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Donny 
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 Topic: Identifying GunPosted: November 07 2020 at 5:33am |
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I inherited this gun from my uncle when he passed. He told me when I was younger it was a 303. Markings don't mean anything to me. Does anyone have experience identifying these markings.
     
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Zed
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Posted: November 08 2020 at 2:55am |
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It appears to be a Sporterised BSA (M47) made No4Mk1 Lee Enfield.
It has been modified by removing the charger bridge and fitting a target type rear sight. Also appears to have drilled and tapped for a scope bracket on the LH side of the receiver. |
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Donny
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Posted: November 08 2020 at 3:02am |
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Thanks Zed for the info
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Posted: November 08 2020 at 3:46am |
With loads of Fazakerley parts added (Barrel, Bolt, bolt head, cocking piece) Is the Number on the bolt matching the action ? The serial number (on the LH side of the buttsocket) from the picture looks to have been 'scrubbed' It was imported into the USA pre-1968 Is it 'full length' or, has it been cut down ?
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Donny
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Posted: November 08 2020 at 3:53am |
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It's full length. None of the number make any sense to me
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Posted: November 08 2020 at 4:53am |
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I don’t see the Mk I cross tie at the rear of the forend, or a thru bolt indicating a Mk 1/2?
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Posted: November 08 2020 at 9:23am |
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You're looking for something similar to: ".303 British 2.222" 18.5 tonnes per [] square symbol" The markings could be anywhere, frequently on the muzzle end of the barrel, but are probably close to the ENGLAND stamp. It was imported from the U.K. (because of the ENGLAND stamp) & this is the proofing pressure & size of the .303 British cartridge. They were made in .303 British, but with all the modifications its quite possibly been changed at some point os its worth checking to be sure.
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Posted: November 08 2020 at 9:51am |
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Yikes! Where's Hoadie as I noticed the term "gun"! Why isn't it the famous Thompson Sub-machine Rifle? Sten Rifle? Gatling Rifle?
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Posted: November 08 2020 at 12:01pm |
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Leave sleeping dawgs lie!  he!! be back soon enough.
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Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)
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Posted: November 08 2020 at 12:20pm |
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STRIPPER CLIPS!!!
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Posted: November 08 2020 at 12:21pm |
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Welcome from Phoenix Arizona Donny.
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Posted: November 08 2020 at 1:01pm |
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Shamu... probably great advise!
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Posted: November 08 2020 at 1:10pm |
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Oh Gawd we're "Hoadie Callin'
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Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)
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Posted: November 08 2020 at 5:10pm |
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nuthin wrong with using the correct terminology when asking for help and info , but then you get back what you put in , those that research ask knowledge based questions , those that look to others to do the research are writers .....................
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