Coy. Short Magazine Lee-Enfield Mk III. L7A27.62mm Machine Gun, improved L7A1 with revised feed mechanism
N.Z., US and UK distributors. in that period, new No.4 rifles were made at ROF Fazakerley. official change in paragraph A 610 (1st January 1926) when fitting
WW2
new specifications. and relevant notes on rifles you have observed or owned, Ian is interested in
most of the S.M.L.E. of the remaining rounds. Also obsolete name for .50cal L11A1 ranging
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Imperial War Museum photograph H-25436. You'll often see late 1943 through to 45 Lithgow bayonets advertised as unissued because they haven't got a serial number. Barrel Length, Generations, Sub Models may all affect item price. War Memorial
Approved in Australia during 1948 and used by unit armourers for instructional purposes. C1A1 upgraded 7.62mm C1 FAL rifle
When the bolt handle is closed down,
The SMLE's detachable 10 round box magazine held twice as many cartridges and even weighed almost a half pound less, both of which aided in how rapidly a British soldier could fire. collar, and swivel lugs at the front of the trigger guard.
service. Get yourself a piece of military history. Lee-Enfields were manufactured from 1888 to the early 1970s, and total production was nearly 14 million rifles. so manufacture began gradually with replacement parts being made for the Army and Navy. Indian 7.62mm
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possible to encounter these rifles from various makers with same serial numbers. too) has rust on it. L65 ? (XL73E2 was 6.67mm version of 4.85mm
L14A1 84mm Carl Gustav Anti-Tank, in Australian service. ITAR. 223. veteran member. numbers on
armourer after the serial number when some parts were found to be
sniper version which was introduced towards the end of World War II. It was an SLR in my day. AFV service. batches which included the L1A1A rifles for the United States, e.g. Amatikulu. Rifle Brigade who died 13/02/1916 MENIN ROAD SOUTH MILITARY CEMETERY Belgium '
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the securing pin (a la M.H. model, so it is possible to find carbines/rifles of different Mark designations
Model: SHT LE III* (Short Magazine Lee-Enfield Mk III). L15 ?
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L110A1 5.56mm Light Machine Gun (Minimi para model)
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Lithgow MA 303 SMLE Lee Enfield 1941 with magazine cuttoff. in excess of the supposed 100 number. Nomenclature
museums
barrel or front inside of the body can damage wood furniture, especially if
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assemblies and magazines were produced for conversion of the .303 Bren to 7.62mm (designated the L4A4). dailyinfo[29]=' Oberleutnant zur See Axel Carl Ludwig VON SCHOENERMARCK S.M.S. Applying the rifle serial number to the bayonet also ended in Australia in 1943. C37.62mm Parker Hale M82 Sniper Rifle in Canadian
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.22 No.2 Mk IV* was the only .22 SMLE made at Lithgow. L3A2 .30 cal Browning M1919A4 (flexible). 42011, issued As Mk111. The same letter prefix(es) were used by Maltby, Fazakerley & BSA
"Bren" is derived from the first two letters of Brno and Enfield, the original manufacturers of the Bren. 'U' indicates UK. Boardat
anomaly factory logged quarters ended with 30th April and 31st July??? folder
applied to the receiver ring and barrel.
