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Got this in a box of Enfield sights I bought recently.
Combination tool for the SMLE, first introduced 1903, I think this is the 2nd version in 1910.
Interestingly has the CenTral retailers mark on it
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Nice... :thup:
Jay Currah has a couple of web pages showing these and other Armourer's Tools...
Armourer's Tools Page 1
Armourer's Tools Page 2
Regards,
Doug
Slow gunshow this weekend but did find a small jewel along with a R.A.C Mk II holster. SMLE combination tool exactly like the previous poster's. After much searching I am unable to determine if the manufacturer is British or Austrailian. Any opinions?
Australian,Made by Central.same as the OP's tool
Thanks! Bought it as a display item and have a nice Lithgow to pair it with. Now all I need is a nice Webley to go with the holster.Quote:
Originally Posted by mr.e moose
You don't want one of those cheap, inferior Australian copies... you need one of these! ;) :cheers:
I am always on the lookout for Enfield items. Felt very lucky to stumble upon the Aussie as I have never come across this tool in the flesh.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gingercat
A large number of these appeared on the market some years ago, all made by Central, and for a time they were quite common and cheap.
My guess is the were a part of the John Jovino NY,NY aquisition of the Lithgow remnants.John Jovino Gun Shop - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaQuote:
Originally Posted by Mk VII
I imported a box full of them, (all made by Central), in the late 90's. Sold at shows throughout the Southeast USA including the big AGCA show. It might be one of those.
Perhaps. If so thanks it is a nice companion to my Lithgow.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian Dick
A couple different ones here - both I'm assuming to be of British manufacture.
I bought these a few years ago when a UK militaria seller was still selling them in their storage packaging (see label) - I think they were re-packed in the 1950s.
A nice addition to any Enfield collection... I'll have to look out for a Central marked one! :)
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This is the one I have it has T R SMLE and on the other side W D (War dept?) and broad arrow can someone please take the time inform me if this is Aus manufacture of British post war? TIA as always.
I thought this might be of interest to anyone who wondered what the various parts of the tool were used for.
I can't seriously imagine that this combination tool was issued to the crunchies! Can you imagine it, sat at the back of the range awaiting your range detail to turn up, doing a bit of background activity like bore/ rifle/magazine cleaning. There'd be bits of dial sight, bayonet grips and extractor springs flying everywhere. Nope, best kept in the Armourers tool boxes I suggest.
But does anyone know if they were an issue to the troops. If so, why didn't they get the same with the No4. Or had we learned our lesson by then after the Bren Combi Tool fiasco!
For some reason I feel compelled to look for one now....
Yes, me also. Now that others have pointed out the other variations OCD has shifted into overdrive.Quote:
Originally Posted by AFJon