It was published in 2007, available now from Aust., N.Z., US and UK distributors. Military Rifles.com; http://www.militaryrifles.com/Britain/Metford.htm . Ian D. Skennerton. Also included here
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One odd thing is that 1915 marking looks like it has an L instead of a 1 (19L5). I remain convinced that the marking is indicative of the production date /acceptance of the barrel as a component, not a reissue mark for the rifle. War Office
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By Manuhrin, France. M.P.B. There is reference to markings that would indicate a bad barrel but that isn't it. M.E.C.
Also in current Aussie service. 'Birnbeck' Somerset shore base
MO Maribyrnong Ordnance Factories
IOP Iowa Ordnance Plant
Army Training Memorandum
A.K. I have seen what I believe to be NOS barrels in wrap, which were dated. Headstamps of the .303; http://www.dave-cushman.net/shot/303headstamps.html .. Headstamps and markings on .303 ammunition, great site well worth a visit. BC Beloeil
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Vickers Armstrong, Erith
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dailyinfo[30]=' 35346 Private Stuart Bathurst Scott COATES 13th Bn. As a result of the introduction of the Mk VII ammunition in 1910 changes were made to the sights of the rifle to accommodate the lighter pointed bullet and flatter trajectory. If anyone knows any awesome machinists/gun smiths that can take this job one. You may also find the "Broad Arrow"- 3 marks that make an arrow- British equivalent to the US Flaming Bomb mark- indicates govt issue. Royal Engineers Vocabulary
Truth be known about Enfield serial numbers is simply, the serial number was used more for production counting than any other reason. They may have the numbers stamped into the front portion of the fore-end and on the bottom of the magazine. If the page doesnt open right on Regiments etc then scroll down, its there. Repair Factory
Vickers Armstrong
The Lee-Enfield family of rifles is the oldest bolt-action rifle design still in official service. DN Darwin, NT
War Office:
Reduced charge
B.F.M. L86A1 5.56mm Light Support Weapon, LMG version of L85, with bipod. MDK Albion
I have just examined rifles from 1914, 15,16, 17, 18, 21 from various British manufacturers and they are all stamped HV or HV SC (Small Cone). rights
W.& S. Ltd. Wilding & Sons Ltd.
O.F.M. MY (gun ammo) St. Marys No. for locations of Ammunition
1942. Includes; sling fitting, loading, cleaning, wrapping a pull-through and introduction to bayonet variants. A compendium of more than 135 known marks observed on Lee-Enfield oilers. small arms, edged weapons, MGs. WW1 British Army Lance Corporals Cloth Chevron Insignia Rank Stripes (#256012841881), - WW1 WW2 Lee-Enfield British Rifle Collectors Guide Identification Book Markings. Officer Commanding
If you can post photos of the complete rifle, and of the LH side of the action and both sides of the Butt socket the information needed to answer your question will be there. Notes - Delivery *Estimated delivery dates include seller's dispatch time, origin postcode, destination postcode and time of acceptance, and will depend on the postage service selected and receipt of cleared payment. R.S.M.L.E.
V.A.O.S Vocabulary of Army Stores
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MD Derwent Park, Vic. monograms may also be found incorporated in various case headstamps, marked on
Footscray No. F.G. Fine grain
This included altering the profile of the rear sight bed, re graduating the dial sight and altering the magazine plate and cases. The only rifles I had to hand that was not so marked was a 1937 BSA and a 1915 Lithgow. AU Albury, NSW
of Stores
L57 & L58?
L2A1 Automatic Rifle in Australian service (Canadians have C2 & C2A1
G.R. Infantry Training Manual
D.G.E. A.I.D. "kfk",
BSF British Standard fine thread
I searched all over but cant find that info. Unlike the #4's that have numbered bolt heads (have a #2 bolt and excessive headspace, go to a #3, etc) the SMLE has to have a bolt head fitted. if (dailyinfo[daym] != "") { document.write(fontstart+dailyinfo[daym]+fontend) }
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competition. Lee Enfield No4MkI's were made by several factories during the 2 nd World War. L89A1 9mm Instructional Automatic Pistol. L30A1 .50cal M2 HB DP (drill purpose) variant, also sometimes referred to
N.P.L. Beeswax
e.g. R.A.O.C. MS (gun ammo) Salisbury No. this tabulation too:
[3] [4] Therefore, it will be found that these markings relate to hardware as well as to the ammunition and various forms of packing. BR Birmingham
British Slings Overview Page; http://www.rollanet.org/~stacyw/british_slings_overview_page.htm .. Markings on leather and webbing slings. MK Mark
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centuries.