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Lithgow, 1953, No1 MKIII*

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#1 ·
I am new to this site and I just picked up a 1953 Lithgow does any one know about the markings on it, Thanks

sjm
 
#4 ·
Now for the big question...are there any stamped markings on the right side of the butt?
 
#6 · (Edited)
On the right hand side of the butt there are no markings ,under the wrist part it has

BUTT
N
SLAZ
51
other normal marks are similar to my '44
Brass Butt plate has MA

ACTION
Trigger guard on the bottom MA53
SAFETY
Has MA53
BOLT
Bolt has #F39723 and crossed pennants
Bolt head has MA47
Cocking Piece MA47
BARREL
Has usual proofs like my '44 but has '5 '54
REAR SIGHT
The bed has MA and a separate M or W?
Sight has MA53
Protectors OA
FOREWOOD
Has no serial number but has
F
SLAZ
51
NOSE CAP
Has MA53 undreneath and has armourers holes in each sight protector

This rifle has no DP or FTR and I believe is as from the factory
cheers
sjm
 
#18 ·
The second rifle is marked
Action 1953
Trigger guard MA53
Barrel '5 '54
Sights MA53
Nose Cap MA53
bolt head BA
Safety FA
Stock 1944

On the left side of stock 1944 but on my other 1953 there is nothing only SLAZ 51 under the wrist and forewood and all matching numbers!:D

cheers
Steve
:D
 
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