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Need help with ID'ing possible first SMLE
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Re: Need help with ID'ing possible first SMLE
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What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
Re: Need help with ID'ing possible first SMLE
All right, I got him down to $275 for the rifle. I put $75 down on it. (I have some other gun related purchases this month, which is why I'm not just buying it outright). I got a bore light, and I have to say this is the best bore and barrel I've seen on an Enfield.
Here are some more pics, I found some more marks on the stock. They look like new marks, to me, as does the stock.
Pics of the stock markings: Behind trigger guard: Bore/inside mag: Better shots of previously posted marking pics:
Misc pics:
Here are some more pics, I found some more marks on the stock. They look like new marks, to me, as does the stock.
Pics of the stock markings: Behind trigger guard: Bore/inside mag: Better shots of previously posted marking pics:
Misc pics:
Re: Need help with ID'ing possible first SMLE
A couple more:
Re: Need help with ID'ing possible first SMLE
The U type stamp is the Enfield ED logo, its actually a E and D locked together. The arrow with a circle on each end is a percentage mark, it means this item was selected as part of the 10% check on parts for quality. And because its got the ED logo which a 1920s logo, I believe it means that this rifle was FTR'd or repaired in the 1920s or more likely 1930s.
Re: Need help with ID'ing possible first SMLE
That's good info -- thanks!m3bobby wrote:The U type stamp is the Enfield ED logo, its actually a E and D locked together. The arrow with a circle on each end is a percentage mark, it means this item was selected as part of the 10% check on parts for quality. And because its got the ED logo which a 1920s logo, I believe it means that this rifle was FTR'd or repaired in the 1920s or more likely 1930s.