I have an Enfield Mark 4 number two, with serial “AC7594”, also marked “1943”, and “M” +7.,On the top of the front barrel cap it has “JB”letters. On the bolt-knob handle it has.
Ive had this rifle for about 40 years and took it apart the other day for the first time; while disassembled I checked
to see what parts had the serial no. Its a 1915 SMLE Mk III*, which started production in late 1915 - hence it has
a 2 digit serial no. I found it on the receiver, bolt, barrel, magazine and nose cap, but no where else. Would like to know if any
of the other parts should have the number (if so, where); as it all looks pretty original and doesn't look like it saw any
combat - the bore shines like a mirror and the metal is about 95%, with that deep dark blue that you just don't see
anymore. When I have the time, I'll get some pictures.
Thanks
Hey guys, got an odd one here (at least for me).
It's a 1920/21 SMLE No 1 MkIII* from Lithgow. The buttstock socket, bolt, receiver, magazine and nose cap have the same serial number: A 82863. (Picts below)
However, the top of the same buttstock socket (directly below the bolt) and the inside of the same bolt have another serial number: B4887. (Picts below.)
I've taken the furniture off and it has all the usual markings (according to Ian Skennerton's book), and there are no FTD markings I can find or anything out of the ordinary.
Any help would be appreciated. Maybe this is common, I'm not sure. I can send more pictures if needed.
Thanks for any help!
-Chad