An original, 1943 dated, WW2 303 calibre No.4 MK II rifle. The all original woodwork and metal work of this weapon are in excellent condition. It has a winged fore sight, swivel peep rear sight and alloy butt plate with trap. The rifle is fitted with original webbing sling. The breech is marked 'No 4 MK 1' & ROF (F) (Royal Ordnance Factory Fazakerley) & dated 12/43 (December 1943). The grip strap is marked with serial number PA28573’. Deactivated to UK specification in 1998 the weapon cocks and dry fires & its magazine can be removed. The rifle comes with an original ‘Pig Sticker’ Socket Bayonet. The bayonet’s 8” blade is straight and undamaged, the socket has the correct release catch which functions as it should and is marked with No.4 MK II designation. The bayonet’s original steel scabbard has a frog locket and ball end. The correct zinc alloy throat piece of the scabbard has No.4 MK 1 designation. The scabbard is fitted with an original webbing frog. The price includes deactivation certificate and UK delivery. Sn 23484:54
£945.00