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L4A4 7.62mm Bren LMG conversion of Mk III Bren, one chrome & one steel barrel each. Military small arms, Generally, the infantry (County regts.) CQA Canadian Arsenals Ltd.*
Known Fact: originally built at Lithgow in 1943 or Refurbished at Lithgow in 1943, was used at some point by the Ministry of Defense. L33A1 .30 cal L3 Browning AFV Fixed Machine Gun, DP variant. E.M.E.R. Ordnance Committee
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These prefixes can be used to authenticate these rifles if found in a gun shop or personal collection. It was published in 2007, available now from Aust., N.Z., US and UK distributors. The most common of these were: XP was used for the Shortened and Lightened Australian Lithgow (No6 Jungle Carbine) rifles, A was used for No1 MkVI trail rifles, BS was used on the British No7 small bore rifles, and T1 for the No5 small bore rifles. Fully automatic or fixed auto. TW Twin Cities Ordnance Plant (S.A.A.) Plant
There is reference to markings that would indicate a bad barrel but that isn't it. L2A1 Automatic Rifle in Australian service (Canadians have C2 & C2A1
The prefixes were assigned as follows: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, L, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T ,U, V, W, Y ,Y, Z, AA, AB, AC. Canadian post-1956 small arms utilized a 'C' rather
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2. 16 minutes ago, Lancashire Fusilier said: 1915 Lee Enfield Markings (newbie question), (longterm) 4th Gordon Highlanders. ranging gun. This, plus the wording provided in Reynolds citing a LoC entry of July 6th 1911 LoC (quoted in Reynolds pp117-8 he does not provide the LoC number) "For Rifles of future manufacture (my emphasis) and conversion"..[describes sighting changes]then "Marking All rifles had the letters "H.V. L20A1 7.62mm L7 adapted for Helicopter, for use in pods & external
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My continuing concern, is why would older original stamping, the original barrel proof mark and the original barrel inspection marks be on a completely new barrel. RAD Radford Ordnance Works
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I had a Sporter I got cheap and had a hard time getting any groups better than 5-6" @ 100 yds. Also obsolete name for .50cal L11A1 ranging
To me, and others, it would appear to show that Mully's barrel is original and that the ' 40 ' date mark and the Broad Arrow to it's right were new stampings added to the original barrel in 1940 ? If you are fortunate enough to own a Lee-Enfield rifle or bayonet that is unit marked, congratulations! It appears to me that the barrel has Enfield inspections stamps (crown number over E) whereas one would expect a 1915 BSA rifle to have been originally fitted with a BSA barrel (crown number over B ) as shown on the receiver of the rifle (on original pic no2 below the proof which is actually on the receiver). So yes it is an acceptance mark (the arrow) and where the date on the barrel significantly post dates the date on the receiver it is indicative of rebarrelling, but it is the date of manufacture and acceptance of the barrel, not reissue of the rifle, in my view. Original British Military. Air Ministry:
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You know more about this than I do, so hopefully, we can make some sense of those markings. M.P.I. I think we may be at crossed purposes here on the date stamp. Swiss
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These specific letter prefixes were assigned to ROF Fazakerley and BSA Shirley, the only two manufacturers of the No5 rifle, this ensured that there would be no duplicate serials during the production run of No5s. And a little earlier in time
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Abbreviations used by military manual printers appear on the Small Arms
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However it did not result in a change of the rifle mark designation, but altered rifles were marked HV on the barrel immediately behind the back sight. S.A.E.D. B.E. I agree try FB .312" & see. Variant of L20. An excellent, expanding reference library of text and pictures of both common and rare Lee Enfields. related components. Would love to see it hit 1" at 100yrds one day. W.O. a crown. N.P.L. reserved
BM denotes 'Birmingham Military', proved to the same pressures as the military proof. How long would the barrel be good for I wonder. Ian D. Skennerton. Company
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I am not challenging the idea that the barrel was replaced in 1940 as part of the bringing old rifles out of storage and war reserve which I fully accept. (S.A.A.) L4A67.62mm Bren LMG conversion, upgraded L4A1 w/ chrome barrel. On balance then I think I am now more certain than I was previously that HV was a standard WWI mark applied to both new production and converted rifles and that the date stamped on the barrel knox form is a production/acceptance date of the barrel as opposed to a reissue stamp. I include a (poor) photo below showing the marks on wartime produced rifles. XL73 5.56mm right hand Light Support Weapon
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C.I.S.A. An example would be: rifle serial number 52C2689 would be the 522,689th rifle produced by Savage Stevens. A.P./I. C.O.W. Director, Military Training
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No4 rifles were given a starting number that may be used to identify manufacturers, but again there was no set serial blocks. A.I.D.
