No4T Mk1 (T)
Sniper Rifle
Serial No: 0C4675
Savage 1942
Calibre .303
Commission Sale
Just Come In From A Collector Who Is Thinning Out His Collection
£TBA
303 Lee Enfield No4Mk1T Sniper Rifle, Savage 1942
Small Arms Chest, Scope Tin, Original 1907 Leather Sling
Rifle No: 0C4675 - Scope No32 Mk3 Serial No 20139
Being an early NoT these would have been converted at Enfield. A few Savage rifles I have had, have been the Less Scope Examples.
I think this was one of those Less Scope examples that has had a scope fitted later in service, also been through post war FTR and refinished with Suncorite
The front pad was loose so took the opportunity to take pictures of the machining before I sweated it back on.
The leather sling is missing one keeper and getting a bit fragile.
Bore is OK and gauges fine
I have taken lots of pictures showing the relevant details & markings which a collector would be looking for.
If you need to see any more just let me know
Transit Chest Markings POD. Point of Departure.
RSSD= Returned Stores Sub-Depot. ORDEP=Ordnance Depot. The remainder
are transit numbers.
The Rear of Chest is Marked 6 of 8 - ie Batch of 8 No4T's
Correct Early Savage Low Wall Fore-end
The black Suncorite 259 Post War Refinish is to clear to see in this close up image
Still Retains the
Savage Mk1 Rear Sight
Just possible to make out the FTR marking below the serial number
Cooke Troughton & Simms No 32 MkIII Scope - Serial No 20139
Rose Brothers Scope Bracket - Marked JG - Previously Used on Rifle AY8199
Original Leather Lense Cover
Found this letter rolled up in the butt
Later sling swivel retro-fitted to No4T rifles
as they gave more clearance when fitting the 1907 sling
Feint Serial No 0C4675
Feint Rifle Serial No 0C4675 & No32 Scope No
20139
Action Machining
for the Scope Front Scope Mount Pad
Front Pad Was Loose (Common Problem) So Took The Opportunity To Take Images
Befroe It Was Sweated Back On
RSAF Enfield Inspection Marks On Barrel
Armourers Bedding Repairs - They Wear Out Under Recoil & Allows The Fore-End To Float
Barrel Knox Form Bedding Insert
RSAF Enfield Inspection Marks On Hand Guard
Rear of Transit Chest
Paper Label in the No8 Tin has been changed at
least 3 times, feint partial numbers that appear to match the rifle &
scope