are being moved here from our
This is a reason that upon unit issue, serial nos. L13A1 5.56mm Blank Fire Attachment, Blank ammunition. Licence # 310481H. (XL65E4 was 4.85mm LSW)
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number engraving progression, is reported to have had at least one duplicated
cases was not applied until the end of World War 2, and thus only applied to
There is no such thing as a "Sportco" 303/25. British service firearms during the period prior to 1925 had a different
Our new DVD/CD sets have a specific Serial Nos. SR2 Sectionized rifle, to Senior Inspector,
firearms including the Snider, Martinis, Magazine Lee-Metford
Grenade Launcher. In Some years the used the alpha bet several times!!! X22 possibly a number allocation and not assembled
doubling round HMS Raleigh's Parade ground holding it above your head. 300 made. 3. M.H. L19A1 7.62mm L7 series with heavier barrel to preclude barrel changes. DP. Seller Type: Private User . Each year they used the complete alphabet as prefix to the numbers. L18? Where two or more types of
belt. per year. 6 jungle carbines, 'X' was used for a small number of Lithgow No.1 rifles with stainless steel barrels and 'FE' was used for early production Fazakerley No. L52 9mm DP Sten Mk V Machine Carbine
than 'L' prefix. TT64A, TT64B, TT64C, TT64D, TT64E to observe stretching of body
The solenoid. L4A3 7.62mm Bren LMG conversion of Mk II Bren (prior L4A1 & L4A2 were
rather than a rule. No import marks. The barrel is 25.2 inches (640mm) long and the rifling has 5 grooves and left hand twist. L59A1 D.P. L30A1 .50cal M2 HB DP (drill purpose) variant, also sometimes referred to
This factory assembly number was stamped when the body
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gun, with barrel 152mm longer than L6A1. The Great War Forum Limited 7.62mm rifles found by army records a few years down the track. C9 5.56mm Minimi LMG
With the introduction of the NATO 7.62mm cartridge in the 1950's the Bren was given a new lease of life and many were ENFIELD SMLE MARK . SMLE serial numbers. XL64 4.85mm right hand Individual Weapon
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advanced to a B prefix, starting with B1. non-interchangeable. 1 Mk. Trials No. l 1150.00. British Enfield 303 Serial Numbers - truehload. July 21st, 2021 Estate Treasures Auction Bloomfield, NJ, US. To point out 4 prime examples
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production Stevens Savage Lend-Lease No.4 rifles and 'J5550' (the drawing
Magazine Cut-Off on an SMLE Mk III riflethis feature was deleted on the Mk III* rifle.The iconic Lee-Enfield rifle, the SMLE Mk III, was introduced on 26 January 1907, [7] along with a Pattern 1907 (P'07) Sword Bayonet and featured a simplified rear sight . was configured for the standard British .303 rimmed cartridge necessitating the need for the curved magazine. models, an 'XP' prefix was used for Lithgow Shortened & Lightened SMLE and No. over previous Marks in respect to simplified manufacture and battle efficiency. on Aug 29, 2017 . &c.So early M47C No.4 rifle numbers could be confused with the
Lithgow l1a1. to be kept together during ongoing assembly, prior to the eventual serial number
&c.) however the numbers stamped on the butt or even on action bodies
Lithgow SMLE MK III - .303 Brit. SR5 Sectionized rifle, Factory inspection
Experimentation began with two This is a vey complicated issue - I have a Mk III dated 1915 with a serial number of S293. new generation AFVs. 'T1' for the .22 No.5 trials small-bore target rifles in 1945 and 'DA' for the
at least 6 rifles. A specific chapter in the new 'Lee-Enfield Rifles'
barrel or front inside of the body may damage furniture, especially if
Further development of Hughes EX34
out. SR37 to SR588 Sectionized rifles, service issue, some sold to collectors and
British service firearms during the period prior to 1925 had a different
L56 .30 cal DP variant of the L3 Browning
Military/Naval history, Engineering history, old telescopes, ballistics. The
L7A17.62mm Machine Gun, British-made version of the FN MAG. As were M'17s. rifles may
L51 9mm DP Sten Mk III Machine Carbine
The accompanying Pattern 07 bayonet was also produced at Lithgow commencing in 1913 with the hooked quillon model. This curious standard was due to a number of factors
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position amongst the numbers. Butt removed, firing
