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I went to a gun show yesterday and had made my planned purchases when the wife talked me into going back in for one last look around. I came upon a table that had the usual "sporterized" LE and was fussing at my wife about it when the dealer motioned me over. He proceeded to present a MkIII to me in what I perceived to be very good condition. We haggled price and I left with it for $250. What do you think?
Ist it numbers matching? If so you did allright in my books :) Looks like a typical ww1 era SMLE, possibly rebuilt inter-war.
Yes, all number match!:super:
It has markings all over it and I have yet to find a source that explains them all but I am very satisfied with the condition of the weapon. The lands and grooves are strong and the action is tight.
Rawhide, There's alot of folks that can help with the stampings of you can post pics.
Brad
Thanks, I'll see if I can get them posted.
Nice find at a good price :)
The main info is on the first picture - Date of manufacture (1918?), by which arsenal (British Small Arms), and model (ShtLE Mk3*, or No1 Mk3*)
Lou
I intend to pick up some ammo this weekend and see how she shoots, if its anything like the one my uncle has I'll be a happy man.Quote:
Originally Posted by louthepou
So what you got is And this is what it means
GR is King George (Georgius Rex)
1918 or 1913 Year of manufacture
BSAco Birmingham Small Arms Company
SHT LE Short Lee Enfield Also called a No1 Mk III*
III* is Mk III*
That's what all of that stands for.
Looks great, nice find. Thank your wife.
KTK