Enfield Oiler Markings List is now mobile-friendly
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Topic: Enfield Oiler Markings List is now mobile-friendly
Posted By: Enfield-Stuff
Subject: Enfield Oiler Markings List is now mobile-friendly
Date Posted: January 19 2021 at 3:22pm
The Enfield-Stuff Fast
Mark Finder list of markings found on
Lee-Enfield oil bottles/oilers has been updated. The 100+ markings are
(mostly) in alphabetical order. The list is here: https://enfield-stuff.com/Pages/3-oilers/3-1_fast_mark_finder_oilers.html" rel="nofollow - Enfield-Stuff Oiler Fast Mark Finder
If you have an oiler marking
that is not on the
list, I would very much like to hear from you.
A
list of oiler markings organized by country is here: https://enfield-stuff.com/Pages/3-oilers.html" rel="nofollow -
If
you know nothing about Lee-Enfield oilers/oil bottles, start here: https://enfield-stuff.com/Pages/3-oilers/3-2_field_guide.html" rel="nofollow - Enfield-Stuff Field Guide to Lee-Enfield Oilers
If you have a new or unknown
mark, I would very much like to hear from you.
Enfield-Stuff
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Posted By: Zed
Date Posted: January 20 2021 at 1:38am
Thanks for posting. I'll have to have a look at my oiler's . I also have a butt disc that I want to identify so maybe your site can help with that too.
Zed.
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Posted By: A square 10
Date Posted: January 20 2021 at 2:08pm
nice , should be a sticky at the top
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Posted By: Canuck
Date Posted: January 20 2021 at 4:07pm
A sticky, absolutely yes!
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Posted By: Shamu
Date Posted: January 20 2021 at 5:01pm
Let me see if I can do that. Apparently not. HOADIE! can you lock it?
------------- Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)
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Posted By: Enfield-Stuff
Date Posted: February 09 2021 at 10:28pm
UPDATE 2021-02-09
Nigel Utting (Bailiwick of Jersey, Channel Islands,
British Isles) has been busy. First, he
picked up an ultra-rare, never-before-reported, Nobel Explosives Company marked
oiler (SEE Oilers: England https://enfield-stuff.com/Pages/3-oilers/3-3-3_makers_ENG-2.html" rel="nofollow - https://enfield-stuff.com/Pages/3-oilers/3-3-3_makers_ENG-2.html ); shortly thereafter he
unearthed some rare South African Small Arms Committee minutes of Jan 1942 and June
1942 that outline orders placed and received for oilers from AECO – a
documented link to “Associated Engs” – as well as several other previously
unknown South African manufacturers of oilers. (See Oilers: South Africa https://enfield-stuff.com/Pages/3-oilers/3-3-6_makers_ZAR.html" rel="nofollow - https://enfield-stuff.com/Pages/3-oilers/3-3-6_makers_ZAR.html )
Thank you, Nigel!! Thank you, FlightRN/GunBoards (USA) for the picture
of the previously unreported Afghan Type 04 oiler. (See Oilers: Afghanistan https://enfield-stuff.com/Pages/3-oilers/3-3-8_makers_AFG.html" rel="nofollow - https://enfield-stuff.com/Pages/3-oilers/3-3-8_makers_AFG.html ). If you have an oiler with a mark that isn't listed, I'd love to hear from you. Enfield-Stuff
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Posted By: SGonger
Date Posted: February 22 2021 at 7:30am
Good info;👍🍻
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Posted By: hoadie
Date Posted: February 22 2021 at 2:13pm
Shamu wrote:
Let me see if I can do that. Apparently not. HOADIE! can you lock it?
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YAWN...scritch - scritch lock wot??
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Posted By: Shamu
Date Posted: February 22 2021 at 2:21pm
Mornin' squire! Make this thread a sticky. Oh, never mind it worked now.
------------- Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)
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Posted By: beartrapper999
Date Posted: June 19 2021 at 7:36am
here is a pic of oiler top and bottom from commerial rifle posted on rifle
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Posted By: Enfield-Stuff
Date Posted: June 20 2021 at 12:38pm
Thanks for the picture, BearTrapper999.
