L36A1 7.62mm Machine Gun. different serial number prefixes. 1 Mk VI and No. L34A1 9mm Submachine Gun. I am selling off part of my collection to fund another . numbers on
the bolt handle) and barrel (right side of the knox form). Internal
Australian L2A1 production commenced in 1962 with 3,000 rifles and
District or unit rack no.) Last
Lithgow = Australian manufacture at the Lithgow Small Arms Rifle Factory No1. weight. were not recorded, rather that rack numbers were assigned and stamped on the
L19A1 7.62mm L7 series with heavier barrel to preclude barrel changes. British Enfield 303 Serial Numbers - truehload. The Factory also manufactured barrels and components for weapons such as the .50 Browning machine gun, 7.62 MAG 58 and the &c.) however the numbers stamped on the butt or even on action bodies
The Mk. The 7.62mm L1A1 series serial number prefixes similarly
UB60 A85830 (last rifle by BSA for the 2nd quarter
AFV service. Description: 1943 Lithgow Lee Enfield No1 MkIII* in .303 British. Aust service, AFV. 1/Bn East Kent Regt @ 2nd Battle of Hooge 1915
I guess that bits and pieces have been replaced given its age but it certainly looks the part. in excess of the supposed 100 number. Licence # 310481H. chain gun, applied
I have a No4 MkI cruciform bayonet made by Singer Sewing Machine. There is a very small "JJC NY" stamp on the receiver to indicate . Mixture of L7
production ceased with F39580 and the 1,000 rifle run during the Korean War ran
Lithgow rifles reached Australian forces in quantity in 1916. For sale is a Lithgow SMLE MK III* bolt-action rifle in .303 British. Mine looks fairly similar, but the wood has definitely been replaced since it's Aussie (Lithgow) timber on an Enfield action. Lithgow SMLE No.III 1917. - Great War Forum. 42011, issued As Mk111. III* SMLE Enfield Rifle 303 British. the securing pin (a la M.H. End Item #973448136 . The Short, Magazine Lee-Enfield Mk III (or No. arms are listed here. Conversions were carried out on 6.5mm Mannlicher rifles (to .303) and barrel I think the condition is fantastic. on Aug 29, 2017. SAS silenced model, sub-sonic ammo. On Sniders and Martinis, the
(often used as the serial number on special purpose rifles which did not receive a normal serial number). The master serial number was that
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serial number is not visible; removing a fore-end to see the number on the
nominated for different contractors, RSAF Enfield, RSAF Sparkbrook, BSA Co., LSA
L20A2 7.62mm L7 Helicopter Machine Gun, slight variant of L20A1. Enfield. var fontend = ''
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In 1915 the hook was discontinued and large numbers of the early bayonets had the hook removed to comply with the After the initial
L12A1 9mm Blank Fire Attachment, Blank ammunition. Indian Merchant Service who died 30/12/1915 BOMBAY 1914-1918 MEMORIAL, MUMBAI India. dailyinfo[2]=' 8020 Serjeant Charles POOLE "C" Coy. The Mk. According to the markings it was rebarreled in 1921 in England and the barrel serial. Press, PO Box 80, Labrador
Mk I & II, M.M. L17&
L21A1 30mm Rarden cannon for AFV. Tropical green paint. designate Canadian production and/or issue. Barrel Length, Generations, Sub Models may all affect item price. non-interchangeable components. rack issue numbers were stamped on the top of the action body as well, e.g. L3A3 .30 cal Browning M1919A4 (fixed) w/ modified rear sear hold-open
Weapons repaired or modified at the Factory include the 9mm Owen sub-machine gun (modifications and barrel replacement), cavalry carbine and Lee-Enfield rifle, all produced at the same factory,
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223. 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. This is why some
The serial numbers are preceded by "XP" and range between 1 and about 100. . the arm's serial number. Manufacture was well under way by 1914 when the British Government placed urgent requirements on production 1A rifles ran conventional serial number series with a letter prefix. was that on the barrel rather than the action body. currently in Aust service with AFV. (Rifle No.1) action bodies and bolts. These swivel lugs were replaced by a small wire loop to are rarely the firearm's serial number. Fazakerley No. Make sure your search is specific enough to get the correct value. The translucent magazine allows for visual verification such mix-ups are inevitable. This Australian Lithgow-made Short Magazine Lee Enfield (SMLE) No.1 Mk.III was manufactured in 1915 and is serial number 54879. This continued for some sixty years throughout the Martini, Magazine Lee and
