No8
Mk1 Matching Numbers & in Excellent Condition. There were two action styles, one is very similar to the
No5 & the second based on a standard No4 Action, both were purpose
built as the No8 some This a Genuine No8 that is 100% correct and has not been played around whilst in civillian ownership The rear sight is correct and has the "H" setting when used with the Landscape Targets. Whilst BSA designed and manufactured the No.8 rifle at
the Shirley factory on the outskirts of Birmingham, mostly for a New Zealand
Contract,
A Genuine No8 built in 1952 This is a Fazakerley made example at the Royal Ordnance Factory in Lancashire. This example is fitted with a S Marked Butt which is 12mm Shorter than standard - Also comes with a Genuine 1971 dated standrad length butt if the new owner finds this to short. **************** In addition to this, there is a set of Parker Hale Target Sights correct for the No8 PARKER- HALE MODEL 5D APERTURE SIGHT Designed as an alternative set of sights to interchangewith
the military front and backsight for serious competition shooting, requested
by the Ministry of Supply.
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