USA Pre 1899 law. for .577 Sniders and .450 & .303 Martini
L29A1 .22 Trainer
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Nottingham) produced the H&K 9mm MP5A3 SMG and variants for S.A.S.,
L4A2 7.62mm Bren LMG conversion (X10E2) w/ lightened bipod, steel barrel. Both of these No.4 rifle series commenced with 0L1
dailyinfo[7]=' Major Surtees ATKINSON Military Cross Royal Field Artillery who died 07/02/1918 FULFORD CEMETERY United Kingdom '
LITHGOW SMLE MK III ENFIELD RIFLE SLAZ stamp to wood stock. L17&
Experimentation began with two single-shot version of L85A1 EWS. UB60 A85830 (last rifle by BSA for the 2nd quarter
critical parts, serial number was also stamped under the rear
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 . Its obvoius that the Enfield works would have produced more than 9999 rifles before 1917, so were the numbers reset to zero occasionally, annually, etc. I am selling off part of my collection to fund another . hVmo6+aNJ@Q68k:Z"[IS2{yGL0Y HXv*e;
cJd. "Bren" is derived from the first two letters of Brno and Enfield, the original manufacturers of the Bren. replacement, although this may have occurred in service refits. armourer after the serial number when some parts were found to be
L4A97.62mm Bren LMG conversion, with GPMG dovetail. TR0007 Fully chromed barrel & auto to ADE Melbourne
necessarily marked on all S.M.L.E. The furniture is made from a composite carbon fibre material. III* in 1915. over 'S.A.F. The name 7.62mm rifles found by army records a few years down the track. Apart from the one-piece top handguard and the two longitudinal grooves on both sides of the shortened fore-end, the Trials No. Military/Naval history, Engineering history, old telescopes, ballistics. X5 to New Zealand
L49 9mm DP L2A3 SMG
Enfield (then M.O.D. are a good guide and indicator in the study of rifles, carbines, pistols and
rifles, a letter prefix (or sometimes a suffix) will usually be
Similarly, Canadian Ross rifles may be noted without
This is why some
sectionized rifles in 1988, also engraved 'AUSTRALIA'S BI-CENTENNIAL 1788-1988'
L2A1 Submachine Gun (Sterling) - but only in British service. Ww1, 16th 5th Royal Lancers, London Regiment, Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers, Royal Flying Corps, Royal Navy, Lee Enfields, Royal Warwickshire Reg, 2nd battalion Lincolnshire regimentold contemptible association (scunthorpe branch), WW1 family service
production a number of its parts, including the trigger assembly and part of the stock, were common with the L1A1. Licence # 310481H. M.H. According to the markings it was rebarreled in 1921 in England and the barrel serial. L24A1 .50cal MG, Ranging Drill. C3 7.62mm converted M1919A4 Browning MG
On some rifles, particularly the SMLE, these unit or
No. It's a Lee-Enfield SMLE (Short Magazine Lee-Enfield) model No. sight leaf (and fore-ends, nosecaps, bolts, of Lee-Enfields too). practice is more commonly noted on Australian production. XL76 37mm ARWEN
C7 5.56mm Diemarco M16
Non-firing model, but
rights
Its magazine was interchangeable with the British Sterling. So as to match
Design. L53 ? 5 jungle
Middlesex Regiment who died 17/02/1917 REGINA TRENCH CEMETERY, GRANDCOURT France '
Re: Lithgow SMLE serial no locations. L100A1 7.62mm Rifle H&K G3KA4
folder
Royal Scots who died 16/02/1919 ARBROATH EASTERN CEMETERY United Kingdom '
No so, I see, unless you are a member of a proper full bore club. convenient than removing the fore-end, IF that leaf is original to the firearm. Serial
dailyinfo[30]=' B/469 Worker Charles BARLOW Australian Munition Worker who died 30/01/1918 NORTH SHEEN CEMETERY United Kingdom '
Serial Numbers Normally stamped on receiver ring (where barrel screws in) and . SAS Live DVD/CD
L33A2 .30 cal L3 Browning AFV Flexible Machine Gun, DP variant. such
had 'X' prefix serial numbers. Post Aug 17, 2008 #1 2008-08-17T19:19. . nominated for different contractors, RSAF Enfield, RSAF Sparkbrook, BSA Co., LSA
Regarding Magazine Lee-Metford, Magazine Lee-Enfield
in Aussie service '3.M.D.' Lithgow = Australian manufacture at the Lithgow Small Arms Rifle Factory No1. 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". of certain Lee-Enfields can serve as indicators of the model and help with
issued. The translucent magazine allows for visual verification War had progressed to close combat, and the long range shooting of the old days was gone. competition. on serial numbers will also be found in the new book, 'The Broad Arrow'. FIREARM STOCKS/TIMBERS. The magazine platform and platform spring are missing. TR0018 Deterioration of Rifle body using proof rounds; TT61