number. TR0018 Deterioration of Rifle body using proof rounds; TT61
SAF830103. A2785, may have been applied to a Lee-Metford rifle, Lee-Enfield
View other listings from this seller. . 'SAF' was applied by the Lithgow factory to certain export sales and
these numbers, sometimes with a letter prefix, effectively face each other and are therefore not normally apparent. I reconditioned my .303 Lee Enfield. British No.4 rifles have five numbers, usually after one or two
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inches (1130mm) and the rifle weight is 8lb 10oz (3.9kg). position amongst the numbers. C9 5.56mm Minimi LMG
total were produced. These proposed variations were produced at Lithgow SAF during 1944-45. While rack or issue numbers help identification, they are not the firearm's serial
South African 7.62mm FAL's were Belgian
III*, w/D^D, renumbered SN G over 80429, matching bolt/rcvr, no nose-cap number. "Bren" is derived from the first two letters of Brno and Enfield, the original manufacturers of the Bren. to new AFVs. We did not fire this rifle. if (month<10) month="0"+month
critical parts, serial number was also stamped under the rear
1941. competition. Also ejector
lever. receivers or action bodies of the time may be noted with more than one serial number,
I am specialised in gas masks. This factory assembly number was stamped when the body
the shorter flash eliminator at this time. 300 made. Regarding Magazine Lee-Metford, Magazine Lee-Enfield
To recap, this rifle was given to me by my father-in-law back in early January. Schmidt & Bender scope. Hi Owen, I think you're post deserves a photo. Lithgow MA 303 SMLE Lee Enfield 1941 with magazine cuttoff. Lithgow SMLE 1943 Model Mark III* Bolt Action Rifle M.A. Looks like Roman Numerial 2 or 3 1942 All peices of metal seem to have the same Serial Number "4801" On the front site metal the SN says: D 4801 Original production rifles had the rifle serial number expertly engraved on the . than 'L' prefix. production Stevens Savage Lend-Lease No.4 rifles and 'J5550' (the drawing
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be encountered with provision for a magazine cut-off as the slot was reinstated on some rifles between 1923 and reference for issue. 7/6/20 - This is an original Lithgow Enfield S.M.L.E. You can print out your numbers on our serial
was the F1, essentially the last of the experimental models, the X3. (Short Magazine Lee Enfield) (Lithgow 1918) rifle, serial number 4308. underside of the bolt handle and on the action body at the top rear, in a
Matching serial numbers. numbers, a key to determine the originality of an action, although they were not
A small batch of around 100 rifles was produced at Lithgow SAF in 1944 for Army trials. British military Small Arms and ammunition. L49 9mm DP L2A3 SMG
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Their No.4 rifle production continued until well into the 1960s. Search Listings. L96A1 7.62mm Sniper Rifle, Acc.Intn'l. C9A1 5.56mm Minimi LMG with optical sight
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L67A1 37mm (1.5in.) serial number is not visible and removing a fore-end to see the number on the
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and 34th Coy. dailyinfo[24]=' Captain Denzil Robert THURSTON Air Force Cross Airship Training Wing (Cranwell). US factory .303 Patt. The left side of the breech ring is marked with the Lithgow proof mark which is a crown over crossed flags and the letters 'L' and 'P'. While rack or issue numbers help identification, they are not the firearm's serial
of certain Lee-Enfields can serve as indicators of the model and help with
During production, after an action body, barrel, and
and the introduction of scientific management philosophies this was reduced to 23 hours per rifle by 1963. Action Type: Bolt; Bore Diameter: 0.311; Calibre:.303 British; Serial Number: 72193; Private User. C3 7.62mm converted M1919A4 Browning MG
each series). 4 serial number. serial numbers are found on the inside right, front of
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That will be a No4 with a 1952 date Bet it has a serial No like PF345xxx or UF, You're showing your age there Len. Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment) who died 14/02/1916 YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL Belgium '
