Louis, beautiful rifle in great condition. Especially nice with the removable grip cap.

I have a 1903 retailed by Beesley which is is almost identical to yours, same stock shape, same checkering style and pattern and the same sights.

As far as your statement that the model 1905 is the least produced of the four original prewar models you are correct in as far as numbers for sure. It is interesting to note though that the 1905 is much more common among British retailed rifles where it is relatively easy to find a rifle so chambered. Whereas the 1908 on the other hand is super rare as a British retailed rifle, the British having somewhat of a hatred of the 8mm projectile size.

Fantastic rifle.

Matt.