No.32 Mk 1

[CINDERS]

I was sort of hoping those with the records and experience some forumers on the site have they may be able to source which rifle it was paired to as the bracket may not be what the scope was originally paired to with the rifle. But in saying that the bracket may also be a source for another T's identification.
When you look at things the T was a niche piece of equipment and not that many made or built up given the numbers of No.4's made during WWII and post WWII.

[Roger Payne]

I suspect what you suggest about the bracket not being originally mated to the scope may be correct Cinders. All bar the first few dozen HBM Co scopes were undated, but I would imagine that the one in question probably dates from 42 or 43. The serial number on the scope bracket relates to a G prefix mid (ish) 1944 BSA Shirley rifle, which would be much more likely to have been fitted with a Mk2, Mk2/1, or Mk3 scope. A few late Mk1's were fitted to 1944 rifles, but these are generally Mk1 scopes produced by William Watson as this company suffered in bombing raids resulting in a delay in its introduction of the Mk2 scope - serial numbers usually in the 14,000ish range, judging by the few I've seen.

[Entry Level]

I have been shooting my T with a Mk 1 for a few years now and find the only time I have to deal with " gives piles a good name" is when I think I need to change my load criteria. I am lucky to own my T and figure having to re O the scope is just the perks of having the beauty. Anyway my two pennies worth.

[Roger Payne]

You're right EL. I am sure Peter would confirm that whilst a Mk1 scope is a pain to zero, once it's done it'll shoot as well as a Mk2 or a Mk3.