he!!o from Utah

he!!o Enfield Rifle friends

I have one SMLE iii that I have never shot, it’s been a wall-hanger for several years and I know nothing about it.

Hoping you guys can share some knowledge.

Please let me know what area is an appropriate place to ask questions about a specific gun and share some photos.

appears to be a 1911 dated SMLE mkIII made by BSA from the last photo , the first photo shows inspections , proofs and such ,

serial number should be on back of bolt handle , end of bayonet boss , top of receiver and right in front of that on barrel , may also show on bottom of wood forestock right behingd the muzzele end , it could also be on the bottom of the box mag , based on what little i see in the photos you have a very nice WWI rifle that may well have also served in WWII , it does not appear to have been upgraded to mkIII* status but we would need to see the rest of the stock - both sides as well as the rear sight to confirm that for certain ,

the top rear handguard looks to be missing but that could have been removed for the photo so i cant say if your missing anything yet , is the stock still full length and can the bayonet still be fitted ?

the dates on the bayonet is a correct P1907 , the 11 and 17 are the date of mfgr and refurb dates , the D arrow D id the department of defense military acceptance , the very small marks are proofs and inspectors markings , nice to have this with the rifle and current to the era ,

oh - and welcome to the site , we are glad you joined us here

Welcome from Brandon, Manitoba, Canada!

Thank you for the information! I though the 1907 on the bayonet was the manufacture date until your post.

I will post some better pics in the Enfield Rifles section, there are a lot of different makings on this and I have always been curious what they were and I am hoping you guys would be able to decipher what they are.

Well howdy & welcome 🤠🍻 from the never never region of Utah.

Yep more photo’s as mentioned always appreciated & enjoying 👍😉.

Anyone seen the Tardis Box anywhere? 🤨

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Bree Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: July 24 2022 Location: Utah Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bree Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: he!!o from Utah Posted: July 24 2022 at 2:45pm
	he!!o Enfield Rifle friends I have one SMLE iii that I have never shot, it’s been a wall-hanger for several years and I know nothing about it. Hoping you guys can share some knowledge. Please let me know what area is an appropriate place to ask questions about a specific gun and share some photos.

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Bree Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: July 24 2022 Location: Utah Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bree Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July 25 2022 at 3:45pm
	The bayonet that came with the gun has “Australia” stamped in the wood and the blade has a crown with 1907 stamped in it and under that is ‘11 and ‘17 The other side of the bayonet has several markings some of them are a crown with 45 under it and D^D There are several others that are very small The serial number of the gun is 79140 There are symbols stamped all over it. I don’t think I can post pictures but I can possibly send them in a DM or email if anyone would like to see.

A square 10 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Special Member Donating Member Joined: December 12 2006 Location: MN , USA Status: Offline Points: 13701	Post Options Post Reply Quote A square 10 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July 25 2022 at 9:38pm
	appears to be a 1911 dated SMLE mkIII made by BSA from the last photo , the first photo shows inspections , proofs and such , serial number should be on back of bolt handle , end of bayonet boss , top of receiver and right in front of that on barrel , may also show on bottom of wood forestock right behingd the muzzele end , it could also be on the bottom of the box mag , based on what little i see in the photos you have a very nice WWI rifle that may well have also served in WWII , it does not appear to have been upgraded to mkIII* status but we would need to see the rest of the stock - both sides as well as the rear sight to confirm that for certain , the top rear handguard looks to be missing but that could have been removed for the photo so i cant say if your missing anything yet , is the stock still full length and can the bayonet still be fitted ? the dates on the bayonet is a correct P1907 , the 11 and 17 are the date of mfgr and refurb dates , the D arrow D id the department of defense military acceptance , the very small marks are proofs and inspectors markings , nice to have this with the rifle and current to the era , oh - and welcome to the site , we are glad you joined us here

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	Welcome from Brandon, Manitoba, Canada!

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Bree Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: July 24 2022 Location: Utah Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bree Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July 27 2022 at 7:58pm
	Thank you for the information! I though the 1907 on the bayonet was the manufacture date until your post. I will post some better pics in the Enfield Rifles section, there are a lot of different makings on this and I have always been curious what they were and I am hoping you guys would be able to decipher what they are.

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	Love the mkIII! Give us some more pics! Welcome from East Coast of Canada!

SGonger Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: February 20 2021 Location: Utah U.S.A Status: Offline Points: 418	Post Options Post Reply Quote SGonger Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July 28 2022 at 9:30am
	Well howdy & welcome 🤠🍻 from the never never region of Utah. Yep more photo’s as mentioned always appreciated & enjoying 👍😉.
	Anyone seen the Tardis Box anywhere? 🤨