British Enfield Sniper???

**Phrogpilot** · 07-03-2010 09:48 AM

Yes, I spelled ENFIELD wrong in the title but I cant edit that, sorry...

Found what I think is a British icon

Enfield sniper at a local gunshop yesterday. It is a No4 Mark 1/2, but is not marked T. It does have the British issue scope mounts, a complete 1943 British scope set up and the wooden cheek piece on a full length stock (its not sporterized like the L42A1's. Were all the of the original guns marked with a T??? It does have an A or AV serial number if that matters...

Thanks,

Kenny

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**Alan de Enfield** · 07-03-2010 10:01 AM

Could be wrong but I dont think Mk1/2 were used for 'Ts' Only Mk1's

**Phrogpilot** · 07-03-2010 10:24 AM

I'm not sure either, but any info would be appreciated...

**jmoore** · 07-03-2010 10:32 AM

I think Captain Laidler icon

's book mentions a FEW 1/2 conversions, but no 1/3s. Sounds like a '43 BSA if "AV". MAYBE no "T". An "A" prefix ('44) should have the "T" (mine does and I know of another or two "A"s which have them).

IF it's real, it's a very, very scarce variant! Be careful , but be prepared to pounce QUICKLY!

**RobD** · 07-03-2010 10:35 AM

Send pictures!

**Alan de Enfield** · 07-03-2010 12:43 PM

My 4T is serial number AV3536 so presumably a close relative. Its a Mk1 (not Mk1/2) 1943

**Peter Laidler** · 07-03-2010 01:18 PM

There were Mk1/2's converted from Mk1's of course and some originated from India recently too but I never saw a Mk1* (or 1/1) T converted to a Mk1/3

**Phrogpilot** · 07-03-2010 08:18 PM

Serial number is A above 0075T if that helps...

**RJW NZ** · 07-03-2010 08:34 PM

A makes it much more interesting, there's a whole slew of info about this letter and what it means, be prepared to buy the rifle.

**Phrogpilot** · 07-03-2010 08:43 PM

Oh, its already bought thanks. $600.00 out the door. I'm trying to post pics soon...

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