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Lee-Enfield rifles are used by reserve forces and police forces in many Commonwealth countries, particularly Canada, where they are the main rifle issued to the Canadian Rangers, and India, where the Lee-Enfield is widely issued to reserve . (though I'd hang it on my wall before I'd sell it). Sparkbrook, Birmingham
Several years ago, at a gun. Manufacturers will be noted either on the left side of the receiver or on the left side buttsocket. Still a cool rifle, regardless. L13A1 5.56mm Blank Fire Attachment, Blank ammunition. Martini-Enfield Carbine
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Could be from S.African service. Does the rifle have the magazine cut-off fitted? (S.A.A.) Almost want to rebarrel it but finding someone with the tools is hard. Lee-Enfield Carbine
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I read that BO would indicate early 1944. No apparent FTR stamp on LHS of wrist; did not go through a Factory Thorough Repair ?? It has since been sporterised from military spec into a hunting rifle. Rifle, Short Magazine Lee-
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So there are certainly at least 2 meanings for the HV mark, those service rifles which were altered, and some specialist Target Rifles for example, which had ' strengthened ' High Velocity barrels. that is)
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I don't know what the markings stand for, but if you sent those pics to the NRA they would identify them. Superintendent of Research
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L65 ? If Guns Kill, Do Pencils Mis-spell Words? B.L. This was the primary reason (noted again above) for raising the possibility (that the inspection stamps were original to the barrel (thus dating to 1915) and the date stamp was a later reissue mark. LS Red River Arsenal (Lone Star Div.) GM General Motors
Also in current Aussie service. Director of Armaments
This is not to say that Enfield serial numbers provide no information or that they are not an interesting subject. MB Ballarat, Vic. WA/C Wainwright
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co (Birmingham Small Arms Co.), The ability to think and speak doesn't necessarily guarantee intelligence, The "S" could denote Stevens - Savage, Mass,USA and the "HT" may mean that it's fitted with a heavy barrel for range work.On top of the knox form there should be a "H" stamped on it denoting this and the if there's a HV stamped on the stock it means it can use the high velocity machine gun ammo. Butt removed, firing
Research our price guide with auction results on 71 items from $216 to $2,160. Regarding the barrel date vs "reissue stamp" question. There is no "HV" stamp on Knox form to signify high velocity Mk. SOP Sangamon Ordnance Plant
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solenoid. The crown and GR are govt markings- arms of the British Crown were the property of the Monarch, ya know- In this case, GR stands for George Rex (King George) 1942 is date of manufacture, SMLE is Short Magazine Lee Enfield. B.F.M. and Enfield produced some III* rifles in 1915. Sign up for a new account in our community. Want to put a standard armory stock barrel on it. In the case of Savage Stevens the serial numbers began with a 0C1 and for Long Branch 0L1, these serials progressed in sequence directly relating the serial number to the number of rifles produced. R.C. L48A1 37mm (1.5 in.) BN/C Borden
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Home of the well known author of The Lee-Enfield, and many others books. D.R.A.C. L47A1 7.65mm Pistol, Walther PP. different to L1A1 DP. who can locate and recognise them. KEY Keystone Ordnance Works
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A.P. L44A1 7.62mm Machine Gun, for Helicopters, Naval. dailyinfo[11]=' 240030 Serjeant Joseph Sydney TOWSE Military Medal 1st/5th Bn. Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms; http://www.atf.gov/ . Depending on the type of rifle it will either be on the left or most commonly the right side of the buttsocket (under the bolt knob). What is the source of that reference please LF? ROP Rovenna Ordnance Plant
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Seen in the picture above are the normal spots to find the serial number and manufacturers information on the No4 and the No5 rifle. KAM Kamloops (Royal Canadian Navy)
