WW2 RAF-Royal Air Force Swift Training Rifle In Case
The Swift Training Rifle was a rifle shooting training device made in Great Britain during the Second World War.1 This rifle did not actually fire a cartridge, but shot out a forked probe that punctured a paper target barely an inch from the "muzzle". The system illustrated, to a recruit or trainee, the required sight picture and the correct hold of the rifle as well as the correct operation of the action, the finesse of trigger pull, and the importance of prevention of cant of the rifle.
The device, in a transit case, was sold mainly to the Royal Air Force to train recruits.
Full wood training rifle with functioning bolt that fires when cocked and the steel butt plate is depressed against the body. Brass manufactures plaque to the left side of the stock below the action, "The Swift Training Rifle, 9B/2030, S.R. Mk.III". Issue marking to the top right corner to the back of the stock. Stock shows a nice even original color and finish to the wood, with hte metal parts showing most of the original war finish and light wear. Age crack to the top of the stock (as shown in photos) that does not effect the operation of the rifle.
Grey wooden transit case with the issue paper label to the interior. RAF marked to the front of the case, with faint stenciled issue information to the top left of the ild of the case. Transit case shows use with heavy wear and some damage. Could be restored/repaired.
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