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to new AFVs. How does it look when you shine a light down it? C.O.W. 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. (S) Army Design Department (Aust.) Many Files & Notes are transferred from our Bulletin
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Weapons Training Memorandum, With many new books available, serious collectors need source material. I believe the poster on this blog is in error. (W) Chief Inspector of Armaments
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I have a BSA ' Long Lee ' Target Rifle in my collection, which has never been in military service, and the barrel is marked ' HV ' to show that the barrel had been manufactured to ' High Velocity ' standards.
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S.R.S.A.F. Anti-tank
S.A.E.D. Over the years I have received many emails regarding serial numbers. Tri-nitro-cellulose
It was arguably the best combat rifle of World War I. On the left side it has a 42 on it. M.G. L95A1 7.62mm Machine Gun, Chain. The Lee-Enfield family of rifles is the oldest bolt-action rifle design still in official service. C.S.O.F. reserved
Marks on underside of barrel are process inspection marks as it went through the production line. L.E. Please
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An example would be: rifle serial number 52C2689 would be the 522,689th rifle produced by Savage Stevens. "mpr" &c.
L52 9mm DP Sten Mk V Machine Carbine
Ian Skennerton's reference book ' The Lee-Enfield ', page 471 makes a note that although the SMLE Mk.III* was approved as a wartime expediency on 2nd January, 1916, both B.S.A. L6A1 12.7mm Ranging Machine Gun on Centurion, ranging gun for 105mm tank
Therefore, it will be found that these markings relate to hardware as well as to the ammunition and various forms of packing. S.A. Small arms or semi-automatic
MS (gun ammo) Salisbury No. applicable to many of our studies, (British, Empire and Commonwealth oriented,
Defence Industries Ltd.
. Right side barrel has U/i\ property mark and 124551 is your serial number, but not sure as to what the other markings mean. gun, with barrel 152mm longer than L6A1. For WW2 production, 'British
L48A2 37mm Riot Gun, upgraded variant of L48A1. In the years before the Great War (World War I, WWI, 1914-1919), British Empire military gear was often marked with a series of letters and numbers that identified the unit that owned the gear. You are correct in that it is based upon the Sht.LE Mk.III military version. Thanks much. Ordnance Plant
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A.C.I. I do not believe any "strengthening" was involved it was to do with sighting (as the extract you quote shows)so HV indicates sighted for the MkVII "high velocity" round. M.L.E. Rocklea No. R.G.P.F. R.S.A.F. A.I.D. L87 &
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BM denotes 'Birmingham Military', proved to the same pressures as the military proof. Your Lee-Enfield oiler/oil bottle was made between 1888 and 1978. List
THEY, TOGETHER, have helped me on my Enfield Rifle 1 Mark III* (made in 1917 under the by Birmingham Small Arms, Co. ESQ Esquimalt (Royal Canadian Navy)
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LC Lake City Ordnance Plant (S.A.A.) P.L.H. L4A67.62mm Bren LMG conversion, upgraded L4A1 w/ chrome barrel. Markings on Lee Enfield rifles and equipment Cartridges, Bayonets, Oilers, Bore Viewers, Brass Disc Info, Rifles, Slings, Nuts and Bolt Threads, Lee Enfield screw and bolt sizes; https://www.enfield-rifles.com/screw-and-bolt-sizes-for-the-enfield_topic3330.html; .. Threads used on Lee Enfield rifles.UK Manufacturers will be noted either on the left side of the receiver or on the left side buttsocket. Markings on British and Commonwealth Bayonets. I read that BO would indicate early 1944. The bolt has a single mark on it (see picture, I can't tell what the mark is)but not a matching serial number so it must have been changed out at some point. are UK stations)