The bottom of the oiler is rounded, so it's a Mk III.
https://enfield-stuff.com/Pages/3-oilers/3-2_field_guide.html" rel="nofollow - https://enfield-stuff.com/Pages/3-oilers/3-2_field_guide.html
The WD (War Department) and Broad Arrow are British government markings.
https://enfield-stuff.com/Pages/2-codes_marks/2-1_codes_marks_govt.html" rel="nofollow - https://enfield-stuff.com/Pages/2-codes_marks/2-1_codes_marks_govt.html
And the Crown/Number/italic B are an inspection stamp from the Birmingham Small Arms Company.
https://enfield-stuff.com/Pages/3-oilers/3-3-3_makers_ENG-2.html" rel="nofollow - https://enfield-stuff.com/Pages/3-oilers/3-3-3_makers_ENG-2.html
Mk III oilers are a bit scarce, so it's definitely a keeper.
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Posted By: rb67mustang
Date Posted: October 16 2022 at 8:29am
Being a new member here and purchasing my 1st Enfield N05 Rifle, was there an oiler made for the N05? Yes, the N05 with its Buttpad Assembly doesn't allow an oiler to be stored in its butt stock. What oiler was issued with the N05?
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Posted By: shiloh
Date Posted: October 16 2022 at 12:10pm
I believe they were issued in a tin set, but not 100% sure on that, someone here will know for sure.
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Posted By: Strangely Brown
Date Posted: October 16 2022 at 2:43pm
Before the tin was issued the oiler and pull through were just kept in one of the basic (ammo) pouches, I believe the tin was issued towards the end of ww2.
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Posted By: rb67mustang
Date Posted: October 16 2022 at 5:40pm
Thanks, shiloh, and Strangely Brown, I'm not planning to do any re-enactments, but I would like to have some original accessories for my N05. I just got in some stripper clips from Northridge International and I did see the cleaning kit they have in a tin. I'm not sure if that's a good price because this is the first time seeing this item. https://www.northridgeinc.com/product-p/smle-10.htm" rel="nofollow - https://www.northridgeinc.com/product-p/smle-10.htm
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Posted By: Shamu
Date Posted: October 16 2022 at 5:44pm
That's a fair "going price" nowadays. The brush us quite collectable & driving the price up. Just a note its fine for the sake of completeness but avoid actually cleaning with it. They are infamous for grinding muzzles out of round from the inside if not used carefully & correctly.
------------- Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)
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Posted By: Goosic
Date Posted: October 16 2022 at 7:32pm
rb67mustang wrote:
Thanks, shiloh, and Strangely Brown, I'm not planning to do any re-enactments, but I would like to have some original accessories for my N05. I just got in some stripper clips from Northridge International and I did see the cleaning kit they have in a tin. I'm not sure if that's a good price because this is the first time seeing this item. https://www.northridgeinc.com/product-p/smle-10.htm" rel="nofollow - https://www.northridgeinc.com/product-p/smle-10.htm | Just a FYI about, "Stripper Clips". They are in fact referred to as, "Charging Clips."
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Posted By: rb67mustang
Date Posted: October 16 2022 at 7:48pm
Thanks. Goosic, I'll remember that. So many other firearms call them something else. Since we're talking British Rifles, I'll get it right next time. LOLLLL!!!!! Thanks!
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Posted By: shiloh
Date Posted: October 17 2022 at 5:10am
Stripper clips are what exotic dancers use to hide their high beams, 
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Posted By: rb67mustang
Date Posted: October 17 2022 at 5:45am
shiloh wrote:
Stripper clips are what exotic dancers use to hide their high beams, 
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Well said, shiloh, they hide their secret Weapons that make a good man go astray!!! Now that I'm older, those days are in my distant past and fading memories.
But yes, my Charger Clips are in NOS condition and they are ready and willing to serve at the range, or in the heat of Battle. 
I believe I have 2, and 4 in the proper position as to not become locked as they are Charged. I hope I don't get myself in trouble with the moderator for hijacking the Oiler Thread!
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Posted By: Shamu
Date Posted: October 17 2022 at 12:35pm
Small correction "(Magazine) Chargers".
