Mark of Mystery #2

This interesting mark first showed up on a Mk IV oiler. Lacking any other information, we classified the mark/maker as an Unknown Soldier.

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https://enfield-stuff.com/Pages/3-oi...er_oilers.html

(Scroll down the list to see the details.)

I was quite surprised when an Australian correspondent reported that the same mark appeared on the underside of a barrel on a 1943 BSA SMLE Mk III*.

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Any information you might have would be appreciated. Extra marks if you can point to a book, website or other documentary source of information.

Enfield-Stuff

I think the response you got on another forum may be the nearest :

It shows those items were owned by the Cookie Monster.
Ref: Sesame Street, season 5, episode 4.

It would make sense if it were AustralianAttachment 118378

Thank you for your notes and suggestions. The "Cookie Monster" is my favorite theory/answer (so far); although I rather like suggestion that mark was of an the Australian Echidna.

https://www.australiangeographic.com...06/echidna.jpg

As the marking shows up on the underside of the barrel (as well as on an oiler), this would suggest to me a manufacturer/supplier/repair depot marking, rather than some type of national marking.

So far I have reports that the mark has been found on Enfields in both Canada and Australia.

Thank you, RobbD, for the Australian star pictures, as well.

Enfield-Stuff