Quote Originally Posted by Grahamjohn View Post
Is the serial number pre 49 then ?
Hi,

Chris Thrales book states that Series 3 Mk3s started production in 1949 starting with Ser No 6001. Consequently, I would suggest your rifle would have been made in late 1949 or early 1950. The rifle would have originally had a nice blued finish, so I would have thought a to refinish it from this condition would not be cost effective.

Regards

Brian