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I'm most probably wrong but what it does look like it the cut out for a bolt handle

Because I failed to add the photos to the first post I am trying again.

Because everyone like to click on photos ...
Was cleaning up the garage and reloading bench and this has been gathering dust for some time.

I was jumping in the 90s and we were still jumping with the T10B-D and the MC1 chutes.

Just picked up a 1950 No4 Mk1* with serial number 94L7747. I know nothing about the rifle as I picked it up yesterday afternoon except that it has a steel butplate, click slide rear sight and has...

The Broad Arrow Mk 2 will hit the shores from printing for sale in May I believe and is an expansion and improvement on the original according to Ian. Get your orders in quick as I beleive the orders...

Lets not forget the Jap midget subs that attacked Sydney Harbour.

Japanese Midget Submarine Attack on Sydney Harbour | Royal Australian Navy

One of them was salvaged and hangs in the Australian...

It is a British barrel made by V.S.M and stamped H.V. for the MkVII upgrade. I haven't borescoped it but eyeballing it it looks clean and in good condition.

At the recommndation I am staying away...

Thanks for the info CINDERS, really helpful!

I'm definately not new to reloading and do cover off on all case prep every reload except for trimming which happens every several reloads, but then...

Ok, so I have a heap of PPU 174gr FMJ factory ammunition just as starter ammo for the new old rifle and I plan to keep the PPU cases to reload as from what I've read they reload very well. What I'm...

The 174gn Highlands changed their branding to PPU. I have several boxes of the 174gn HPBT FMJ PPU stuff and that comes in at about $26/20. Not cheap but it's a starting point as it seems as close to...

In preperation for reloading .303 Brit, I was hoping someone could clarify the correct use of the Ladder Target.

As I understand it, I could be way off here, is that the target is set up at 25...

Cheapest by far so far but out of stock DAMMIT!

That's what I thought. Was it ommon for a British peddled firearm to have parts made in Australia?

Any idea what the BA on the Bolt stands for?

The markings on the bolt that I have worked out so far, and correct me if I'm wrong, are:

BOLT
• Serial Number *****
• Proof Mark - Crossed...

I guess that's case closed on this thread. Thanks mate!!

Thanks browningautorifle! Makes perfect sense. Assuming the 360 is the manufacturier serial number?

Well, I've be delving into the Ian Skennerton books to decypher the markings on my new acquisition but hit a roadblock with some markings on the Knox Form. The letters V.S.M and numbers 360 are...

I just received my MkIII* and I need a piling swivel AND screw for it. Anyone have a spare that they'd be happy to sell and post to me in Australia?

As per the second post in this thread, it's the...

Just wondering if there is a way to mark all your unread threads as read without opening every thread individually. I have nearly 200 unread threads that I have gone through and picked out what is...

Thanks Patrick, very informative. I'll definately be going witht he 50/50 mix to treat the timber!

Pitures have been updated to a new gallery with a correct title. I couldn't edit my original post with the updated link sorry.

Enfield 1917 SMLE MkIII* - Album on Imgur

I am already finding that this forum is very friendly and open to sharing information. I am scouring posts for anything that may help and can safely say "winning". I did compare some LE stripping...

Very impressive! Nice to see so many peices cared for and unbutchered.

Wow that sounds interesting, though noting that it appears my woodwork has been refurbished, I don't think I'd be lucky enough to find any hidden gems. Would certainly be interested to see what sort...