7.7x56mmR caliber. 18.5" barrel length. SN: CC1583. Bolt-action carbine with conical flash hider and adjustable rear aperture sight. Armament displays a blued metal finish with wood furniture, and lightening cuts to receiver, barrel, bolt and bolt handle. Manufacturer code M/47C over a production date of 1945 indicating BSA Shirley manufacture. Same mark applied to front sight block and barrel band. {Crown over BNP} proof mark to barrel and receiver. Underside of buttstock marked with {Arrow}/M47A followed by {crown}/4B. Barrel marked .303 2.222"/18.5 TOMS PERU. Bolt and receiver match. Receiver left is marked No.5MK.1. Item is equipped with Mk I large aperture sight graduated to 800 yards with B marking, and sling swivels.
Condition:
Good. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Blued metal finish shows cycling wear and edge wear overall with finish to stock and left grip heavily worn. Wood furniture shows handling wear with some scratches and mars overall. Forward and upper handguard loose. Patina forming to sling swivels and recoil pad has hardened with abrasions.
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