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*Scarce Fazakerly No 8 Mk 1 22 cal SN A5940

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 2,000.00 USD
*Scarce Fazakerly No 8 Mk 1 22 cal SN A5940
British military single shot bolt action training rifle chambered in .22 caliber rimfire, manufactured circa 1950. Features a black painted finish, 23 3/8" heavy barrel, shrouded patridge front sight, receiver mounted flip-up sight with adjustable A J Parker 8/53 attachment & variable aperture diopter, smooth trigger, manual safety on the left side of the receiver, integral .303 charge loading cuts in the receiver, tan canvas sling, grooved wood handguard, smooth forend and pistol grip shoulder stock with black rubber recoil pad. The left side of the receiver is marked "22No8MKI/A5940," the left side of the butt socket is stamped "F 50/CR324" and the underside of the barrel shows nitro proofs forward of the forend. Serial numbers match on the receiver, bolt handle and forend. Rifle exhibits approximately 90% of it's black paint finish showing moderate handling marks & losses. The cock-on-open action is smooth, the bore is pristine and the wood stocks are very good+. Condition is NRA Fine. ***C&R Firearm*** From The John F Sukey Collection