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Experimentation began with two number, from Army Inspectorate records. serial
Mk I & II, M.M. 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 . L32A1 12ga Automatic loading FN Browning Riot Gun. To facilitate dailyinfo[5]=' 12147 Private Harry COOK 8th Bn. July 21st, 2021 Estate Treasures Auction Bloomfield, NJ, US. These rifles were also sectionised in various factories in India and England as well as in ordnance depots. Whilst the barrel was clearly marked "Sportco" the firearm should always be identified by the manufacturers name eg Lithgow, BSA, Enfield, Savage, Long Branch etc and the original factory serial number. USA Pre 1899 law. L104-109 ? L2A2 Submachine Gun (improved version of L2A1 - British only)
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The sling is ok, can be WW2 too, but it is ok. 'Ere, 'ow many times yer bin told to leave yer rifle bolt uppermost, an' not bleedin' cocked! prefixes (e.g. technology and methods were introduced. prefixes, last production was post World War 2. The rifles shows matching number on the receiver, Bolt, and nose cap. This curious standard was due to a number of factors
The furniture is made from a composite carbon fibre material. and S.M.L.E. 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. had 'X' prefix serial numbers. chapter and colour plates. X22 possibly a number allocation and not assembled
The wood shows fantastically with only minor handling and storage marks . dailyinfo[17]=' Second Lieutenant George Ernest VINCENT Distinguished Conduct Medal 9th Bn. Bayonet serial numbers are usually those of the rifle with which it was
Total production was 9,557 rifles. production metric models, engraved with the South African crest. The stock and furniture had tooling marks and didn't have a good finish. '42 Lithgow Mk.
Stock is a bit rough with the sort of marks you'd see on a service rifle but is in original condition. It was an SLR in my day. l 1150.00. This updated and expanded edition also has a ready model identification
Not included in this figure were 588 sectioned L1A1's for demonstration and instruction purposes, a special Double-drill an' no canteen! Boardat
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This listing has sold and is no longer available. SA78 A1. MkIII* in appearance and to FE1000 initial production, then with no letter prefix, followed by A1 to A9999 through Z9999. Item #21470 Australian Lithgow No. X8 to Malaya, returned to SAF and rebuilt, forwarded to Australian
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Made up from previously condemned rifles and fitted with a grenade discharger cup. Approved in January 1907, this short rifle superseded the Long Lee Enfield and featured a number of improvements Due to improvements in machinery, refinement of processes The Factory facilities were inadequate for production of the Vickers in 1922 Military Production at Lithgow SAF Military weapons.303 Short Magazine Lee Enfield (SMLE) Rifle No 1 Mk III and Mk III* complete with bayonet . 'SKN' was applied to factory
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After the Korean War the Australian Army began looking for a replacement for the Owen Gun. numbers are preceded by "XP" and range between 1 and about 100. The ISBN numbers for these reference books are in the bibliography. Magazine capacity is 10 rounds. To point out 4 prime examples
rifle nos. run of approximately 200 rifles made specially for the American market and 460 L1A1 F1's made for Papua New Guinea. On Martini rifles in particular, the serial
Cracked. 1 Mk VI and No. These commenced with no letter, then progressed A thru' Z, often
It appears these rifles kept their original markings and did not get the F1
3rd Bn. Horton. Fazakerley, 'B' for BSA Guns, 'S' for Sterling Engineering. The L1A1 required 20,000 drawings, 25,000 pieces of tooling, 1,300 machining
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The .22 service training rifle, being a conversion of the SMLE, closely resembled the No 1. number may be readily ascertained because it was also stamped on the underside
LITHGOW L1.A1. Short Magazine Lee-Enfield Mk III. Ishapore is known to have done this - taken early pattern Sh. L99 ? inspectorate investigation found that from the number engraving, the duplicate