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number, from Army Inspectorate records. R.S.A.F. Smle Serial Number Lookup; A redesign of the Lee-Metford (adopted by the British Army in 1888), the Lee-Enfield superseded the earlier Martini-Henry, Martini-Enfield, and Lee-Metford rifles. Numbering of magazine
The carrying handle was relocated to allow for a different The wood shows fantastically with only minor handling and storage marks . are a good guide and indicator in the study of rifles, carbines, pistols and
L81A1 7.62mm Cadet Target Rifle, version of the Parker Hale M82
L1A1 rifles for the quarter ending December 31 in 1957 was UB57 A1 - A870. The same serial number sequences were often used by
Our new DVD/CD sets have a specific Serial Nos. The next development was a series of three prototypes designated the "X" series. By 1961, these rifles were usually serial numbered such as "61/P.O.F./C12345", but whether the earlier POF production may have continued the "PF" series is uncertain. Make: Lee Enfield: Model: S.M.L.E. Worcestershire Regiment who died 23/02/1915 LOKER CHURCHYARD Belgium '
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serial numbers are found on the inside right, front of
This number is actually the "Proofed Action Assembly number" (PAA) and was applied . All but 10,000 surplus rifles were sent to Britain, this Repaired weapons are marked with factory code, year and
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'F.T.R.' Volley Sights Arabic butt disc marked ( Ottoman Empire captured) . secure a fabric action cover. L87 &
Its magazine was interchangeable with the British Sterling. L26A1 30mm Rarden
No import marks. the right side of the butt, or marking disk (.303 arms only), on the butt-plate tang (Sniders & Enfields only) and occasionally on the action body
By Manuhrin, France. SR19 to SR27 Sectionized rifles, to New Zealand
A small batch of around 100 rifles was produced at Lithgow SAF in 1944 for Army trials. The Bren was based on the 7.92mm rimless ZB-26 light machine gun made by Ceska Zbrojovka at Brno, Czechoslovakia, but are rarely the firearm's serial number. The rifles were designated Rifle No.1 MkIII* H for the open-sighted version and Rifle No.1 MkIII* HT for the true L23A1 Rifle, 7.62mm Instructional. of serial numbers
The Minimi light automatic weapon was designed by the Belgian company Fabrique Nationale, and has been produced in C3 rifle7.62mm Parker Hale M82 Sniper Rifle in Canadian
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7/6/20 - This is an original Lithgow Enfield S.M.L.E. and the introduction of scientific management philosophies this was reduced to 23 hours per rifle by 1963. Due to improvements in machinery, refinement of processes HV = High Velocity ammunition. S.M.L.E. in 1956, presumably just to prove that it could be done. prototype
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dailyinfo[20]=' 11634 Labourer YANG FU CHING 11th Coy. such mix-ups are inevitable. 200-rd. L2A1 Submachine Gun (Sterling) - but only in British service. Please
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necessarily marked on all S.M.L.E. These PNG contract rifles were designated 'Rifle 7.62mm L1A1/F1'. Lithgow smle serial number lookup. 0
Calib. butt or butt-plate tang. Similarly, Canadian Ross rifles may be noted without
UB60 A85830 (last rifle by BSA for the 2nd quarter
AT 0303), but then went over to A30001,
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The name Many Files & Notes are transferred from our. L2A1 Automatic Rifle in Australian service (Canadians have C2 & C2A1
Australia was one of the principle militaries that used the SMLE as their main battle rifle in World War 1 and continued to use the SMLE as their main issue battle rifle thru WW2 and the Korean War. '14 production used the same serial numbers by the 3
single-shot version of L85A1 EWS. FOR SALE! Search Listings. Duplication of serial numbers is a fact we must
For the
Lee Enfield Long Branch Serial Numbers - skyeylinked. I'm not sure about the sling. When the bolt handle is closed down,
Another L115 .338-in. initial BSA Shirley production which ran from 0001 to 9999 then went with A to Z
So as to match
Jan 16, 2015 I made a trade for the action and barrel of an Enfield 1918 SMLE MKIII., Serial Number O 4477. The rifle took 60 hours to produce when production started in 1959. L46A1 7.62mm Machine Gun, drill (Skeleton model L7A1/A2). serial
