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LOT 407
Very Fine World War II British BSA No. 4 Mk I (T) Enfield Bolt Action Sniper Rifle with Scope, Scope Case and Rifle Sleeve - Serial no. H35018, 303 British cal., 25 inch round bbl., black/blue finish, hardwood stock. This BSA manufactured No. 4 Mk I (T) Enfield Sniper rifle is fitted with a reproduction No. 32 Mk II scope and mount. “M47C/1944/ H35018/TR” marked on the left of the stock socket. The comb of the stock has a hardwood cheekpiece held
on with two wood screws. Standard blade front sight and “N67” marked ladder rear sight with the peep correctly removed. The correct British acceptance proofs are located on the underside of the stock at the wrist along with “S51” behind the pistol grip area indicating conversion by H&H. “S.L” and matching serial
number “35018” stamped on the underside of the forend.
Matching serial number also marked on the bolt handle. The reproduction scope is marked “TEL SIGHTING/No32MkII/ OS.1650A/1944 No16856” on the tube, and it has the standard
post and cross-hair reticle pattern, and is fitted in an unmarked reproduction cast scope mount. Includes a period tan/green canvas scope case, reproduction tan canvas rifle soft case, reproduction brown leather scope covers, and reproduction tan canvas sling. CONDITION: Very fine, retains 95% wartime arsenal applied blackened oil finish on the receiver, bolt, stock socket, bands and trigger guard, and 85% original blue finish on the barrel and forend cap with a few small areas of light pitting. Wood is also very fine with defined edges, some light handling marks, a few cracks visible on top ahead of the buttplate, and crisp stampings. Mechanically excellent. Reproduction scope and mount are both excellent with crisp/clear optics.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 408
Very Fine British BSA Model L42A1 Enfield Bolt Action Sniper
Rifle with Scope, Transport Case and “Scout Regiment”
Spotting Scope - Serial no. V38361, 7.62 cal., 27 1/2 inch round
bbl., black finish, walnut stock. Developed in the 1960s and
deployed in the 1970s, the Enfield L42A1 was an upgrade of the No. 4 Mk I (T) sniper rifle configured for use with
7.62x51 NATO ammunition, fitted with a high pressure bolt head and hammer forged target barrel. Additionally, No. 32 Mk III scopes were also upgraded to match the new caliber. About half of the approximately 900 L42A1 rifles manufactured were condemned and destroyed post-service by the Ministry of Defense. Standard iron sights mounted on the barrel and receiver. “19T” on top of the extractor assembly and bolt handle, and “L42A1 D71”
on the left side of the receiver. The scope body is finished in black, with the original No. 32 Mk III markings lined out and the original “AK&S” manufacturer and “1945” date markings left untouched, and “1240-99-963-2063/TEL STRT STG L1A1/OS2429 GA/No22913” added below, and the ring base numbered “V38361” to match the rifle. Smooth stock, with a brass buttplate and an extended cheekpiece attached to the comb. Import mark underneath the barrel. Included with the rifle is a green painted hardwood transport case, a green steel scope case stenciled
to match the scope and tagged to match the rifle, leather case strap, green nylon sling, and a large “spyglass” style collapsing scope marked “TELE. SCT.REGTS. MK2/ H.C.R. & SON Ltd/OS 126 GA/NO.28421/(broad arrow)”, with a brass body and textured exterior. Traditionally carried by the “observer” (aka spotter) in a 2-man sniper team, the Scout Regiment scope provided a high power optic that was very useful for spotting enemy forces that were either camouflaged or concealed in deep foliage, which could potentially include enemy snipers.
CONDITION: Very fine as arsenal rebuilt with 90% plus black finish, showing some light handling marks and edge wear overall. The stock is in equal condition, with some light pressure dents. The scout regiment scope has a loose lens and is need of repair, the L1A1 rifle scope is very good, with crisp optics and mild exterior wear, and the transport case is very good. Mechanically excellent.
258 Estimate: 6,000 - 9,000