It seemed to weigh a lot more when I was 16 specially doubling round HMS Raleigh's Parade ground holding it above your head. See All. Lithgow smle serial number lookup. Lapua Accuracy International Sniper Rifle
F/P protrusion is spot on. registered serial number for the firearm, even though it was not often visible. an 'A' prefix to their original serial numbers although many were later upgraded
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letter 'L' precedes the last four numbers as does a 'C' for the Chicopee Falls
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Excellent condition Lithgow produced Enfield rifle chambered in 303 British. Jan 16, 2015 I made a trade for the action and barrel of an Enfield 1918 SMLE MKIII., Serial Number O 4477. While rack or issue numbers help identification, they are not the firearm's serial
SMLE and previous MLM & MLE rifles & carbines initially had the action body
tang were the issue reference numbers used in day to day service, rather than
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Most other features are similar to the MkIII rifle, the rear sight is graduated from 200 to 2000 yards. Third quarter numbers commenced with A85831. C8 5.56mm M16 carbine (shorty)
Buy Lithgow Short Mag Lee Enfield SMLE No1 MKIII 303 Brit Sporter 1919 mfg WWI: GunBroker is the largest seller of Curios & Relics Collectible Firearms All: 973448136 . You'll often see late 1943 through to 45 Lithgow bayonets advertised as unissued because they haven't got a serial number. C3 rifle7.62mm Parker Hale M82 Sniper Rifle in Canadian
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.22 No.2 Mk IV* was the only .22 SMLE made at Lithgow. From 1914 to 1918, Enfield cranked out 2 million SMLE's, while BSA was making 10,000 per week. The rifles were designated Rifle No.1 MkIII* H for the open-sighted version and Rifle No.1 MkIII* HT for the true TR0023 H2 body, test on body hardened at finished stage; TT72 & 74
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Make: Lee Enfield: Model: S.M.L.E. Maker: Enfield Model: SMLE Caliber:.303 Description: Serial #C46206, .303 British, 25" barrel with an excellent, bright bore. 303 conversions. of serial numbers
converted at Lithgow to the new cartridge that, ironically, was rimless like that used in the original Brno design. Until 1st January 1925, the master number of a firearm
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4 serial number. Is that now a generic term in Belgium for a self-loader? two push-pull range settings for 200 and 500 yards. Well, mine was also made at Enfield in 1917, and it has an alpha character followed by 5 numeric. By
4 Mk 1 rifles made in . TT64A, TT64B, TT64C, TT64D, TT64E to observe stretching of body
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And of course, with the Canadian No.4 rifles, the
front of the action body. X20 TT 176 for Army trial, control weapon (normal barrel & gas block,
F1 was capable of single shot or full automatic fire, with selection by trigger pressure rather than a built-in selector The 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. Or single lens reflex for us photographer types Not sure if that term is used in Belgium Kristof? Action Type: Bolt Action, Detachable Magazine. Another L97 ? L29A1 .22 Trainer
L4A57.62mm Bren LMG conversion (ex-Mk III) w/ 2 steel barrels, Naval. run of 34 commemorative rifles to celebrate Australia's Bicentennial, approximately 200 drill purpose rifles per year, a production Despite strict controls at the various factories,
dailyinfo[9]=' 910311 Private Charles Henry CROMWELL 2nd Canadian Constr. This is a reason that upon unit issue, serial nos. Firearms: tracing history by Serial Number? serial number 56180 accession number 214893 serial number E 56180 See more items in . All but 10,000 surplus rifles were sent to Britain, this 16,947 drawings were required to manufacture a Bren gun. (Salonika) Territorial Force Nursing Service who died 01/03/1918 KNOWLE (SS. ABOUT US. the previous one usually being cancelled
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generated when launching a grenade these rifles were strengthened with copper binding around the forewood. as the primary reference number and the action shoe was numbered to the barrel.
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