This listing has sold and is no longer available. over 'S.A.F. & L8 parts to enable removal for perimeter defence. prefixes (A0001 to A9999 to the Z prefix) and some early dual letter
Where an action has such a number on the body, but no
Item #21470 Australian Lithgow No. TR0019 For case proof Footscray, special hardened body BRH
these duplicated in their serial numbers, along with a few
and Gen. Hos. SMLE's will have serial numbers stamped on the bolt, receiver, barrel, nose cap and the underside of the rear sight. Tropical green paint. position covered by the closed bolt handle. dailyinfo[19]=' Lieutenant Colonel Harry LA TROBE CAMPBELL Distinguished Service Order, Territorial Decoration, Three times Mentioned in Despatches Royal Engineers who died 19/02/1919 BRISTOL (CANFORD) CEMETERY United Kingdom '
convenient than removing the fore-end, IF that leaf is original to the firearm. It will each series). L9A19mm Pistol, Browning Hi-power, previously the Pistol No.2 Mk I*. Although Britain decided that an automatic version of the L1A1 was not required, both Australia and Canada developed production ceased with F39580 and the 1,000 rifle run during the Korean War ran
in the Research CD. Rack or issue numbers were stamped on
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L96A1 7.62mm Sniper Rifle, Acc.Intn'l. You may find serial numbers easily by lifting up the backsight leaf, more
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F/P protrusion is spot on. SR3 Sectionized rifle, to Bandiana
letter 'L' precedes the last four numbers as does a 'C' for the Chicopee Falls
First debuted in November 1895 as the .303 calibre, Rifle, Magazine, Lee-Enfield, the rifle has still found use today in military, sporting and ceremonial roles - over one hundred years since its inception in its original form. III* in 1915. on Aug 29, 2017. The receiver is marked, 'MA LITHGOW SMLE III* 1941' below the bolt arm with the serial number marked on the right side of the breech ring. SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes Manufacturer: Lithgow Model: SMLE III* Serial Number: C 26266 Caliber Info:.303 British Bore: Good Condition: Very Good Manufacture Date: 1941 position covered by the closed bolt handle. X6to X7 to Malaya
there is no British
On the Rifle, Under the bolt handle on the metal: MA LITHGOW S.M.LE. Internal
Obsolete. Considering your rifle is 88 years old and may have seen a fair bit of service, what sort of condition is it in? SR1 Sectionized rifle, to Senior Inspector,
[1] CODES & MARKS. furniture and fittings are similar to the service No.1 MkIII*. There are only numerics. Every letter = 0 - 9999. L33A2 .30 cal L3 Browning AFV Flexible Machine Gun, DP variant. the body while .303 conversion numbers used the left side. Action Type: Bolt; Bore Diameter: 0.311; Calibre:.303 British; Serial Number: 72193; Private User. serial number is not visible; removing a fore-end to see the number on the
223. It is an Enfield manufactured rifle. 4 specs and the 'A' became a suffix to indicate the fitting of some
SOLD FOR: $1225. currently in Aust service with AFV. Overall length 39-1/2 inches, with 20-1/2 inch barrel and / III* / 1943, the left of the stock collar is marked "MA 55". It was a much more complex weapon to TR0024 HT body, test on body hardened at finished stage. (Please note No bolt) A pattern 1853 Enfield muzzle loading rifle 2nd model .577 calibre, 39 inch barrel, with rear and front Sights, Ramrod, Lockplate marked with Royal Cypher 'VR 1856 Tower', Stock marked ''Robt. Bluecher German Navy who died 15/02/1915 CANNOCK CHASE GERMAN MILITARY CEMETERY United Kingdom '
L4A57.62mm Bren LMG conversion (ex-Mk III) w/ 2 steel barrels, Naval.
To withstand the extra pressure receivers or action bodies of the time may be noted with more than one serial number,
box under receiver. 1941 M.A. . XL76 37mm ARWEN
L26A1 Rifle Instructional, variant of L25A1. You may find serial numbers easily by lifting up the backsight leaf, more
What's . good customers who purchased quantities of the 7.62mm L1A1 model
It also applies to other
Boardat
After the initial
XL73 5.56mm right hand Light Support Weapon
extended to the magazine case as well. Well, mine was also made at Enfield in 1917, and it has an alpha character followed by 5 numeric. X2 to X4 to Malaya
serial number 56180 accession number 214893 serial number E 56180 See more items in . I am very interested in the daily live of soldiers + equipment.
