Hello. First time on the forum. I was wondering if anyone can help ID the unit disc from my 1916 Enfield. There were markings on both sides. Could these be South African? PF = Permanent Force? I'd appreciate any and all help. Thanks.
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Hello. First time on the forum. I was wondering if anyone can help ID the unit disc from my 1916 Enfield. There were markings on both sides. Could these be South African? PF = Permanent Force? I'd appreciate any and all help. Thanks.
I just took a quick scan through Skennerton's "The Broad Arrow" and I couldn't find any markings that resemble what you have on your discs.
Here's a site provided by Amatikulu with some good information to bookmark for the future. I can't find that marking there either.
Lee Enfield Rifle Markings (click here)
Regards,
Badger
I wrote a book that listed all of the British butt marking disc information. Well, to be brutally honest and frank, I wrote it but I copied it from the 1944 Equipment Regulations. It's called plagerism really but it's a damn good read anyway and being straight from the horses mouth (or regulations in this case) so to speak, it's absolutely correct
Thanks to both of you for looking. I'll check out the book.
It's a great shooting rifle. I bought it at a gun show for $175.00. Here are a few photos before I cleaned it up a bit. It didn't take much to clean up, no where near as bad as my 1956 Ishy (another good shooter).
Peter ... :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter Laidler
I thought I had at least two copies of everything you wrote ... :lol:
I've not seen this work. Does Brian at BDL sell it?
Thanks ... :thup:
Regards,
Badger
My '42 Lithgow has no disc in the stock. Why do some LE's have them and some don't? Thanks!
Yes Brian at BDL has the book. Not a worldwide best seller I have to confess!
I found it … :thup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter Laidler
The Identification of Buttstock Marking Discs in British Service 1900-1944, compiled by Peter Laidler, 1st edition, 23 pages, $6.00
BDL - Books for Sale (click here)
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I have a rare unsigned copy! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter Laidler
Much as I hate to "blow up" the credit card lately, it sounds like a good excuse to work up an order w/ BDL.
How many do you need? I've got a lifetime supply. Folks in England and Europe can also get it from DS Solutions. They're good folks.
Probably a couple, plus I need at least one of the No32 books and probably some other bits. It might be a little bit, too much stuff going on right now to figure it all out!
No worries.