Ƒ R.O.F. Fazakerly: a .22LR Rifle No 8 variant training rifle, serial number CR324-8694, heavy

Ƒ R.O.F. Fazakerly: a .22LR Rifle No 8 variant training rifle, serial number CR324-8694, heavy barrel 21.75 in., modified No 5 action with short bolt travel and grooved single loading platform, action body marked 'RIFLE AIMING .22" L2A1'*, fitted with a Parker Hale 8/53 windage adjustable backsight and PH 62 six-hole diopter eyepiece with saucer diffuser**, 2025 Birmingham proof. Section 1 - A Firearms Certificate or RFD Authority is required to purchase this lot.

The George Geear Collection

* The L2A1 designation applies to a barrelled action, itself converted from a No 8, used as part of a sub-calibre insert for training artillery or tank crews in aiming the 120 mm gun. Presumably this action was so employed before being re-converted to No 8 specification.
** the large saucer diffuser prevents the bolt from closing unless the back sight is folded down, but is not essential to aiming and may be removed.