Enfield No4 MkI T Sniper Rifle No 32 Scope 303 British Bolt Action C&R
SOLD FOR: $4225
LSB#: 210701DW12
Make: Enfield, BSA Shirley
Model: No4 MkI (T). This Sniper Rifle has been refurbished. Some of the parts were replaced during the refurbishment.
Serial Number: V37543
Year of Manufacture: 1945
Caliber: .303 British
Action Type: Bolt Action with Removable Magazine
Markings: The import mark on the left side of the stock collar reads “ENGLAND”. The left side of the stock collar is marked “M47C” (the code for BSA Shirley), “1945”, with the serial number, and “TR” (the final inspection proof prior to being upgraded to a sniper by Holland & Holland). The left side of the receiver is marked “No.4 Mk.I” (faded) and “T” (signifying a No.32 telescope had been fitted, and the combination had met all inspections). The left front of the receiver is marked with a “crown / BNP” proof. The rear of the receiver is marked with 2 “crowned” inspection stamps. The rear of the bolt handle is marked “TV7543”. The bolt head is marked “S” for savage and with a “flaming bomb”. The top nosecap is marked “V.N.S.”. The bottom of the grip is marked “H.M. / Co LTD” and with an “arrow head”. The buttplate door is marked with a Canadian Acceptance mark “arrow inside a C”. There are a few other small markings on the rifle.
The No.32 scope is marked “TEL. SIGHTING / No. 32 MKI / W / 1941 No.1183 / arrowhead”. The bottom of the scope is marked with Israeli markings that include a “six pointed star”, “Hebrew letters” and “6592”. The side of the scope base has been restamped with the rifle’s serial number; no letter prefix. The scope base and rings are marked with matching assembly numbers. They are marked “252 / 252” and “253 / 253”.
Barrel Length: Approximately 25 Inches
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade set between two protective ears. The rear flip up sight ladder is marked from “2 – 13”. The rear fixed aperture was removed in order to mount the scope.
The two scope mounts on the left side of the receiver each have a threaded hole for accepting the scope base that is attached to the scope. The scope is a fixed 3 power with a post reticle. Most of the glass lens view is clear. The edges of the view show a few small black flecks. The adjustment knobs turn. The refinished scope tube has small scratches and a patch of surface erosion showing through the finish. The tube and knobs show scrapes. The mounting screws are integral to the base. The base, oversized screw heads and rings show scrapes & handling marks. Overall the scope assembly is in about Very Good Plus condition.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The hardwood stock has a straight grip, raised cheek piece, nose caps, two barrel bands, two sling loops and a metal buttplate with hinged door for storage. The buttplate shows small scratches and small dents. The raised cheek piece is secured by two screws. It shows a small cut out next to the finger grooves. The left side of the stock shows a filled surface repair below the receiver. The wood shows scrapes and small scratches. The LOP measures 13 ¼ inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good Plus to Fine overall condition as refurbished.
Type of Finish: Black
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The muzzle & grooves are grey and the rifling is deep. There is fouling & erosion in the grooves and at the muzzle. The fouling should clean up some.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 80% of its current metal finish. Areas of the metal have been treated with cold blue, The metal shows several scrapes & scratches which have removed the black paint finish. The exposed oil darkened metal below the paint shows discoloration from oxidation. The left side of the stock collar has excess wood finished on it. The screw heads show heavy use. Some of the receiver markings are faded. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus condition.
Mechanics: Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The rifle comes with a No 32 scope assembly; see above. The rifle comes with a 10-round magazine that shows scrapes & scratches. Overall it is in about Very Good Plus condition.
Our Assessment: This Enfield No.4 Mk1 T Sniper Rifle started out as an Enfield No.4 Mk1 made at BSA Shirley during WWII. It was selected for its inherent accuracy and then upgraded to sniper configuration by Holland & Holland. This Sniper Rifle has been refurbished. Some of the rifle’s parts were replaced during the refurbishment. The rifle comes with a refurbished No. 32 scope that is in great shape. The scope has Israeli markings on it and was probably put to use by the IDF.