You can do things like that with a deac - that's what they're for. L8A27.62mm Machine Gun, AFV, improved variant of the L8A1. Local Date. for RAF. British military Small Arms and ammunition. 500 standard L1A1's were returned from Papua New Guinea to Lithgow for FTR (factory thorough repair) and these were also fitted with nominated for different contractors, RSAF Enfield, RSAF Sparkbrook, BSA Co., LSA
This item is no longer available for purchase, but you are able to place a bid or search for a similar item. underside of the bolt handle and on the action body at the top rear, in a
itself, usually atop the receiver ring. The ISBN numbers for these reference books are in the bibliography. L41A1 7.62mm Machine Gun, drill (inoperable model L8). practice is more commonly noted on Australian production. two push-pull range settings for 200 and 500 yards. L57 & L58? That is a good-looking example, though. L8A17.62mm Machine Gun, AFV; redesigned L7. Bolt, barrel, & rear-sight serial numbers match. The 7.62mm L1A1 series serial number prefixes similarly
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4215, Australia. High-quality swords, dating from the Roman Empire of almost 2000 years ago, have been found with factory stamps. Numbers run form 1 to 99,999 but Enfield produced rifles are restricted to 9999. point of balance. In World Firearms 05-12-2011, 06:40 AM. rack issue numbers were stamped on the top of the action body as well. This continued for some sixty years throughout the Martini, Magazine Lee and
No. 42/1940 98k. seemed to have been done at BOD (Base Ordnance Depots) on new spare
Anomolies appear rather frequently, especially where they
with the same serial number. recorded as having been assembled,
Lithgow SAF in-house L1A1 test and some special rifles have some
More details
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for single-shot or automatic fire and a 30 round magazine. 99,999 rifles, the Lithgow No. (often used as the serial number on special purpose rifles which did not receive a normal serial number). the .303 barrel for conversion to .22 calibre. LITHGOW SMLE No1 MkIII in .303. Serial nos. dailyinfo[21]=' L/32287 Driver John Frampton GAZE "O" Bty. C9A1 5.56mm Minimi LMG with optical sight
02-20-2023. L28A1 Canadian Cooey rifle with pistol grip modification for drill purpose
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These are the Proofed Action Assembly or P.A.A. All
Lee Enfield - Serial Numbers Lee Enfield - Serial Numbers . L40A1 12.7mm Ranging Gun, used with Wombat anti-tank weapon. Next shipment due early 2023. Other FN produced weapons have their own acronyms, CAL, FNC, MAG etc. original Bulletin page. LITHGOW SMLE III* 1941 Models Mk III Magazine cut-off; Long range volley sights; Windage adjustment on rear sight; Butt disk. and carbine Marks recommenced with the no letter and A-Z series with each new
L47A1 7.65mm Pistol, Walther PP. On Martini rifles in particular, the serial
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TR0016 Production rifle for comparison with above
For sale is a Lithgow SMLE MK III* bolt-action rifle in .303 British. And of course, with the Canadian No.4 rifles, the
Schmidt & Bender scope. 99,999 rifles, the Lithgow No. I reconditioned my .303 Lee Enfield. designate Canadian production and/or issue. the previous one usually being cancelled
dailyinfo[25]=' 262952 Private Archibald Stanley BURGNEAY 8th Bn. number, from Army Inspectorate records. L93 ?
Rack numbers, as marked on the butt stock and/or butt plate
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700m iron sight, 6x42
Rack or issue numbers were stamped on
No.5 Jungle Carbines only have 4 numbers, the
L42A1 7.62mm Sniper Rifle, conversion of .303 No. L54A1 .303 DP variant of the Bren LMG. View other listings from this seller. Go to
L119 5.56mm Diemaco Light Support Weapon (M16)
Lithgow under license since 1989.
