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    I believe the first use of the FTR mark at...

    I believe the first use of the FTR mark at Lithgow was in 1950. Prior to that, refurbished rifles usually had the moth and year stamped into the butt. Example R over MA over 7/45 for a rifle...
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    I’m no Mauser expert either, but the images look...

    I’m no Mauser expert either, but the images look a lot like a Spanish M1916 Mauser that’s been sporterised. A lot of the M1916’s were converted from 1893’s and the receivers were scrubbed and bolts...
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    Hi there ceetee. It appears as you say, made by...

    Hi there ceetee. It appears as you say, made by WILKINSON, which means it's English, not Australian production. Are there any markings on the pommel? That might help others give you a more definitive...
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    I've got several Lithgow made No1 Mk3* SMLE...

    I've got several Lithgow made No1 Mk3* SMLE rifles and a bunch of spare mags. I only have the spare mags because I got them in a deal years ago that was way too good to pass up. I don't use them as...
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    Value? I can't help much with value either. It depends...

    I can't help much with value either. It depends on a lot of things such as overall conditions, matching numbers etc but most of all it needs to be sought after by collectors or shooters if it's going...
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    Here's my 2 cents worth regarding replacement...

    Here's my 2 cents worth regarding replacement receivers and Lithgow. I don't know about actual replacement receivers as such but there are many examples of what a lot of collectors in Australia refer...
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    Slightly different question but along the same...

    Slightly different question but along the same lines. Does anyone have any documented proof of the Owen bayonets being issued with the Aussie No1 Mk3* rifles, such as in Korea perhaps? I'm sure I...
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    Hi Sam. Most of the Lithgow hornets which are...

    Hi Sam. Most of the Lithgow hornets which are actually Slazenger model 24's converted by Lithgow were fitted with Field Side mounts. Field being the brand name. As far as I know they are long out of...
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    I searched the forums and found an old post...

    I searched the forums and found an old post "Australian Coachwood fore ends without copper recoil blocks?"

    Muffett.2008 wrote



    https://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=60359

    If it were...
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    I've read that before about the recoil plates...

    I've read that before about the recoil plates being omitted from Australian production at some point during the war. I also read they were reinstated after a very short period which would indicate...
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    To answer your original question, if you paid a...

    To answer your original question, if you paid a huge amount of money for this rifle thinking it was a new unissued rifle from 1941, then yes you got fleeced. If you paid a reasonable price (even a...
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    Hi Banjo1928. Nice rifle. Based on the photos...

    Hi Banjo1928.

    Nice rifle. Based on the photos you've posted it seems like a fairly original rifle to me. The bolt head is a replacement but that's nothing unusual. The BA45 mark on the bolt head...
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    Sticky: Hi everyone. Another new member here. My main...

    Hi everyone. Another new member here. My main interest is Lithgow produced SMLE's however I'm interested in learning any of the finer points and history of Enfields in general.
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    Sticky: Hi there muffett. Not sure if you're still...

    Hi there muffett. Not sure if you're still collecting this data but here's a couple more.

    1945 Lithgow (still like new, best rifle in my collection)
    Serial F39419 (serial number puts it near end...
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