1942 BSA No4 stamping question

[Roger Payne]

Sorry, I mistook it for suncorite. Sounds more like the work of a previous owner! You may find the original finish is intact underneath if you feel brave enough to remove the paint..... I suppose it depends on how much you want to play about with it. Indeed, you can just enjoy it as it is.

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[jonh172]

Confirmed, bolt knob is hollowed out

[Roger Payne]

Can you make out what the writing is on the bolt handle, just where it joins the bolt body? I was wondering if it might be M47/C? If so, it is probably a later made replacement bolt, but of the same manufacturer. In 1942 BSA were still using the 'B' to identify their No4 bodies (receivers) & bolt bodies.

ATB.

[jonh172]

Looks like a poorly struck M/47C

[Roger Payne]

Yes, looks rather like it. Perhaps a replacement bolt (nicely serial numbered) from the same manufacturer....