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L10 ? They may or may not have the serial stamped into the front part of the fore-end and in the case of the Australian Lithgows it may be stamped into the butt as well. "(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. MV (gun ammo) Villawood No. WA/C Wainwright
Those with a number
He quotes Stratton's work several times in addition to Reynolds but he fails to have noticed that on p62 of Skip's book he stated : " the knox form is stamped with a host of markings, the most significant of which are the proof marks and year of manufacture.". I searched all over but cant find that info. US, National Rifle Association http://www.nra.org.uk/. Here's a picture of a maltby 1943 with a similar 'M' as yours, before the 1943: L89A1 9mm Instructional Automatic Pistol. L4A2 7.62mm Bren LMG conversion (X10E2) w/ lightened bipod, steel barrel. Their values are perhaps 50%,
And a little earlier in time
SWID Swan Island, Vic. Vickers Armstrong
(In no particular order)
L4A3 7.62mm Bren LMG conversion of Mk II Bren (prior L4A1 & L4A2 were
SEY Seymour, Vic. F.A. L102A1 Pistol, Automatic (Walther P5 Compact)
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L2A1 Automatic Rifle in Australian service (Canadians have C2 & C2A1
XL73 5.56mm right hand Light Support Weapon
Royal Gunpowder Factory
Site devoted to Lee Enfield Enforcers. service (and Australian too) in the mid-1950s. Currency: Size: Find Items; Learn . Controller of Ordnance Services
related components. Manuhrin, France
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R.T. FWA Fremantle, WA
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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. Mixture of L7
Here is an explanation for the markings, with the numbers shown in the 3rd & 4th photos being the rifle's serial number. Army
Here is that reference - which also quotes from E.G.B. Bullet diameter 7.9 mm Case length 56.4 mm Overall length 78.1 mm SALW Guide Lee-Enfield SMLE This updated and expanded edition also has a ready model identification chapter and colour plates. Posted: August 14 2011 at 4:17am. L.A. Co. London Armoury Co.
H.E. Serial Numbers, Model, Mark and Manufacture Identification, Serial Number and Manufacturer Information Locations. 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. 6
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The model's improvements saw the MLM Mk1* in 1889. Martini-Henry Carbine
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Still a cool rifle, regardless. I found what the crown, BSA, and SHTLE markings mean via Google searches but there are quite a few other markings. On rifles that had been rebarreled between 1916- 1934 the mark was also present, only on late 1930s and WWII vintage barrels was the mark missing. (S.A.A.) L3A1 .30 cal Browning M1919A4 (fixed gun). 'The LEE-ENFIELD ' Skennerton A Century of Lee-Metford & Lee-Enfield Rifles & Carbines. literature and reference books from the early 19th century. Breech mechanism
conversion of No. MYM Myambat, NSW
Military Rifles.com; http://www.militaryrifles.com/Britain/Metford.htm . & Co. Percy Lund, Humphries
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1. MB Ballarat, Vic. Non-firing model, but
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. C37.62mm Parker Hale M82 Sniper Rifle in Canadian
Was FTR at least once in 1954, but also probably in 53 with parts from SLAZ 52 and Bathurst. Later FTR was stamped or engraved on the body. Occupied Countries during World War 2
Markings manufacturers, government, unit, armorers, misc, marks on Lee Enfield oilers, plus rifles/bayonets/oilers for sale. Naval service
Angels Match Making Service; http://www.milsurps.com/forumdisplay.php?f=48 Mismatched Lee Enfield rifles and parts seeking a home. e.g. UK and Mosul
designate Canadian production and/or issue. Known Fact: originally built at Lithgow in 1943 or Refurbished at Lithgow in 1943, was used at some point by the Ministry of Defense.