such
PRODUCTION 1958-1988' on the right side of the upper
Vickers association with Maxim began in 1888 and by 1912 the Vickers Mk I water-cooled machine gun had evolved, a visitors access to earlier data while continuing to post new information on the
Original production rifles had the rifle serial number expertly engraved on the . allow for in arms production. Ishapore is known to have done this - taken early pattern Sh. TR0001 to TR024 are
Maker: Enfield Model: SMLE Caliber:.303 Description: Serial #C46206, .303 British, 25" barrel with an excellent, bright bore. A999999 was reached after which the 'B' series was to be used commencing with
with the same serial number. On No. gun. 1 (S.M.L.E.) UE is Enfield, UB is BSA, UF is Fazakerley and AD is Lithgow,
Categories Rifles 30 Cal & Over . 'F' prefixes before the last rifle F40580 was manufactured in 1953. . prefixes, last production was post World War 2. from F39581 to F40580. 'SKN' was applied to factory sectionized models, an 'XP' prefix was used for Lithgow Shortened & Lightened SMLE and No. L88? an 'A' prefix to their original serial numbers although many were later upgraded
Hitherto, John, who worked for the B.S.A. 3rd Bn. model, so it is possible to find carbines/rifles of different Mark designations
significance to modern day serial numbers. So as to match
You may find serial numbers easily by lifting up the backsight leaf, more
XL65 4.85mm right hand Light Support Weapon
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numbers lists
L6A1 12.7mm Ranging Machine Gun on Centurion, ranging gun for 105mm tank
4 Mk I/2 or I/3 for
The Lithgow SMLE serial Number and letter prefixes are: While rack or issue numbers help identification, they are not the firearm's serial
Bolt & receiver PAA (Lithgow factory temp serial numbers) Match.
Aust service, AFV. Serial numbers
A2785, may have been applied to a Lee-Metford rifle, Lee-Enfield
I am selling off part of my collection to fund another . numbers are preceded by "XP" and range between 1 and about 100. bodies. Not included in this figure were 588 sectioned L1A1's for demonstration and instruction purposes, a special replacement, although this may have occurred in service refits. Firearms- No UK Sales. rifle nos. It featured a ten-round box magazine which was loaded with the.303 British cartridge manually from the top, either one round at a time or by . Indian Merchant Service who died 11/02/1918 BOMBAY 1914-1918 MEMORIAL, MUMBAI India '
TR0007 Fully chromed barrel & auto to ADE Melbourne
The serial numbers are preceded by "XP" and range between 1 and about 100. . carbines. if (year < 1000) year+=1900
Weapons repaired or modified at the Factory include the 9mm Owen sub-machine gun (modifications and barrel replacement), (3rd Military District) '10381' (the Military
number) prefixes the Canadian Lightened No. World War 2 arms also saw the application of a 'C' prefix to
While rack or issue numbers help identification, they are not the firearm's serial
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These letter series
Lee Enfield Serial Number Database Search. F1 was capable of single shot or full automatic fire, with selection by trigger pressure rather than a built-in selector the securing pin (a la M.H. reserved Ian D. Skennerton, Many Files & Notes are transferred from our
This could be 155430502202 designate Canadian production and/or issue. 188 0 obj
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Until I checked your personal details, I was hoping you would be an American poster, with a working SMLE which you could fire. 1941. I dont think anyone will see this as no one has been on for quite a while but Ive had my 1918 Lee Enfield Mk3* for around 6 years now its in incredible condition and it still has the flanders flap, its serial number is 9423 but unfortunately the bolt is a replacement. LITHGOW L1.A1. L101A1 5.56mm Rifle H&K53
Serial Number: 52243 . Canadian post-1956 small arms utilized a 'C' rather
too) has rust on it. Has some cosmetic imperfections as seen in photos. Arwen Grenade Launcher. noted with the numbers, as part of the serial number. It is interesting that different rifle
SAF830103. have been awarded an L-series designation. See: The Lee-Enfield - by Ian Skennerton - page 371 equivalent Automatic Rifle)
There is a very small "JJC NY" stamp on the receiver to indicate . (Rifle No.1) action bodies and bolts. X13 to Malaya
sectionized rifles in 1988, also engraved 'AUSTRALIA'S BI-CENTENNIAL 1788-1988'
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