Paul - dated 1951. Proof certificate states South Africa. Will post some pics of the markings for you when I get a chance
Jim - yours looks like a No.4. The only way I could hunt deer with mine is to creep up and smack them on the head with it - it is deactivated to make it legal
Hi Jay - yes, that is the back of my noggin. Much more photogenic than the front. Pics were taken a few years ago to show how hands and arms need to be positioned when carrying the thing in various positions
Lovely! I'm saving up to get a live one as soon as my firearms ticket comes through. Had a shot with a mint condition 1918 SMLE a few weeks back. I was grinning for the rest of the day!