SMLE Mount

[paulseamus]

Does anyone recognse this bracket/mount?

I believe that it is designed to fit the receiver of a No1.MkIII.

I have just sourced the mount ex-NZ and I am trying to determine its' origin and confirm that is is in fact for a SMLE.

Any suggestions will be appreciated.

Thank you

Paul

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[Thunderbox]

There was a common type of mount by Parker Hale called the "Continental", but your mount is different in detail. I think your might be a No1 mount of Australian origin.

[tbonesmith]

looks like a good one!

[Steve H. in N.Y.]

Paul, check your PM.

[RJW NZ]

Aren't these called a 'Field'?, and yes that looks like smle, they're good.

[xa-coupe]

I have an SMLE field mount and it is different to that one. Having said that, it's quite reasonable to expect they made more than one mount. Mine has 'field' cast into it so I would look for the name to be sure.

[Tertle]

I have just sourced the mount ex-NZ and I am trying to determine its' origin and confirm that is is in fact for a SMLE.

was slightly annoyed at myself for missing that, but im glad its gone to a good home now!

[Woodsy]

This is a German-made commercial mount For the SMLE Mk III from the 1950's They were quite popular in NZ and were well made. Two models were offered, one in all steel and a lightweight version with the ring section made in aluminium. They were used on sporterised .303 rifles and the most popular 'scope of the period was the Pecar. These mounts are still quite sought-after. The mounting plate was correctly shaped for the side of the receiver and could be very firmly fixed. The ring section was capable of a 'return to zero' when taken on and off the rifle, and also featured a dovetail adjustment to maintain a good fit.

[Steve H. in N.Y.]

Interesting. I've handled this particular mount and there's no way it will fit on a Lee-Enfield. It appears to be made for a larger diameter fully round receiver.

[harry mac]

This is a German-made commercial mount For the SMLE Mk III from the 1950's .

Frankonia in Germany was still advertising a very similar mount to this, and listed as being available for the SMLE all through the 1990's. I just wish I'd kept a few of their old catalogues.
I bought my first Lee Enfield from their Hannover shop in 1996.