I think you made an Exceptional Decision! :o)
Once there was a web given over to the Pattern of 1914, Model of 1917, P-17 ,a Remington Model 30 and the Model 720 . I have missed a few as well.
Canada gave Britain 100,000 303 Ross rifles under Canada's Lend-Lease to Britain. This left them short, so they purchased a 100,000 from the States. They chose 30-06 over 303 P-14s. In Canadian Army records it's referred to as the P-17. Those with that name can be called that in Canada correctly. But not in the States. It's commonly referred to as the Enfield in the States, but that is not it's correct name. I have one with Canadian Army cartouche.They were used in Canada.
The States gave 100,000 Model of 1917 to Britain under Lend -Lease, but not much ammo. So they were used mostly by the home guards. That is likely where the BSA ones came from. I have couple, one nice, one plain.
Hello downwindtracker2,
Thank you very much for assisting, I am going to check out a site called Older BSA 30 06, it's the markings that are driving me Nutz haha.
What I do know for sure is that it packs a punch, it is deadly accurate and my favorite hunting rifle. I will keep you gentlemen posted on any further findings I obtain.
Wishing you are wonderful evening Sir! :o)
Cheers ~