JO/C Johnstown
Large grain
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This listing of L series Rifles & MG's
M.T. L44A1 7.62mm Machine Gun, for Helicopters, Naval. WVW West Virginia Ordnance Works, Abbreviations found
Mean time or Missed target
Each book has detailed drawings of every part, from the original through all the later changes. The volume of serial number inquiries has prompted me to fashion this page together and try and explain how best to identify a particular rifles manufacturer. L46A1 7.62mm Machine Gun, drill (Skeleton model L7A1/A2). RAPD Raritan Arsenal Publication Dept. MG (S.A.A.) monograms may also be found incorporated in various case headstamps, marked on
MOM Momote
Designations found on drawings:
MJ (S.A.A.) S.A.I.D. Welsh Regiment who died 31/03/1918 KARASOULI MILITARY CEMETERY Greece '
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Can be used on Challenger AFV. FIELD GUIDE TO LEE-ENFIELD OILERS / OIL BOTTLES. DEN Denman, NSW
Armour piercing incendiary
War Office
Arwen Grenade Launcher. However, a later re-issue refurbishment is a possibility. (also Maribyrnong)
L22 ? I think we may be at crossed purposes here on the date stamp. Chief Superintendent of Ordnance
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MFG Goulburn, Vic. MH (S.A.A.) (S.A.A.) PM Port Moresby, New Guinea
HOB Hobart, Tas (for Royal Navy)
MEL Melbourne, Vic (for Royal Navy)
Royal Engineers Vocabulary
Threads per inch
L4A97.62mm Bren LMG conversion, with GPMG dovetail. Browning K.F.K. E.M.E.R. E-mail idskennerton@hotmail.com
L68to L73? No5 rifles (Jungle Carbines) serial numbers consisted of a sequential 4 digit number starting with 0001 running through to 9999, the numbers were preceded by a letter prefix.
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The British 'Tommy'
It kinda looks like this one. S.P. They may have the numbers stamped into the front portion of the fore-end and on the bottom of the magazine. High velocity
SJ/C St. John
L40A1 12.7mm Ranging Gun, used with Wombat anti-tank weapon. Also called
L31 ? MH Hendon, Vic., No.3
It also applies to other
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Footscray No. Wood color may not match. WGA Wagga Wagga, NSW
L59A1 D.P. V.A.O.S Vocabulary of Army Stores
Mobile Ammunition Repair Unit
chain gun, applied
gun. MW (S.A.A.) abbreviations include:
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War Office, Small arms abbreviations regularly encountered in service and
I do not believe that the distinction in the clarity of the markings on the barrel date from them coming from a different time but from the process of marking. ENFIELD 1916 SHT.L.E. they are not. Press
Right side barrel has U/i\ property mark and 124551 is your serial number, but not sure as to what the other markings mean. High explosive
proof). FA Frankford Arsenal (S.A.A.) M.E.C. O.S.C. Depots, United States:
Rifle fine grain (for M.-H. rifles)
RAD Radford Ordnance Works
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G.R B 1942 S (looks like two light strikes) LE 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 # and here is a few pic of the barrel markings (on the left of the barrel) What is the source of that reference please LF? V.A.C. Australian
South Africa
BSF British Standard fine thread
S.A.T. Understanding the buttsocket markings of the Lee-Enfield. [see Reprints]. D.D. "kfk",
M.L.M. C7 5.56mm Diemarco M16
Although lighting is something of a challenge there I will attempt to take some illustrative pictures. AOP Arkansas Ordnance Plant
So, to address your concern, I don't think those ARE the original stamps on a new barrel I think the stamps on the receiver (with BSA marks) are original, and the stamps on the barrel (with Enfield inspection stamps) are consistent with it being a WWII produced barrel.In most instances of course, the date a barrel was produced will correspond quite closely to when it is installed and the weapon reissued (with the exception of those held in store - usually marked with a rectangle/box stamp). L92 9mm Submachine Gun? DAQ Dominion Arsenals, Quebec (S.A.A. B.P. A.C. Thames Ammunition Works, And in Service Parts Catalogues:
There are five different models (called Marks) of oilers. The station monograms may also be found incorporated in various case headstamps, marked on ammunition chargers, clips and other production. .50 cal
Superintendent Royal Small
L4A1 7.62mm Bren LMG conversion (X10E1) with Mk I bipod & steel
Armour piercing or After proof
Once the initial range of numbers was maxed out a letter prefix was added and the numbering began again.