L73 ? Weapons repaired or modified at the Factory include the 9mm Owen sub-machine gun (modifications and barrel replacement), 4074 different types of tools were needed and 3,341 operations were required as opposed to 2,250 I guess that bits and pieces have been replaced given its age but it certainly looks the part. Mk I & II, M.M. To recap, this rifle was given to me by my father-in-law back in early January. Further development of Hughes EX34
SR29 to SR36 Sectionized rifles, for factory personnel
critical parts, serial number was also stamped under the rear
1941 M.A. from F39581 to F40580. carbines, 'X' was used for a small number of Lithgow No.1 rifles with stainless
adjacent to the original serial number. Locking lugs are equally engaged at (a guess) 33% or so. 99,999 rifles, the Lithgow No. Make: Lee Enfield: Model: S.M.L.E. This continued for some sixty years throughout the Martini, Magazine Lee and
General Great War Discussion. & MLE
was that on the barrel rather than the action body. extended to the magazine case as well. number, from Army Inspectorate records. sniper version which was introduced towards the end of World War II. The next development was a series of three prototypes designated the "X" series. 4 & No. SR19 to SR27 Sectionized rifles, to New Zealand
C1 7.62mm FAL rifle
MA = Manufacture Australia. cavalry carbine and Lee-Enfield rifle, all produced at the same factory,
stamped on
Royal Horse Artillery who died 21/02/1917 GUARDS CEMETERY, COMBLES France '
6 Reserve Lorry Park Royal Air Force who died 28/02/1919 BELGRADE CEMETERY Belgium '
barrel or front inside of the body can damage wood furniture, especially if
These commenced with no letter, then progressed A thru' Z, often
Lithgow rifles reached Australian forces in quantity in 1916. applied to the receiver ring and barrel. gun, with barrel 152mm longer than L6A1. And of course, with the Canadian No.4 rifles, the
SMLE's will have serial numbers stamped on the bolt, receiver, barrel, nose cap and the underside of the rear sight. 5 rifles. 'L'-prefix
Home; Visit. L55A1 7.62mm DP variant of the L4A4 LMG. grenade and L9 SUSAT sight. number, from Army Inspectorate records. with the same serial number. British service firearms during the period prior to 1925 had a different
and full production began. (Please note No bolt) Rego 711649990. 1 Mk VI and No. '55' for 1955, then the
rather than a rule. noted with the numbers, as part of the serial number. . 7/Bn East Surrey Regt @ Battle of Loos 1915
unnumbered or
too) has rust on it.
4 (T). Amatikulu. PRODUCTION 1958-1988' on the right side of the upper
Enfield. Magazine capacity is 10 rounds. The carrying handle was relocated to allow for a different .22 No.2 Mk IV* was the only .22 SMLE made at Lithgow. (#36) BRNO Fox Hornet Stock. number. updated 7th
You can do things like that with a deac - that's what they're for. C7A1 5.56mm Diemarco M16 with optical sight
TR0001 to TR024 are
Guns & Firearms. For record of issue and everyday use, the rack number on the butt was the
LSW)
L52 9mm DP Sten Mk V Machine Carbine
report
L8A27.62mm Machine Gun, AFV, improved variant of the L8A1. tang were the issue reference numbers used in day to day service, rather than
of serial numbers
number. L3A4 .30 cal Browning M1919A4 (flexible), as for L3A3. Not included in this figure were 588 sectioned L1A1's for demonstration and instruction purposes, a special Lithgow SMLE MK III - .303 Brit. inspectorate investigation found that from the number engraving, the duplicate
itself, usually atop the receiver ring. After this it will be A1 etc. itself, usually atop the receiver ring. Lincolnshire Regiment who died 05/03/1916 CITE BONJEAN MILITARY CEMETERY, ARMENTIERES France '
AT 0303), but then went over to A30001,
A999999 was reached after which the 'B' series was to be used commencing with
Barrel is good and shoots straight. Later Designated No.1 Mk3*. Around 4000 AIS SAF
dailyinfo[5]=' 12147 Private Harry COOK 8th Bn. 1 MKIII (.303 British caliber) produced at the Birmingham Small Arms Co. in England in 1940. Short Magazine Lee-Enfield Mk III. 4 rifles for (Cadet use). visitors access to earlier data while continuing to post new information on the
And of course, with the Canadian No.4 rifles, the
serial number is not visible and removing a fore-end to see the number on the
Royal Field Artillery who died 10/02/1917 DOIRAN MEMORIAL Greece '
Approved in Australia during 1948 and used by unit armourers for instructional purposes. TT and TR were applied to in-house test models. cases was not applied until the end of World War 2, and thus only applied to
World War 2 arms also saw the application of a 'C' prefix to
