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New find that followed me home

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#1 ·
Hi All
An old war horse followed me home today hoping for a good retirement.
As far as I can see it is a LE No1 * with matching bolt and barrel serial number.
Been sporterised...but most have these days
Can any one help with further identifying the old girl?
3817498
3817499
3817500
3817501
3817502
3817503
3817504
3817505
3817506
3817508
 
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#4 ·
The "I*" is the Mark, not the Number.

Bolt head is intact, rear sight is intact, and you have the rear handguard. Could be a good candidate for restoration.

What's the barrel info under the handguard?
I have not taken any wood off yet to clean it up, the bolt cycles dummy rounds just fine, stripper clips load fine, bore appears to have good rifling, but a good clean and bore scope will tell the truth.
Where about under the hand guard?
Cheers
Mike
PS It was a give away along with two single shot 12g, and two 'for spares only' .22LRs
 
#15 ·
The forend will be a tough one as far as being a challenge. The one on it appears to be a Mklll.
I foresee a lot of homework in someone's near future!

1906 dated. A perfect perch for displaying a nice Pattern '03 bayonet. Something else to buy, but only after the rifle is wearing a proper Mkl nosecap. :)
I’ve come across a few Mk1 forends over time, but only ever picked up one Mk1 front handguard. Had to pay for it too, still never found a use for it, but I enjoy knowing I have a very nice spare in the cupboard.
 
#23 ·
Go here and read up.

 
#24 ·
Go here and read up.

Thinking------> How long has it been since anyone got something from Neil?

Most of the contacts listed are gone. I heard Neil wasn't in good health.
 
#26 ·
Great find Mike, I would have been all over that too.
I am missing my gun shows,
I'm annoyed that every other show in town is on ( Easter show, caravan and camping show, the madi gra ) but the organisers of the Sydney show have cancelled the event for the rest of the year !!
Maybe next year

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#28 ·
Re stampings on barrel.
N as previously quoted = accepted for Naval Use.
06 = year, which coincides with date on wrist, so an original barrel.
Two arrows pointed towards each other = sold out of service to the general public.
The arrow, also seen on other components = Enfield examiners stamp.
The various other smaller stamps = Examiners stamps. The various letters and numbers referring to the particular examiner who passed the equipment.
The crown over ER over crossed flags over a P = proof mark.

Maybe others can chip in as well.
 
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