This is the one that was missing from it's display case when I visited a few weeks ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by Homer
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This is the one that was missing from it's display case when I visited a few weeks ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by Homer
Chiming in late, but thank you for those fantastic pics, Homer!Quote:
Originally Posted by Homer
Hi all i have a 1914 lithgow no1 mk3 with no* the serial number is X 5669 i have matching barrel action nose cap it has lithgow front band , magazine is unnumberedthe bolt is un numbered as well(NOS) it has been updated a bunch through out the 30s with a bunch of stamps on the left band . After cleaning it up i am getting ready to send it out to headspace it and test fire the old girl .it has no volley sights
Outstanding thread many thanks to those whom put it together. Great to see Lithgow's without JJJovino stamps:D
I must say, some of my most collectable lithgows had JJco stamps.Quote:
Originally Posted by BruceHMX
Smerdon,
What's with the X prefix on your '14? they should not have a prefix and range from a four digit to five digit serial.
I never knew that. Then again with Jovino purchasing such a mass quantity rifles and parts I can see where that would happen.Quote:
Originally Posted by Homer
QUOTE=muffett.2008;417800]Smerdon,
What's with the X prefix on your '14? they should not have a prefix and range from a four digit to five digit serial.[/QUOTE]
Muffett i believe it went through a service during ww1 at one of the British factories and was returned to Aussie service . It is covered with litghow markings and service stamps . The other thing is could it be a chrome lined barrel ??? Some of these had a x prefix i believe
That rifle has had more inspections than the Queen's Guard.
I don't think the X is a prefix.
Someone with greater knowledge than I will chime in with an explanation.