Help finding info about Enfield

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   I recently purchased a SMLE rifle and am having some trouble finding information about some of the markings on the rifle. Under the bolt it is marked Enfield 1914 SMLE III. What I can't find information about is the barrel markings. On the barrel is Vickers Adjusted, Martin, and Nitro Proved. What do these mean? Any information is much appreciated.  

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Izzy369 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: October 20 2021 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote Izzy369 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Help finding info about Enfield Posted: October 20 2021 at 2:38pm
	I recently purchased a SMLE rifle and am having some trouble finding information about some of the markings on the rifle. Under the bolt it is marked Enfield 1914 SMLE III. What I can't find information about is the barrel markings. On the barrel is Vickers Adjusted, Martin, and Nitro Proved. What do these mean? Any information is much appreciated.

Marco1010 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: February 04 2020 Location: New Zealand Status: Offline Points: 406	Post Options Post Reply Quote Marco1010 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October 20 2021 at 9:26pm
	The martin name refers to alex martin gunsmiths in scotland who "regulated" a fair few lee enfields for target shooting , active up to 1960. someone on the forum will know more , be patient..

xLAADjarhead Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: November 15 2025 Location: Texas Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote xLAADjarhead Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: November 15 2025 at 10:42am
	The Martin Adjusted Rifles are those that were Built by the Alexander Martin Company from best No 3 parts taken from the production line to produce Competition Rifles during the Inter-War years. As this rifle is also stamped VICKERS I would assume that the barrel is an original Vickers Barrel, but the overall setup is part of the Martin Adjusted Rifle. Part of the Martin Adjustment is to cork bed the barrel, which usually doesn't last the 80+years since originally done.