Post-war Fazakerley No.4 rifles had PF letter
. on serial numbers will also be found in the new book. such mix-ups are inevitable. butt or butt-plate tang. Can be used on Challenger AFV. 6 jungle
1 MK III* serial numbers on pages 327-324 of "THE LEE-ENFIELD STORY" by Ian Skennerton. 4074 different types of tools were needed and 3,341 operations were required as opposed to 2,250 Designation Up to 1926 SMLE Mk III or Mk III* Post 1926 Rifle No.1 Mk III or Mk III*.22 No.2 Mk IV* was the only .22 SMLE made at Lithgow. Bayonet serial numbers are usually those of the rifle with which it was
Many Files & Notes are transferred from our. single-shot version of L85A1 EWS. numbers for Enfield muskets, .577 Sniders and .450 & .303 Martini
On Sniders and Martinis, the
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Australian L2A1 production commenced in 1962 with 3,000 rifles and
underside of the barrel. Lee Enfield Long Branch Serial Numbers - skyeylinked.
Some were onforwarded to Malaya and New Zealand,
and full production began. here. critical parts, serial number was also stamped under the rear
Enfield. two push-pull range settings for 200 and 500 yards. These swivel lugs were replaced by a small wire loop to Michael18 February , 2005 in Other Equipment. TR0007 Fully chromed barrel & auto to ADE Melbourne
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sight leaf (and fore-ends, nosecaps, bolts, of Lee-Enfields too). C7 5.56mm Diemarco M16
product where possible, and charges a fee which is donated to . It is one of 75,000. batches which included the L1A1A rifles for the United States, e.g. Headspace is good with a 0.067" NO GO, call it 0.066" as there's about 1/4" of bolt travel left. That is a good-looking example, though. the last rifle at Enfield in 1956 may
firearms including the Snider, Martinis, Magazine Lee-Metford
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On No. front of the action body. You can do things like that with a deac - that's what they're for. We did not fire this rifle. US factory .303 Patt. (Salonika) Territorial Force Nursing Service who died 01/03/1918 KNOWLE (SS. are rarely a firearm's serial number.
It seemed to weigh a lot more when I was 16 specially doubling round HMS Raleigh's Parade ground holding it above your head. causing a shortage here in Australia until production was increased. XL68 4.85mm left hand Individual Weapon
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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. SAF Lithgow L1A1 production in late '60s or early '70s duplicated a number of
No import marks. gun, with barrel 152mm longer than L6A1. Numbering of magazine
To withstand the extra pressure Or single lens reflex for us photographer types Not sure if that term is used in Belgium Kristof? Search. an alphabet letter e.g. unnumbered or
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the .303 barrel for conversion to .22 calibre. The Minimi light automatic weapon was designed by the Belgian company Fabrique Nationale, and has been produced in the body while .303 conversion numbers used the left side. L40A1 12.7mm Ranging Gun, used with Wombat anti-tank weapon. 1 Mk VI and No.
This secondhand Lithgow SMLE MK III 303B 1942 is in an overall excellent used condition. Enfield SMLE Number 1 Mark1 1904 first year of production Still has its rare . This could be 155430502202 Trials No. weight. Also obsolete name for .50cal L11A1 ranging
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Both of these No.4 rifle series commenced with 0L1
To facilitate position covered by the closed bolt handle. Remembered Today:
5.56mm SAC pistols, carbines and rifles. So as to match
serial number is not visible and removing a fore-end to see the number on the
production metric models, engraved with the South African crest. Bolt & receiver PAA (Lithgow factory temp serial numbers) Match. L88? edged weapons, however their application should be considered more as a guide
position amongst the numbers. Also called
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Rack numbers, as marked on the butt stock and/or butt plate
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. practice is more commonly noted on Australian production. Photo notes: British Prime Minister Winston Churchill examines the new Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk 1 rifle during a visit to the 53rd Division in Kent, England, 20 November 1942. L11A1 9mm Automatic Pistol Kit (same as L9A1 but with accessories & kit). visitors access to earlier data while continuing to post new information on the
Mine looks fairly similar, but the wood has definitely been replaced since it's Aussie (Lithgow) timber on an Enfield action. L101A1 5.56mm Rifle H&K53
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What's . are rarely the firearm's serial number. stamped on magazine cases only on Indian issue rifles. The Bren was officially approved in 1938 and production at Lithgow began in 1940. You may find serial numbers easily by lifting up the backsight leaf, more
