BSA serial number stamp

[Craig Eberhardt]

I have read that BSA serial numbers were stamped on the bolt handle with a distinctive font.

Can anyone show me an example of this font?

I am looking at buying a 44 BSA with an M prefix but the M looks a bit wonky. Anyone happen to have an M prefix example?

Thanks in advance

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[Peter Laidler]

I don't think that there was a specific font as such. They just bought in commercially manufactured letter/number stamps. Just like the MoD did.

[Roger Payne]

Yes, & original BSA bolts will have the hollowed out bolt handle knob. The stamping is usually fairly deep & not particularly tidy - but always legible.

[muffett.2008]

A stylised B

[bekoki]

Hi,

here there are some pictures of my BSA (M prefix), bolt handle included.

Alessandro

[jona]

Hi,

here there are some pictures of my BSA (M prefix), bolt handle included.

Alessandro

I believe he was referring to BSA Shirley, which would make the rifle a No. 4 Mk 1.

[bekoki]

I believe he was referring to BSA Shirley, which would make the rifle a No. 4 Mk 1.

Ops, I hadn't noticed the manufacturing year...