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Model: No.4 MK1 (T)
Serial: X33535
Date of Manufacture: 1945
Caliber: .303 British
Finish: Parkerized
Barrel Length: 25 1/4"
Optics/Sights: Winged Protected Blade Front with Fold Adjustable Aperture Rear and Scope Mount
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Stock with Wood Cheek Rising Piece
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard / The left side plate above the trigger is stamped “M47C 1945 TR X33535”. The right side of the receiver is stamped “England” with British proof marks. The rear of the receiver behind the bolt is also stamped with British proof marks. The right side of the barrel is stamped “.303 2/22 18/5 tons”. The bottom of the stock is stamped “S51”. Chest: The chest is stamped “BAS8734 CHEST S.A.No.15 MK.1 TEL SGT Mk 3”. The top of the Chest has a shipping label
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
During the Second World War, the British No. 4 rifle was adapted for use as a sniper weapon, particularly recognized for its accuracy during factory tests. These modifications included the addition of a wooden cheek piece and telescopic sight mounts designed to accept the No. 32 3.5× telescopic sight. The No. 32 scope featured a field of view of 8 degrees and 20 minutes, along with a bullet drop compensation range drum graduated in 50-yard increments up to 1,000 yards. Side adjustments could be made in 2 MOA increments via a drum mounted on the side of the sight. The modified rifles were designated as No. 4 Mk. I (T) and had to meet rigorous accuracy standards: placing seven of seven shots within a 5-inch circle at 200 yards and six of seven shots within a 10-inch circle at 400 yards. The cheekpiece was affixed with two screws, and the rear "battle sight" was ground off to accommodate the No. 32 telescope mounted on the left side of the receiver. Each No. 32 scope was matched and serial numbered to its specific rifle. The No. 32 telescope underwent three marks in British service: the Mk. I was introduced in 1942, followed by the Mk. II in 1943, which improved side adjustments to finer 1 MOA increments, and finally the Mk. III in 1944, which enhanced the field of view to 8 degrees and 30 minutes.
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