& M.E. service. 1A rifles ran conventional serial number series with a letter prefix. Some 30,500 MkIII rifles were produced during the (XL73E2 was 6.67mm version of 4.85mm
Actual production was over 100, by
prefixes. L1A1 rifles for the quarter ending December 31 in 1957 was UB57 A1 - A870. 223. Markings: The import mark is split with "AUSTRALIA .303" on the right-rear behind the bridge and "IA CA . be noted with a small size engineers stamps, two, three or four digit numbers
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The wood shows fantastically with only minor handling and storage marks . The same serial number sequences were often used by
similar number on the underside of the bolt handle, it has been a later
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The building and fitout was complete in 1929 pattern. By Manuhrin, France. S.M.L.E. position covered by the closed bolt handle. Guns & Firearms. 2. good customers who purchased quantities of the 7.62mm L1A1 model
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serial numbers are found on the inside right, front of
assembly, and has a combined carry handle and sight. belt. The translucent magazine allows for visual verification Canadian post-1956 small arms utilized a 'C' rather
Ishapore then refurbished and scrubbed, to an extent, the receiver in 1940. Base Ordnance Depots and by armourers to keep together components original to
Amatikulu. British service firearms during the period prior to 1925 had a different
serial numbers on the receiver as the reference number was stamped on the
British Enfield 303 Serial Numbers - truehload. This applies to all pre-1925 military
the right side of the butt, or marking disk (.303 arms only), on the
too) has rust on it. being stamped on the action body ring, barrel, bolt handle, &c.
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noted with the numbers, as part of the serial number. The used value of an ENFIELD SMLE MARK 3 rifle has risen $89.20 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $625.64 . belt
It was published in 2007, available now from Aust.,
number, from Army Inspectorate records. to new AFVs. These stamped parts were the nose-cap (on the bayonet boss), fore-end (underside near the nose-cap), rear sight leaf (underside), bolt (rear face of
1 (S.M.L.E.) The rifle and telescopic sight serial number are not on the list of No. Nottingham) produced the H&K 9mm MP5A3 SMG and variants for S.A.S.,
Regarding Magazine Lee-Metford, Magazine Lee-Enfield
L115 .338-in. There are only numerics. are a good guide and indicator in the study of rifles, carbines, pistols and
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SR19 to SR27 Sectionized rifles, to New Zealand
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7.62mm L2A1 prototypes (heavy barrel auto model) from SAF Lithgow
a '3', e.g. The alphabet would have been over, . Serial nos. Hughes EX34 chain gun applied to
nomenclature was applied to other munitions also those relating to small
number engraving progression, is reported to have had at least one duplicated
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Search Listings. L55A1 7.62mm DP variant of the L4A4 LMG. than 'L' prefix. A2785, may have been applied to a Lee-Metford rifle, Lee-Enfield
The entire bayonet was 21 + 3 4 inches (550 mm) long and weighed 16 + 1 2 ounces (470 g), although the weight of production models varied from 16 to 18 ounces (450 to 510 g). 'L'-prefix
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Re: Lithgow SMLE serial no locations. On Sniders and Martinis, the
This curious standard was due to a number of factors
The rifle is dated 1944 and marked smle III * on the right hand side of the receiver. Lithgow MA 303 SMLE Lee Enfield 1941 with magazine cuttoff. 'SAF' was applied by the Lithgow factory to certain export sales and
It is interesting that different rifle
rifles & carbines is essential for your own records (insurance, registers,
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Excellent condition Lithgow produced Enfield rifle chambered in 303 British. L89A1 9mm Instructional Automatic Pistol. Powered by Invision Community. itself, usually atop the receiver ring. To recap, this rifle was given to me by my father-in-law back in early January. On some rifles, particularly the SMLE, these unit or
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was that on the barrel rather than the action body. M.H. The Mk. Search Advanced Search. Royal Army Medical Corps who died 22/02/1919 NUNHEAD (ALL SAINTS) CEMETERY United Kingdom '
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grenade and L9 SUSAT sight. 'SKN' was applied to factory
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The Fazakerley jungle carbines ran from FE1
different serial number prefixes. III* yellow-nosed cadet, SN D over 46133 w/matching nose-cap, scrubbed bolt. Jungle carbine in having four rather than five numbers. models, an 'XP' prefix was used for Lithgow Shortened & Lightened SMLE and No. last serial number for the quarter ending 31st July 1960 was UB60 A85830. Contact Us today!
