This survey had been going for a couple of years in it's original form on the old Gunboards site. The posting had 11,225 hits up untill the site was transfered. I had been gathering the data provided on these rifles and between this forum and other contacts I have information on over 100 rifles. #(Now at Oct 2011 I have nearly 200 entries)# To contributors I offer to answer any questions I can in return for their HT's details. The only things I won't tell are exact locations or any personal details (.....if these things become known to me during the process) To anybody else who so wish, please feel free to comment or ask about stuff you'd like to see. It's all about expanding everyone's knowledge.
Anyway, here's the list of questions. And a few of the later answers from before. If you are unsure about anything, just ask. I check the forum daily. Thankyou.
1)Rifle serial number?
2)Receiver manufacturer?
3)Receiver year stamp?
4)Butt date stamp? (none?)
5)Butt size (S, N, L) "H" stamp?
6)Barrel date stamp?
7)Engraved Scope serial number?
8)Scope brass eyepiece ring stamped number?
9)Mount ring stamped number?
10)Mount base stamped number
11)Mount type (high or low)?
12)Nosecap ears modified for sight adjustment?
13)Kingscrew swivel fitted?
14)Preservative paint under woodwork?
15)Cheekpiece fitted to butt?
16)Comments? (anything you think needs a mention eg extra markings etc...)
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JollyGreenSlugg
Gunboards Super Premium Member
Australia
453 Posts
Posted - 04/04/2006 : 08:26:19 AM
Hi folks,
I thought I might add my two bob's worth...
1. Serial number - 93210
2. Action make - Lithgow
3. Action date - 1917
4. Scope number - 274
5. Mount number - None visible
6. Ring number - 274
7. Date marking on butt - None, wood was replaced or sanded/polished
8. High or Low mount - High
9. Preservative paint or not - None seen
10. Cheekpiece - None
11. triggerguard king screw - swivel type
12. Nosecap - appears to be a replacement (mismatch), no holes
13. Barrel date - Replacement MA62
14. Butt length - appears to be normal
15. rubber eyepiece - None
Cheers,
Matt
Proud custodian of a 1889 Lee-Metford MkI*, a 1912 BSA No1 MkIII (with volley sights), a 1915 Lithgow No1 MkIII H (with volley sights), a 1917 Lithgow No1 MkIII HT, a 1917 BSA No1 MkIII*, a 1920 Siamese Contract No1 MkIII*, a 1941 Lithgow No1 MkIII*, a Maltby No4 Mk1, a 1945 No5 and a 1953 Fazakerley No4 Mk2. You can never have too many Lee-Enfields! I have an 1896 Long Lee I, a P14, a 1940 Lithgow No1 MkIII, a 1943 Lithgow No1 MkIII* and a 1942 Longbranch No4 Mk1* on the way. I'm still looking for a pre-SMLE carbine, an SMLE MkI, a 50s Lithgow and an 80s Ishapore though! One can dream!
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Son
Gunboards.Com Gold Star Member
Australia
1167 Posts
Posted - 04/04/2006 : 10:45:55 AM
Go Matt!!!!!!
I had just looked at your pics etc on the LE forum and was going to PM you the updated survey questions. No matter, mate... I'll log your info into my spreadsheet from this (Vulch put the original set of Q's up here ages ago, I've been recording input and answering owner questions ever since) and send you some info on where to look for other stuff on the rifle.
I'll bet you don't sleep tonight!
Cheers, Brad.
YGT>
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angus9132
Gunboards Member
Australia
13 Posts
Posted - 04/28/2006 : 7:44:03 PM
G'day all
I have in my collection a scope and mounts as well as bases . The bases and the mounts have the same serial numbers , 1952 . The scope is not numbered . They are all in apear unissued and are in brand new condition. Does anyone have any info on the serial no's ??
Regards
Angus9132
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dogface
Gunboards Member
USA
12 Posts
Posted - 04/28/2006 : 10:17:02 PM
Anyway, here's the list of questions. And a few of the later answers from before. If you are unsure about anything, just ask. I check the forum daily. Thankyou.
1)Rifle serial number?
2)Receiver manufacturer?
3)Receiver year stamp?
4)Butt date stamp? (none?)
5)Butt size (S, N, L) "H" stamp?
6)Barrel date stamp?
7)Engraved Scope serial number?
8)Scope brass eyepiece ring stamped number?
9)Mount ring stamped number?
10)Mount base stamped number
11)Mount type (high or low)?
12)Nosecap ears modified for sight adjustment?
13)Kingscrew swivel fitted?
14)Preservative paint under woodwork?
15)Cheekpiece fitted to butt?
16)Comments? (anything you think needs a mention eg extra markings etc...)
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JollyGreenSlugg
Gunboards Super Premium Member
Australia
453 Posts
Posted - 04/04/2006 : 08:26:19 AM
Hi folks,
I thought I might add my two bob's worth...
1. Serial number - 93210
2. Action make - Lithgow
3. Action date - 1917
4. Scope number - 274
5. Mount number - None visible
6. Ring number - 274
7. Date marking on butt - None, wood was replaced or sanded/polished
8. High or Low mount - High
9. Preservative paint or not - None seen
10. Cheekpiece - None
11. triggerguard king screw - swivel type
12. Nosecap - appears to be a replacement (mismatch), no holes
13. Barrel date - Replacement MA62
14. Butt length - appears to be normal
15. rubber eyepiece - None
Cheers,
Matt
Proud custodian of a 1889 Lee-Metford MkI*, a 1912 BSA No1 MkIII (with volley sights), a 1915 Lithgow No1 MkIII H (with volley sights), a 1917 Lithgow No1 MkIII HT, a 1917 BSA No1 MkIII*, a 1920 Siamese Contract No1 MkIII*, a 1941 Lithgow No1 MkIII*, a Maltby No4 Mk1, a 1945 No5 and a 1953 Fazakerley No4 Mk2. You can never have too many Lee-Enfields! I have an 1896 Long Lee I, a P14, a 1940 Lithgow No1 MkIII, a 1943 Lithgow No1 MkIII* and a 1942 Longbranch No4 Mk1* on the way. I'm still looking for a pre-SMLE carbine, an SMLE MkI, a 50s Lithgow and an 80s Ishapore though! One can dream!
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Son
Gunboards.Com Gold Star Member
Australia
1167 Posts
Posted - 04/04/2006 : 10:45:55 AM
Go Matt!!!!!!
I had just looked at your pics etc on the LE forum and was going to PM you the updated survey questions. No matter, mate... I'll log your info into my spreadsheet from this (Vulch put the original set of Q's up here ages ago, I've been recording input and answering owner questions ever since) and send you some info on where to look for other stuff on the rifle.
I'll bet you don't sleep tonight!
Cheers, Brad.
YGT>
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angus9132
Gunboards Member
Australia
13 Posts
Posted - 04/28/2006 : 7:44:03 PM
G'day all
I have in my collection a scope and mounts as well as bases . The bases and the mounts have the same serial numbers , 1952 . The scope is not numbered . They are all in apear unissued and are in brand new condition. Does anyone have any info on the serial no's ??
Regards
Angus9132
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dogface
Gunboards Member
USA
12 Posts
Posted - 04/28/2006 : 10:17:02 PM