Hi Men.
Just picked up a 1916 Lithgow that was in Italy ( government storage) for decades.
Interesting rifle, still retains its maple stock, apart from the top hand guard which is coach wood.
Has had a barrel change in 1917, has a stock dick with 78 then N, it keeps the original nose cap, safety, bolt and rear sight base, trigger group, front sight and barrel band.
It looks like it went through a refurbish by the Brits at one stage as it has an English rear sight, rear ears early type, trigger guard and brass butt plate.
Of interest is the maple wood work which is stamped MA 41, then B under the fore wood, the butt has the rack number stamped into it and show a 7 /17 date,.
It is further more marked with a 2 MD on top of the receiver and it was absolutely covered in black grease. Barrel is around 6/10. I have degreased the rifle and re-oiled the wood in the traditional fashion.
Of interest is the three holes in the stock, were these mounting holes?? was it on a bracket?? these have been filled with a reddish putty long ago.
Please view and any info would be appreciated.Information
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