This rifle is part of the ArtioZen collection and the scope and rifle numbers are matching throughout. 1943 brought the decision for Hollands to have only rifles selected for precision at BSA Shirley - previously taking source rifles from 4 factories at the start of the program had presented observed variation in execution which added time for conversion to the scoped standard - war production numbers were now the goal and the Shirley rifles were deemed the best for this. 19

With thanks to the private collection that allowed me to view, research and document this rifle and magazine (the magazine features in...

Since my childhood in England, every home I have had has had at least one original live flame fireplace burning wood or coal - it ...