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Maltby L8A2 .308 Cal SN: W10928

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Maltby L8A2 .308 Cal SN: W10928
British military magazine fed bolt action target rifle chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO. Arsenal rebuilt utilizing a No 4 Mk 1/2 receiver, originally built by Maltby circa 1942. Features a black finish, 27.6" heavy hammer forged barrel, globe front sight, adjustable Parker Hale PH 5C rear sight with variable aperture diopter, single barrel band, smooth trigger, detachable 10 round .308 magazine, manual safety on the left side of the receiver, integral charge loading cuts in the receiver, tan canvas sling, smooth short wood handguard & forend and straight grip shoulder stock with brass trapdoor buttplate. The receiver is marked "No4 MK 1/2 (F) FTR," "/53 N10928" and shows Birmingham proof house marks above the chamber. The left side of the butt socket is marked "M 1942//N10928/ENGLAND" and the barrel bears nitro proof marks under the handguard. Serial numbers match on the receiver and bolt handle. Rifle retains approximately 90% of it's black finish on the barrel & magazine showing light even wear, while the receiver exhibits an older finish which appears dark grey. Action is smooth, the bore is excellent, and the wood stocks are fine. Condition is NRA Very Good+++. ***C&R Firearm*** From The John F Sukey Collection