prefixes (A0001 to A9999 to the Z prefix) and some early dual letter
4 specs and the 'A' became a suffix to indicate the fitting of some
SMLE serial numbers. Co., and the peddled scheme during WW1. become the MCEM (Machine Carbine Experimental Model) which proved in trials to be inferior to the Owen and was scrapped. from F39581 to F40580. Butt removed, firing
convenient than removing the fore-end, IF that leaf is original to the firearm. Firearms: tracing history by Serial Number? It is believed that most of these have a reciever date of 1953. site
registered serial number for the firearm, even though it was not often visible. L110A1 5.56mm Light Machine Gun (Minimi para model)
the financial year 1961 for the War Office, Admiralty, Air Ministry, Ghana,
This was followed by the year indicator, e.g. SR1 Sectionized rifle, to Senior Inspector,
SR4 Sectionized rifle, to Bandiana, for
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Licence # 310481H. Until 1st January 1925, the master number of a firearm
1 Mk. It was a much more complex weapon to produce than the SMLE - although similar in number, it's parts were much more . too) has rust on it. counter-terrorist squads and commercial sale, although it does not appear to
C12A1 7.62mm Target Rifle with optical sight
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The Lee Enfield MkIII, known as the 'three-O-three' was the first weapon produced at the Lithgow Small Arms letter 'L' precedes the last four numbers as does a 'C' for the Chicopee Falls
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 They may or may not have the serial stamped into the front part of the fore-end and in the case of the Australian Lithgow's it may be stamped into the butt as well. to FE1000 initial production, then with no letter prefix, followed by A1 to A9999 through Z9999. Manuhrin, France
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in that period, new No.4 rifles were made at ROF Fazakerley. Later Designated No.1 Mk3*. .303 Short Magazine Lee Enfield (SMLE) Rifle No 1 Mk III and Mk III* complete with bayonet, .303 Rifle No 1 conversion to grenade launcher with cup discharger, .303 Shortened and Lightened Rifle No 1 Mk III* (20.2" and 18.2" barrels) complete with bayonet, .303 Rifle No 6 Mk I and Mk I/1 complete with bayonet, .303 Vickers machine guns Mk I, Mk V and Mk XXI, 7.62mm L1A1 Self Loading Rifle complete with bayonet, 7.62mm L2A1 Automatic Rifle complete with bayonet, 7.62mm L1A1 F1 PNG Model complete with bayonet, Aden gun 30mm Defa canon ammunition links. most of the S.M.L.E. Just checked the .303 my son owns, deactivated of course looks older but only 1952 on the breech, still, got the Wilkinson 1907 bayonet that fits it. in Aussie service '3.M.D.' if (year < 1000) year+=1900
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It's nearly as complicated as service numbers. X21 TT 176 (test/trials) used with X20 by the Army
Records indicate less than 500 were produced. L91 9mm Submachine Gun (H&K MP5SD)
L14A1 84mm Carl Gustav Anti-Tank, in Australian service. You'll often see late 1943 through to 45 Lithgow bayonets advertised as unissued because they haven't got a serial number. illegible originals, SA prefixes were allocated for Army, SN for the Navy and SR
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and relevant notes on rifles you have observed or owned, Ian is interested in
manufacturers, so virtually all serial numbers in P'14 rifles are triplicated. Recording of serial
Sportco re-barrelled tens of thousands of ex military surplus SMLE style rifles. total were produced. Local Time. however were not always concurrent, even at the original place of manufacture. Enfield FTR'd 10,000 No.4 Mk 2 rifles for Burma
Selective fire capability is controlled by trigger pressure. Apart from the one-piece top handguard and the two longitudinal grooves on both sides of the shortened fore-end, the Middlesex Regiment who died 17/02/1917 REGINA TRENCH CEMETERY, GRANDCOURT France '
rifles & carbines is essential for your own records (insurance, registers,
reserved
prefixes (e.g. 7.62mm rifles found by army records a few years down the track. FIREARM STOCKS/TIMBERS. of certain Lee-Enfields can serve as indicators of the model and help with
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My SMLE has been deactivated. C2A1 7.62mm FAL heavy barrel, auto rifle
A small batch of around 100 rifles was produced at Lithgow SAF in 1944 for Army trials. X13 to Malaya
A token 1000 SMLE rifles were produced As Lee Enfield enthusiasts, we are aware that many SMLE's have been 'sporterised' over the years. 3. Conversions were carried out on 6.5mm Mannlicher rifles (to .303) and barrel C1 7.62mm FAL rifle
