.303 British. 25.2" barrel. SN: D12613. Suncorite arsenal refinish to metal parts over Parkerizing with polished bolt body and follower mounting hardwood semi pistol grip stock with full length upper handguard and spliced comb. Bolt action semi-detachable magazine fed repeating rifle charged with stripper clips. Item mounts simplified two-position rear aperture and front blade sights with protectors. Left receiver marked R.O.F.M. NO 4 MK 1 1941, indicating it was made by the Royal Ordnance Factory, Maltby in 1941. Left side of rear action body additionally struck AL/21430. Item features scattered British military proofs with an S marked nosecap, and some further shallow markings to stock fittings. Serial number of bolt matches the receiver. Star marking to the top of the forward receiver. Stock features an alloy buttplate, two-groove rifling, and a canvas sling. {C&R}

Very Good as Arsenal Refinished. Bore is dirty with some grease and residue that may clean to Very Bright with crisp rifling throughout. Metal finish flaking on the bolt handle and at the edges of the magazine and stock fittings. Some traces of gray to brown patina forming in losses with light cycling wear. Stock has been lightly sanded with some stains and handling wear, and seam of comb splice opening up. Mechanically functional.