would seem that "54" is the serial number and not a date, as the bolt is a Fazakerley bolt dated 1954 and I don't believe this rifle was put together in the UKicon.
Bolt handle...


Magazine...


Buttsocket...


And now the real mystery. This is set up as a No4 rifle, with a full length 1953 dated "M47 C" barrel and yet this is what the receiver looks like.



Now look at this CNo4Mk1*


Cool Eh!
They used a No5 action and re-issued her as a No4Mk1
Is it possible the original marks were retained (Made by BSA at Shirley Factory)?
Someone re-numbered this rifle.
Above all else the serial number is 54
Lucky Bastard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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