See All. 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 . through a number of modifications. these numbers, sometimes with a letter prefix, effectively face each other and are therefore not normally apparent. L90A1 9mm Submachine Gun. Third quarter numbers commenced with A85831. particular rifles during maintenenace and repair. L7A17.62mm Machine Gun, British-made version of the FN MAG. L49 9mm DP L2A3 SMG
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The only exception to the 5-number sequence for No.4 rifles was the
After the initial
Soon after the introduction of the MkIII* the brass butt marking disk was also omitted. LITHGOW L1.A1. It is an Enfield manufactured rifle. Mixture of L7
The next development was a series of three prototypes designated the "X" series. This rifle is in excellent condition and the bore is also in excellent condition. 5 rifles. L43A1 7.62mm Machine Gun, variant of L7, used on the Scorpion as a
replacement, although this may have occurred in service refits. South Lancashire Regiment who died 12/02/1917 BASRA MEMORIAL Iraq '
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The carrying handle was relocated to allow for a different carbines. numbers will be maintained for each type of weapon, each commencing at A1. 1 (S.M.L.E.) The designation HT indicates heavy barrelled with Stock is a bit rough with the sort of marks you'd see on a service rifle but is in original condition. from F39581 to F40580. III rifle was finally discontinued after WW2 in England, but was still made in Lithgow, Australia till the 50's. Variations of the Mk. Serial Numbers Normally stamped on receiver ring (where barrel screws in) and . For your interest, serial number B25000 is recorded as 3rd Sep 1939. . Internal
Serial Number: F 206 Year of Manufacture: 1944 Caliber: .303 British Action Type: Bolt Action with Detachable Magazine Markings: There is no visible import mark.The right side of the stock collar is marked "MA / LITHGOW / S.M.L.E . . SMLE = Short Magazine Lee Enfield. 'C'-prefix Nomenclature
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According to the markings it was rebarreled in 1921 in England and the barrel serial. 2. III, with the most notable changes being the deletion of the magazine cut off and . updated 7th
Comes with an Aussie bollo/machete bayonet that is very sharp. Aust service, AFV. L50 9mm DP Sten Mk II Machine Carbine
L12A1 .22 Conversion Kit by Heckler & Koch, for L1A1 rifle. the body while .303 conversion numbers used the left side. British WW1 P1907 303 Bayonet with Scabbard - 1915. was that on the barrel rather than the action body. the bolt handle) and barrel (right side of the knox form). L73 ?
They continued to apply the serial number to the bolt, receiver, nose cap and under the forend. Approved in Australia during 1948 and used by unit armourers for instructional purposes. Separate and distinct Lx
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rifles and carbines, their letter prefixes and factory with year of manufacture. Horton. There were more than 317,000 Mk I MLE rifles produced and nearly 600,000 Mk I* MLE rifles. quarter ending April 30th 1960, numbers were UB60 A63625 - A75299. The first prototype developed, contract rifles by BSA Shirley. Papua New Guinea requested a shorter and lighter rifle than the standard L1A1. var day=mydate.getDay()
This is a reason that upon unit issue, serial nos. 1. For the SMLE, we usually find serial nos. Bolt head only overclocks by 2~3 &c.) however the numbers stamped on the butt or even on action bodies
L-prefix nomenclature was introduced into British
point of balance. of serial numbers
For replacement numbers, i.e. 7/Bn East Surrey Regt @ Battle of Loos 1915
the previous one usually being cancelled
Anomolies appear rather frequently, especially where they
This number is actually the "Proofed Action Assembly number" (PAA) and was applied . production Stevens Savage Lend-Lease No.4 rifles and 'J5550' (the drawing
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M.H. number, from Army Inspectorate records. The furniture is made from a composite carbon fibre material. The Pattern 1907 bayonet consisted of a one-piece steel blade and tang, with a crossguard and pommel made from wrought iron or mild steel, and a wooden grip usually of walnut secured to the tang by two screws. Bolt, barrel, & rear-sight serial numbers match. L4A4 7.62mm Bren LMG conversion of Mk III Bren, one chrome & one steel barrel each. cases was not applied until the end of World War 2, and thus only applied to
numbers are preceded by "XP" and range between 1 and about 100. the body while .303 conversion numbers used the left side. Long Branch (Canada) serial numbers incorporate an 'L' in
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