ShtLE No1 Mk111* Sniper - property of Lt N.W. Methven, M.C, OC Bailey's Sharpshooters

[superbee]

Wasn't there supposed to be a book printed on bailey's sharpshooters???

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[desperatedan]

Wasn't there supposed to be a book printed on bailey's sharpshooters???

Yes, it's mentioned at the very end of the auctioneers description - see above.

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I suspect this photo shows the very rifle in question - it is definitely an Aldis/Purdey SMLE with sporterised wood. Methven is the officer seated, with the rifle lying flat across his legs.

From that photo Roger it confirms that sporterisation was de rigueur for most if not all of them.