https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...6bf7b13J-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...854cdd1J-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...4c61258J-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...fe71d9cJ-1.jpg
The serial numbers on the butt socket, . . .
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...03310e4J-1.jpg
(I don't know what the 51 w/symbol means - arsenal rehab. date?)
. . . bolt . . .
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...507b0b6J-1.jpg
(Note the Long Branch stamp on the bolt handle.)
. . . and fore-stock all match:
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...c4a25b5J-1.jpg
The rear band was manufactured by C.E. Welstead:
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...00411ceJ-1.jpg
The front band and front sight were manufactured by Singer Manufacturing:
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...0c88548J-1.jpg
The magazine platform and body were manufactured by W.C. Cheney & Sons Ltd:
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...74b4017J-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...d46af9fJ-1.jpg
I don't have a clue what the D below the Broad Arrow signifies or the numerals 87. Perhaps they are inspector's' marks?
(The magazine body has a serial number stamped on the bottom but it does not match the rifle.)
The bayonet was produced by Long Branch:
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...60ee74cJ-1.jpg
I haven't found any legible import marks on this rifle so I assume it was imported prior to 1968.
Any comments on the above or additional information about this rifle will be appreciated.
