Details of Lot 64
BSA (M47C)
A SCARCE .303 NO.4T BOLT-ACTION SNIPER RIFLE, NO. C32957

25 1/4-inch barrel, the receiver mounted with a No. 32 Mark 3 telescopic sight, no. 25248, bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine, the butt socket dated 1944 and impressed "TR, FTR", full stocked, 13-inch butt impressed "25887" and with beech cheekpiece, nitro proof, contained in its wooden transit chest, with canvas scope pouch

The rifle was refinished in service and the scope and mount are mismatched. The rifle is sold with a copy of its purchase invoice dated 1987 and has remained with the vendor since that date.
S1

Sold for £2400
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street, London
11 December 2013
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply