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Donny ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: November 07 2020 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 4 |
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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 ![]() Special Member ![]() ![]() Donating Member Joined: May 01 2012 Location: France Status: Offline Points: 3990 |
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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 ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: November 07 2020 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 4 |
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Thanks Zed for the info
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The Armourer ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: June 23 2019 Location: Y Felinhelli Status: Offline Points: 896 |
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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 ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: November 07 2020 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 4 |
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It's full length. None of the number make any sense to me
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britrifles ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: February 03 2018 Location: Atlanta, GA Status: Offline Points: 2626 |
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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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Shamu ![]() Admin Group ![]() ![]() Logo Designer / Donating Member Joined: April 25 2007 Location: MD, USA. Status: Offline Points: 13037 |
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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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Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)
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Honkytonk ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: December 30 2017 Location: Brandon Mb Status: Offline Points: 3519 |
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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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Shamu ![]() Admin Group ![]() ![]() Logo Designer / Donating Member Joined: April 25 2007 Location: MD, USA. Status: Offline Points: 13037 |
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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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STRIPPER CLIPS!!!
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Goosic ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: September 12 2017 Location: Phoenix Arizona Status: Offline Points: 4964 |
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Welcome from Phoenix Arizona Donny.
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Honkytonk ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: December 30 2017 Location: Brandon Mb Status: Offline Points: 3519 |
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Shamu... probably great advise!
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Shamu ![]() Admin Group ![]() ![]() Logo Designer / Donating Member Joined: April 25 2007 Location: MD, USA. Status: Offline Points: 13037 |
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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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A square 10 ![]() Special Member ![]() Donating Member Joined: December 12 2006 Location: MN , USA Status: Offline Points: 11201 |
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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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