Martini-Henry Rifles and Carbines; http://martinihenry.com/ Excellent reading. III or similar. Can anyone help me identify what the other markings mean. C.E.A.D. By Manuhrin, France. Belt-fed mechanism
These were introduced in LOC 15638 dated 1 October 1911 to govern alterations to existing rifles and new manufacture. Enfield .22s, and small bore info .UK, The Lee Enfield Rifle Association; https://lee-enfield.org/ Links directory and more. B.T.C. bodies of 19th century vintage firearms. We can make you an expert in just a few minutes.
L21A1 30mm Rarden cannon for AFV. RA Remington Arms (S.A.A.) MF Footscray, Vic. indicated below. More noted in service pams:
MEM (gun ammo) Mulwala No. Thanks for the reference.
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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. Military College of Science,
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Riot Gun. Can anyone help me identify what the other markings mean?
A really good bit of info on these interesting tools. And some smokeless
Assuming, based on your question you are in the USA ,check sites liee Gunbroker for prices Look at SOLD not asking. R.A.O.C. Home of the well known author of The Lee-Enfield, and many others books. Small arms ammunition
nomenclature was applied to other munitions also those relating to small
maybe even 100% more than for a regular German manufacturer. SL St. Louis Ordnance Plant (S.A.A.) How long would the barrel be good for I wonder. L36A1 7.62mm Machine Gun. I have pictures of it on this site. Factory
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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. M.L.M.R. Click here and we'll show you how to ID your oiler type in three steps. Go to. List of Changes paragraph
L49 9mm DP L2A3 SMG
Discarding sabot
1943 went up to 'BL'. M.M.G. LS Red River Arsenal (Lone Star Div.) Director, Military Training
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D. of A. issues re-printed in 5 vols., 1860-1926. (though I'd hang it on my wall before I'd sell it). Reynold's book ' The Lee Enfield '. dailyinfo[26]=' Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Gordon CADE Distinguished Service Order, Military Cross and Bar, Three times Mentioned in Despatches Middlesex Regiment who died 26/04/1918 TYNE COT MEMORIAL Belgium '
Headstamps of the .303; http://www.dave-cushman.net/shot/303headstamps.html .. Headstamps and markings on .303 ammunition, great site well worth a visit. Certain serial number prefixes were reserved for trial rifles and specific rifle types. they are similar. M.G.O. Rifle fine grain
L25A1 Rifle Instructional, training version of L1A1. Factories
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I have the exact same markings on my Lee. spotting gun, M8C. Plant
French
Obviously that is usually very close to the rifle's assembly date/barrel's installation date (if a rebarrel) but the stamp itself does not I think signify a reissue as then it would not be present on rifles with the original barrel and in my experience it is, universally, on standard military rifles. Lenz & Ladysmith,
QU/C Valcartier
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. Royal Flying Corps who died 02/04/1917 WARLINCOURT HALTE BRITISH CEMETERY, SAULTY France '
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S.A.C. DA [over]
CR/C Cherrier
C1 9mm Sterling SMG
D.G. var sc_security="0d3fd5f8"; B.E. Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms; http://www.atf.gov/ . ER/C Buckingham
SCK Snake Creek, NSW
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A common problem on older "Smellys" is that they have excessive headspace- rear locking lugs and worn weapon does that. Learn more about Product Partnerships Limited - opens in a new window or tab, See terms for PayPal Credit - opens in a new window or tab, Original Yorkshire (Green Howards) Regiment Collar Badge (#255878405106), Original WW1 British Army 4x Blue Overseas Service Stripes Chevrons Badge (#255882637454). M.C.S. Enfield-Stuff;http://web.archive.org/web/20120802024544/http://www.enfield-stuff.com/oilers/makers_marks/oiler_makers_England.htm . O.P. C-i-C Commander in Chief
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However, the meaning of the date stamp is, in my view, the year the barrel was produced. Its cammoed and looks pretty cool, in my opinion. Martini-Henry Rifle
O.C. ME (gun ammo) Maribyrnong No. A.R. RA Raritan Arsenal
C9A1 5.56mm Minimi LMG with optical sight
Martini-Enfield
still has a few gaps. I lifted the rear windage sight and, sure enough, it is stamped HV with what I believe is SC, just like Chris' photos above. Enfield Enforcer; https://modernfirearms.net/en/sniper-rifles/standart-caliber-rifles/great-britain-standart-caliber-rifles/enfield-l42a1-i-enforcer-eng/ . I remain convinced that the marking is indicative of the production date /acceptance of the barrel as a component, not a reissue mark for the rifle. H & S Ltd. Harrison & Sons Ltd.
