Lithgow SMLE Mk III*

[tanks1921]

I confess a weakness for Enfields. Hope no one minds if I show a few.

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it has a few brass screws, not unusual.

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[mikie]

Just love those beautiful ugly rifles. The stock to the muzzle always gets me. I used to have a 1916 BSA. Sold it with my collection in 1982 to finance my move to California. I should have sold a kidney instead. Yours is great. Thanks!

Mikie

[Old Marine]

That is a nice rifle. What does "Mangrovite 42" in photo #10 mean?

[Brian Keith]

That is a nice rifle. What does "Mangrovite 42" in photo #10 mean?

That is the maker of the scabbard, the "42" is the year.

Nice rifle.

BKW

[tanks1921]

Yes, Mangroivite is stamped in the scabbard (Australian). Thanks for viewing...and they do have a face only a mother could love.

[damorealan696]

Some years back there was a supply of Aussie MKIII s on the market . They had been imported by IOVINO in NY among others . Many were made from parts'

 

But some looking revealed that complete original rifles were also to be had . You have a fine original gun from what I can see Very nice !

[Arkaidiyh]

On 2/11/2019 at 8:46 PM, tanks1921 said:

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Stock markings are always interesting and add to the "character" of that particular piece.