Here is one that was in an auction last week.I think it went for over $9000.00 US
serial # 84486
LOT #1635 - SCARCE HIGH CONDITION ENFIELD/LITHGOW LE3 SNIPER
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Here is one that was in an auction last week.I think it went for over $9000.00 US
serial # 84486
LOT #1635 - SCARCE HIGH CONDITION ENFIELD/LITHGOW LE3 SNIPER
Thats with 2 scopes.
Hello,
I have a few questions about my beloved 1920 Lithgow. It is a 1920 SHT.LE 111* with matching bolt and receiver serial number
58289. At some point it had the H.V. barrel fitted and has what look like wear from were the scope could have been mounted; it has the stamp 45 on it.
It was modified and resold by Parker-Hale in the 1960s?
Is this rifle a H.T?
Thanks in advance,
Robert.
My photo gallery.
https://www.milsurps.com/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=954
Hello 303Rob.
Having a look at your pics I am sure your rifle was never a HT sniper. The quickest sign is the lack of machining on the side of the charger bridge for the HT's rear scope base. I'm away from my books at the moment, but all the HTs serial numbers were published, so I am sure that will also confirm my view.
The HV you see on the barrel is to signify it was sighted for the "high velocity" MkVII ammo, which came about in 1917 (IIRC) in Australia.
It looks to me that your rifle may have had a pull off barrel fitted. Not sure if any of it was done by Parker Hale, but will have a better look at the pics when I get home to a full size screen, maybe find some more clues.
cool info
Here is one for sale at collectors source.1944 lithgow,Serial # 41202,scope# 36315
Australian No.1 Mk. III* H.T. Sniper Rifle - Collector's Source, Military Collectibles Online
another HT sniper at collectors source.Rifle # 74967 scope # 57964
See if this one last more than 24hr's!
Australian No.1 Mark 3* H. T. Sniper rifle - Collector's Source, Military Collectibles Online
Is Son still maintaining this thread?