------------- Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)
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Posted By: rb67mustang
Date Posted: October 17 2022 at 1:21pm
Yes, I wouldn't want to make anyone think I was talking about Dodge Chargers!!!
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Posted By: Shamu
Date Posted: October 17 2022 at 5:05pm
Absolutely not!
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Posted By: A square 10
Date Posted: October 17 2022 at 8:56pm
you have now been properly tony'd me thinks , and welcome to the group ,
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Posted By: rb67mustang
Date Posted: October 17 2022 at 9:07pm
A square 10 wrote:
you have now been properly tony'd me thinks , and welcome to the group , |
I'm not sure what tony'd means, good or bad, but thanks A square 10, I feel like I'm home and I'm having a good time. 
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Posted By: A square 10
Date Posted: October 17 2022 at 9:17pm
tony was a member - now departed [RIP] - that was a stickler for proper nomenclature , he corrected . sometimes with a bit of a bite , but was much appreciated here , we all loved his wit as well as his bite , you may now feel like your properly inducted [not sure there is any criteria ] and that was the hazing
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Posted By: rb67mustang
Date Posted: October 17 2022 at 9:22pm
I'm happy to be here and I'm glad I found this website. I may not always have the proper terminology, but I'm here as a Yank to learn the way of the Enfield!!!LOL!!!! 
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Posted By: hoadie
Date Posted: October 18 2022 at 10:36am
Strippers and clips , indeed!! Pay attention, grasshopper...& learn well.
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Posted By: rb67mustang
Date Posted: October 18 2022 at 11:49am
hoadie wrote:
Strippers and clips , indeed!! Pay attention, grasshopper...& learn well. |
Yes....Sir....hoadie....Sir....I may be a Yank, but I'm a fast learner!!!
BTW, hoadie, Sir, in case you missed my comment on another thread, here's a copy for you.
hoadie....Sir....could I a Yank adopt you as well? My wife and I did honeymoon on the Canadian side of the Niagara Falls way back in 1986? I need the guidance of an experienced Enfield Rifleman, so I don't confuse a Charger with something the heathens among us refer to them as? I promise I will be dedicated to learn the ways of the Enfield and all its proper terminology and part names, and to become one with my N05 as well as any N04 that may be entrusted to me in the future.
Thanks, hoadie....Sir....in advance.  
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Posted By: Shamu
Date Posted: October 18 2022 at 12:43pm
Tony has now been superseded (but never replaced) by Hoiadie! Not to worry, Matron still has the dart Tranq gun if it gets overboard. Mustang: as you may be discovering we have a good sense of humor on here, unlike many sites. Lord help you if Hoadie (being the King of the Gnomes) unleashes his Gnomish army on you! 
------------- Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)
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Posted By: rb67mustang
Date Posted: October 20 2022 at 4:54am
Shamu wrote:
Tony has now been superseded (but never replaced) by Hoiadie! Not to worry, Matron still has the dart Tranq gun if it gets overboard. Mustang: as you may be discovering we have a good sense of humor on here, unlike many sites. Lord help you if Hoadie (being the King of the Gnomes) unleashes his Gnomish army on you!  |
Yes, my friend, Shamu, I've noticed, I have a tendency to be that way as well. Who wants to go through life and not he happy and crack a joke or two when the opportune time arises?
On the same token, there are many knowledgeable like minded men here, and that's what makes the difference.
Cheers! 
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Posted By: Shamu
Date Posted: October 20 2022 at 10:30am
Sometimes new guys don't get it & assume we're being nasty, instead of funny.
------------- Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)
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Posted By: rb67mustang
Date Posted: October 20 2022 at 1:17pm
Posted By: rb67mustang
Date Posted: October 20 2022 at 1:19pm
Speaking of Dodge Chargers, I'd like mine in Plumb Crazy!!!!!!!!! 
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Posted By: A square 10
Date Posted: October 20 2022 at 4:59pm
that sounds a nice color .............
we are never nasty here , we often are a bit casual in our joviality but all is meant in good jest , there is seldom a seriously hard word uttered and i mean this sincerely , we here respect one another - but we do jest and pick at one another a bit when we understand the others get what is really being said , the gnomes have been a fixture for ever , the gnome master is in control and never lets them take over the site ....so far
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