Or single lens reflex for us photographer types Not sure if that term is used in Belgium Kristof? causing a shortage here in Australia until production was increased. This listing has sold and is no longer available. Another 5 jungle carbines. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Papua New Guinea requested a shorter and lighter rifle than the standard L1A1. Serial Number: 60700. I have a .303 "Lithgow" 1918 SHT.LE III* I'm pretty sure by the markings. dailyinfo[17]=' Second Lieutenant George Ernest VINCENT Distinguished Conduct Medal 9th Bn. There are 48 numbers listed. denote makers. if (month<10) month="0"+month
British WW1 P1907 303 Bayonet with Scabbard - 1915. From 1914 to 1918, Enfield cranked out 2 million SMLE's, while BSA was making 10,000 per week. This item is no longer available for purchase, but you are able to place a bid or search for a similar item. (Short Magazine Lee Enfield) (Lithgow 1918) rifle, serial number 4308. South Lancashire Regiment who died 12/02/1917 BASRA MEMORIAL Iraq '
serial numbers on the receiver as the reference number was stamped on the
Other Equipment. Mark III rifle, put together by JJ Co. just after the end of WW2. After the Korean War the Australian Army began looking for a replacement for the Owen Gun. Lapua Accuracy International Sniper Rifle
C3 rifle7.62mm Parker Hale M82 Sniper Rifle in Canadian
XL64 4.85mm right hand Individual Weapon
. problems/questions
service. last serial number for the quarter ending 31st July 1960 was UB60 A85830. each series). The
Army trials did not eventuate which resulted in the rifles being stored at SAF Lithgow. Cracked. are a good guide and indicator in the study of rifles, carbines, pistols and
Most other features are similar to the MkIII rifle, the rear sight is graduated from 200 to 2000 yards. X13 to Malaya
as 12.7mm L2A1,
Ishapore is known to have done this - taken early pattern Sh. (XL73E2 was 6.67mm version of 4.85mm
RSAF Enfield reported production of 103,400 L1A1
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. 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. box under receiver. L47A1 7.65mm Pistol, Walther PP. Gun is an early import as evidenced by the very small importer markings (see pic). On No. inches (1130mm) and the rifle weight is 8lb 10oz (3.9kg). X22 possibly a number allocation and not assembled
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. While rack or issue numbers help identification, they are not the firearm's serial
be found that the machining will differ from rifle to rifle, but the Lithgow product was produced from a specific
The serial Volley Sights Arabic butt disc marked ( Ottoman Empire captured) . Can be used on Challenger AFV. Almost perfect blonde wood. For your interest, serial number B25000 is recorded as 3rd Sep 1939. . dailyinfo[18]=' Nurse Hellen ILINE Russian Army who died 18/02/1920 MIKRA BRITISH CEMETERY, KALAMARIA Greece '
L92 9mm Submachine Gun (H&K MP5A3)
contract rifles by BSA Shirley. III* SMLE Enfield Rifle 303 British. Overall length is 44.5 Advanced Search. production metric models, engraved with the South African crest. The Mk. era. HV = High Velocity ammunition. model, so it is possible to find carbines/rifles of different Mark designations
4th Bn. 1xxxx for Maltby, 2xxxx for Fazakerley and for Shirley,
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This one has 8185 on the body and the fore site. 200-rd. weapons are manufactured or repaired at the same factor, a separate series of
armourer after the serial number when some parts were found to be
(often used as the serial number on special purpose rifles which did not receive a normal serial number). LITHGOW SMLE No1 MkIII in .303. were not recorded, rather that rack numbers were assigned and stamped on the
the long range dial and aperture sight, windage adjustment on the rearsight, magazine cut-off, lug on the firing pin This was followed by the year indicator, e.g. L20A1 7.62mm L7 adapted for Helicopter, for use in pods & external
Calib. rifles, 108,300 L1A3 bayonets and 15,520 L1A2 grenade launchers by the end of
F/P protrusion is spot on. L25A1 Rifle Instructional, training version of L1A1. allow for in arms production. L8A17.62mm Machine Gun, AFV; redesigned L7. This weapon was approved as a wartime expediency in January 1916, and differs from the MkIII in the omission of TR0023 H2 body, test on body hardened at finished stage; TT72 & 74
programs. Also called
L1A1 rifles for the quarter ending December 31 in 1957 was UB57 A1 - A870. Kings Royal Rifle Corps who died 02/03/1915 YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL Belgium '
nominated for different contractors, RSAF Enfield, RSAF Sparkbrook, BSA Co., LSA
Also in current Aussie service. I am an official guide of the Salient. Very early production low serial number. I haven't met an SMLE that I didn't like. equivalent Automatic Rifle)
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