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Having recently examined a Canadian marked Short-Lee, I noticed something not in any of my books, a marking "DA" in the same place an "SSA" peddled scheme rifle is marked.
Is this a Canadian rebuild mark?
UPDATED: Thanks to member Baal the meaning of "DA" has been solved, now for a new question.
Did "DA" ever rebuild or re-inspect SMLE's?
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"Same place" meaning on the rear of the action just above the wrist? I've not seen that mark before. Not an Enfield mark above something that isn't an "A" but sort of looks like it?
Photo possible?
Yes the same place. No it's quite distinct "D.A." (pretty sure there are periods after the two letters).
I don't know if I can get a photo, but I will try.
An update to this, I don't know if it means anything or not but a post on another site pictured a Canadian oiler with "DA" on it. Any ideas?
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The fact that both have Canadian marks and "DA" seems more than a coincidence?
I'm not sure what it stands for. But D.A. appears on the 5 rounds of 1916 dated C broad arrow Mk.VII ammo I have.
Edit... just googled it. DA stands for Dominion Arsenals.
Thanks Baal, I found more on the oiler too:
Canadian_Enfield_Oiler_Makers
Now I guess the question is if they ever rebuilt/re-inspected SMLE's?