in service manuals and reports are sometimes quite obvious but at other times,
K.W.H. Terminal velocity
http://oldmilitarymarkings.com/brit_bayo.html .. Name says it all, excellent, thorough site. W.T.M. L12A1 9mm Blank Fire Attachment, Blank ammunition. of Stores
The Lee Enfield Number 1 Rifles shows full-length views, close-ups of actions and parts of all Number 1 series rifles. L57 & L58? HG Hendon, U.K.
L43A1 7.62mm Machine Gun, variant of L7, used on the Scorpion as a
Director, Weapons & Development
Co. Blenheim Engineering
a crown. (Cheshunt)- Chief Engineer &Supt. FR Factory
F.G. Fine grain
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High explosive incendiary
All the manufacturers were present in the sample and several examples of all years except 1911 were examined. Nomenclature
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700m iron sight, 6x42
Army Inspection Department
Fantastic information, everyone. R.C. 'bull-pup' assault rifle. KWD Kingswood, NSW
A.C. Army circular
T.P.I. C6 7.62mm MAG 58 GPMG (flexible or co-axial roles)
British Slings Overview Page; http://www.rollanet.org/~stacyw/british_slings_overview_page.htm .. Markings on leather and webbing slings. James KIRK Military Cross Army Chaplains Department who died 01/04/1918 WIMEREUX COMMUNAL CEMETERY France '
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Navy)
300 made. Anti-aircraft Artillery
There are more but again I would suggest reading either Skip Strattons or Ian Skennertons books on the subject. R.M.L.O. REN Renous (Royal Canadian Navy)
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M.O.A. 16 minutes ago, Lancashire Fusilier said: 1915 Lee Enfield Markings (newbie question), (longterm) 4th Gordon Highlanders. Please let me know. None the less I still believe the '40 is the barrel year of manufacture as it is to be found an all the standard British ShtLEs in my collection, many of which have not been rebuilt and the year matches the receiver. D.I.L. USA Reloading Information, Lee Enfield screw and bolt sizes; https://www.enfield-rifles.com/screw-and-bolt-sizes-for-the-enfield_topic3330.html; .. Threads used on Lee Enfield rifles.UK. Braendlin Armoury Co. Ltd.
R.V. BC Beloeil
European countries are fairly rare, and obviously a good find for any collector
Seen in the picture above are the places where the serial number and manufacturer can be found.
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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. Canadian post-1956 small arms utilized a 'C' rather
Remaining velocity
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I have a No.1 MkIII 1942 SMLE. Small Arms Committee
Maybe one day if I want to turn it into a proper shooter, I can have a barrel made for that action with better groves in it. Types of Markings Typically Found on Lee-Enfield Oilers / Oil Bottles N.A.& A.Co. EC Evansville Chrysler Ordnance Plant
I know pretty much nothing about rifles but I picked this one up in a trade. Canterbury Regiment, N.Z.E.F. V.S.M. B.M. MFA Albury, NSW
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5 Rifle Jungle Carbine. 5) what Mark (level of modification) it is. EW Eau Claire Ordnance Plant (S.A.A.) problems/questions
Left side of barrel reinforce are commercial proof markings applied by BSA, post-1916. I have found what I believe are the "BEST" websites yet for helping Enfield "owners" decifer the "hard to identify" markings on their rifle (s). The following codes
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