I won this 1943 T "sporter" configuration from an online auction - the 1943 models are a little more tricky to define as "real" and buyers don't often bid like they trust the markings or photographs. An interesting facet of this year of production is that BSA (Shirley - their rifle producing location) started the year using its traditional "B" makers mark, then received the "M47" war effort manufacturer designation and then added the factory designations "A-B-C" (C for Shirl