Introduction & Looking at a suspicious No5.
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Topic: Introduction & Looking at a suspicious No5.
Posted By: gilgsn
Subject: Introduction & Looking at a suspicious No5.
Date Posted: November 17 2023 at 3:47pm
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he!!o. First post here on this awesome resource! I used to own a No5 while living in Florida and was dumb enough to sell it... Now back in France (that was dumb too), I am looking for another one (at 3x$  ).I saw one online but the bolt lever isn't hollow, just plain with a flat spot... Everything else seems to check out, lightening cuts, sights to 800, maybe the bolt was just replaced. I am looking for a shooter so that would not bother me much. The markings on the left side of the receiver are worn out though... Here are a few photos, I would greatly appreciate you guy's opinion, is it real?        Thank you! Gil.
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Posted By: shiloh
Date Posted: November 18 2023 at 3:39am
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Probably a replacement bolt. |
Posted By: hoadie
Date Posted: November 18 2023 at 4:42am
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Is there a number on backside of the bolt handle? ------------- Loose wimmen tightened here |
Posted By: gilgsn
Date Posted: November 18 2023 at 11:08am
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Thanks Shiloh, that's what I think. Hoadie i don't know, haven't bought it yet. Gil.
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Posted By: gilgsn
Date Posted: November 18 2023 at 3:24pm
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Well, the seller says the numbers match, bolt, receiver and magazine. The mystery deepens... Gil.
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Posted By: Goosic
Date Posted: November 18 2023 at 4:30pm
| Alot of the BSA Shirley/M47C made No5Mk1 rifles that I have seen and the two that I have owned, have had solid bolt handles along with matching serial numbers to the reciever. |
Posted By: A square 10
Date Posted: November 18 2023 at 6:27pm
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thats a later BSA , both of mine were early and had the hollow bolt handle , but this was made after the war , they may have been using up parts left in the aftermath or as suggested it could have gotten swapped out and force matched be the armorer , glad you have joined us and are enjoying it here
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Posted By: gilgsn
Date Posted: November 19 2023 at 4:24am
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Thank you guys! Glad to hear! I know I need another #5, been thinking about it for years after stupidly selling mine.. Gil.
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