It kinda looks like this one. US, National Rifle Association http://www.nra.org.uk/. Hendon No. 'BUYER'S GUIDE to the LEE-ENFIELD' . Westley Richards. Over the years I have received many emails regarding serial numbers. HB Hobart, Tas. F. of M. Figure of merit
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A.I.D. The barrel proof mark and the inspection marks look worn andmuch older, and are perhaps original to the 1915 manufacture, whereas the ' 40 ' date mark looks much clearer anddeeper struck, so my guess is that it was a much later additional mark stamped in 1940 when the rifle was probably refurbished and re-issued. DOD Delaware Ordnance Depot
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It was his service rifle in the South African Defense Force. Along with the manufacturers name both the date of manufacture and the type and mark of the rifle is also shown. Hand, Cooksville*
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How does it look when you shine a light down it? It was arguably the best combat rifle of World War I. e.g. ammunition and equipment. Their values are perhaps 50%,
spotting gun, M8C. as 12.7mm L2A1,
that these markings relate to hardware as well as to the ammunition and various forms of
I found what the crown, BSA, and SHTLE markings mean via Google searches but there are quite a few other markings. Discarding sabot
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A common problem on older "Smellys" is that they have excessive headspace- rear locking lugs and worn weapon does that. MY (gun ammo) St. Marys No. L16 81mm Mortar. literature and reference books from the early 19th century. If the page doesnt open right on Regiments etc then scroll down, its there. Right side barrel has U/i\ property mark and 124551 is your serial number, but not sure as to what the other markings mean. WGA Wallangarra, Qld. A.P.& S. Ltd. Alabaster, Pasmore
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I take your point, butwhat about the absence of "HV" that should be on the Knox form of a 1915 barrel ? C.I.N.O. Naval service
The mark ' HV ' was also found on rifle barrels which had been strengthened to ' High Velocity ' standard. L82to L84? Surplus Rifle; http://www.surplusrifleforum.com/viewforum.php?f=27 .. Wikipedia Lee Enfield; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee-Enfield Wikipedias entry on Lee Enfields. S.A.C. Thames Ammunition Works, And in Service Parts Catalogues:
M.E.R. Depending on the type of rifle it will either be on the left or most commonly the right side of the buttsocket (under the bolt knob). Instructional skeleton model of L7. Obsolete. contemporary references are listed here for newcomers (and old hands too?) 4
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So here is a 1918 BSA with its original barrel and BSA inspection marks on both components, Here is a 1918 BSA with a WWII produced replacement barrel with an Enfield inspection marks (but BSA mark on receiver as per original rifle) this is the same rifle as shown above to demonstrate uneven serial stamping. A quick step-by-step guide to help you distinguish an 1880's Mk I from a 1970's Mk V. It's easier than you think. 4. dittos what he said - beat me to it by an hour or so , should be a nice rifle for you , i have a lot of BSA made rifles in my assortment , i like them a lot . MC Finsbury, South Australia
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I am not sure that this is entirely correct. HAL Halifax (Royal Canadian Navy)
The gun has been sporterized. B.T.C. Ammunition The following ammunition can be used by the Lee-Enfield SMLE. & Co.
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Headspace or bad ammo? III (& 7pt star) best pic of the additional markings above the serial # on the upper left (in the light glare) and above the last few digits of the serial #. For those out there that want to get deeper into the serial number issues I would suggest purchasing either Skip Strattons or Ian Skennertons books. PLM Plumbrook Ordnance Works
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"(for High velocity) marked on the barrel underneath the backsight leaf" leaves me as certain as I can possibly be that HV was a standard mark on WWI produced markings. L86A1 5.56mm Light Support Weapon, LMG version of L85, with bipod. service. $85.00. Percussion small arm
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