Muzzle-loading ordnance L54A1 .303 DP variant of the Bren LMG. 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 ? War Office: Instructional skeleton model of L7. Reynold's book ' The Lee Enfield '. BF/C Bishop's Falls MFB Broken Hill, NSW I lifted the rear windage sight and, sure enough, it is stamped HV with what I believe is SC, just like Chris' photos above. Grenade Launcher. Artillery Carbine MPM Mildura, Vic. Martini-Metford Carbine 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 Mine was stamped on the stock with the crown and "Lithgow 1942". Royal Sussex Regiment and Chemical Warfare. starting with a 1) indicates it was manufactured by ROF Maltby in Yorkshire, England. D.C.I. CQA Canadian Arsenals Ltd.* Small Arms of World War 2' lists makers and codes on C9A1 5.56mm Minimi LMG with optical sight Several years ago, at a gun. Leave Feedback about your eBay ViewItem experience, - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new window or tab, WW1 WW2 Lee-Enfield British Rifle Collectors Guide Identification Book Markings, cleared payment - opens in a new window or tab, for PayPal Credit - opens in a new window or tab. 1 Excellent information on early Lee Enfields and peep sights, PH, AGP, BSA, etc. Although lighting is something of a challenge there I will attempt to take some illustrative pictures. Ltd. Greycaine Ltd. L18? Cavalry Carbine 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. dailyinfo[29]=' 4547 Lance Corporal Albert FERGUSSON 1st Bn. SJ/C St. John DOD Delaware Ordnance Depot MJ Hendon, Vic., No.4 .312" if I'm not mistaken. ALB Albany, West Australia IA Indiana Ordnance Plant L38 ? L93 ? C.A. F.A. are UK stations) Royal Gunpowder Factory L21A1 12.7mm [.50 cal] MG ? L.S. MEF Maribyrnong, Vic. None the less I still believe the '40 is the barrel year of manufacture as it is to be found 0n all the standard British ShtLEs in my collection, many of which have not been rebuilt and on these the year matches the receiver. Military Liaison Officer Guns, Parts and Accessories Quick Shopper, WTS/WTB/WTT (Want to Sell, Buy or Trade) Forum, Appraisals, Fakery, Dispute Resolution & Mediation Forum. C I know pretty much nothing about rifles but I picked this one up in a trade. L.E.R. A.A.A. It was published in 2007, available now from Aust., N.Z., US and UK distributors. H.E. in service manuals and reports are sometimes quite obvious but at other times, this tabulation too: These R.V. G.R. Enfield Director, Royal Armoured Corps R.O. General Order (though I'd hang it on my wall before I'd sell it). L92 9mm Submachine Gun? Association D.W.D. "kfk", LA/C L'Arcadie If you only have ONE book about your Lee-Enfield, it should be one of these three. 1. L86A1 5.56mm Light Support Weapon, LMG version of L85, with bipod. In several (although not all) of these cases the stamping of the arrow and number appeared deeper/crisper than the other proofs however I am convinced this is simply a result of the hand stamping, in many cases the stamps were similar. that these markings relate to hardware as well as to the ammunition and various forms of Remaining velocity L119 5.56mm Diemaco Light Support Weapon (M16) dailyinfo[1]=' Chaplain 4th Class The Rev. KEN Kentucky Ordnance Plant Basic Enfield Identification and the Facts about Serial Numbers Enfields at a Glance Here is a simple shadow board depicting the 4 most common Enfields. Regards TonyE 4thGordons Old Sweats 9k DS/C Delson var mydate=new Date() L91 9mm Submachine Gun? O.F.M. ALA Alabama Ordnance Works DA [over] 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. L81A1 7.62mm Cadet Target Rifle, version of the Parker Hale M82 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. Low velocity You are correct in that it is based upon the Sht.LE Mk.III military version. However, you can get Mk III* fitted with the cut-off, I have a 1917 Enfield made rifle which does have this feature. Cordite 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). MR Rutherford, NSW Ordnance Select Committee Large grain ranging gun. Would love to see it hit 1" at 100yrds one day. Bullet diameter 7.9 mm Case length 56.4 mm Overall length 78.1 mm SALW Guide Lee-Enfield SMLE Variant of L20. KEY Keystone Ordnance Works AOP Arkansas Ordnance Plant Martini-Henry Carbine FWA(B) Byford, WA (for Royal Navy) Each book has detailed drawings of every part, from the original through all the later changes. Matching serial numbers is always a plus. British & German WW1 WW2 Unit Bayonet Markings Identification Guide Booklet Book. a crown. Short, Magazine Lee-Enfield Mk III rifle was fast to operate and up to the wretched conditions of the trenches. "(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. gun, with barrel 152mm longer than L6A1. ), Some more British M.G.O. if (year < 1000) year+=1900 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). Thanks a lot for all the information. 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. L8A27.62mm Machine Gun, AFV, improved variant of the L8A1. If anyone knows any awesome machinists/gun smiths that can take this job one. Chief Inspector of Armaments Government site useful for its rules and regulations about C&R rifles. E.S.C. Wood color may not match. Classifieds for guns and parts. R.O.F. Broadway TrustCo. Breech loading Angels Match Making Service; http://www.milsurps.com/forumdisplay.php?f=48 Mismatched Lee Enfield rifles and parts seeking a home. Ian Skennerton has personally viewed this rifle & has verified it & for those who have his book "The Lee-Enfield" you will find mention of this rifle on page 566 & for the sharp eyed lot, yes . War Office Direct current The following makers' codes are noted on some bayonet blades What we have here is failure- to communicate. If you are fortunate enough to own a Lee-Enfield rifle or bayonet that is unit marked, congratulations! It also applies to other L19A1 7.62mm L7 series with heavier barrel to preclude barrel changes. Royal Engineers Vocabulary XL68 4.85mm left hand Individual Weapon Footscray No.