British BSA No.4 Mk.I .303 Rifle (W7442)

Made by BSA in 1943, this No.4 Mk.I rifle has the the rough external finish peculiar to rifles of this period. The parts are blued rather than painted, a finish adopted later in the war. The woodwork is walnut, and like the metal parts has a rougher finish than that normally found on British rifles.

This rifle has wear to the blued finish, and a number of marks, dings, and dents on the woodwork. The barrel shows wear and has pitting throughout.

This rifle has a number of rare wartime expediencies. The rifle has no half-cock, and the cocking piece has been made without the grooves normally found on this part. The trigger guard is of welded construction. The magazine has been converted from a Mk.III model. The front barrel band is of pressed metal construction.