need help to identify an English bolt-action 270
I recently inherited an older bolt-action 270. The only marks I can find on the gun are a "Made in England" stamp on the reciever, "270" stamped on the top left of the barrel near the reciever along with a crown over "BNP" stamp. On the side of the reciever covered by the stock is a four digit serial # (I assume) This number is also stamped on the underside of the bolt handle along with another crown over "BNP" mark.
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Your images did not appear for me, and we need those to make an informed apprisal of the rifle you describe. Note there is a "sticky" at the top of the topics column that describes how to achieve this. There were a number of English makers, and the 270 chambering at least dates it to not befor the introduction of that cartridge. Other than that, and the British Nitro Proofs you mention, I can't be of much help. 0 -
Still no luck...sorry. 0 -
Are there integral (all-of-one-piece) scope mounting dovetails machined into the top of the receiver? If so, then the rifle is a Birmingham Small Arms (BSA) model.
Some of these were also sold in the US under the Herter name.0 -
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That rifle is a Herters BSA U9. They where manufactured by BSA in England and imported by Herters, a large sporting goods wholesaler. Value is about $350-$400.
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Thanks for the help 0
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