Some ID's of items

[CINDERS]

Would those able to identify A) The cut off on the extreme left one has me a tad puzzled what MLE/SMLE could it be off, the others are probably WWI.
B) The piling swivels I think some may have been made up but the top one is of interest TIA

Information

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[Badger]

With thanks to Advisory Panel member Terry Hawker, check the article No. 4 Mk I (T), ex-Trials Rifle - Cut-off - Off or On? (click here)

This interesting article is accompanied by an extensive photo montage detailing the use and descriptions of the various of magazine cut-offs on Enfield Rifles.

Article Extract .....

Still reluctantly struggling with the concept of letting the "Other Ranks" have the option of firing a second shot at their own discretion, cut-offs were introduced by the War Department upon the demise of the Martini-Henry, then retained in one form or another for over half a century.

A MLM Mk II Skeleton Action illustrates how the cut-off was initially configured to employ the rifle as a single loader until the situation required the use of the magazine held in reserve.

(Click PIC to Enlarge)

Regards,
Doug

[Steve H. in N.Y.]

I don't think you can be 100% sure of any of the swivels unless you see them in profile. Piling swivel on the left, sling swivel on the right.

[Roy]

The heavier gauge of the top swivel tells me it is a piling swivel, though the tips are a little rounded when they should be squared off, but this could just be wear. Cant help with the cutoff with the holes drilled in it

[stevesmle]

The cut-off on the left is from a Lee Metford Mk I or I*.

[birdhound]

The Lee Metford Mk1 and 1* cut offs were unusual as they were retained in the on or off position by a leaf spring. This was the purpose of the two holes next to each other. The later mag cut offs had a spring temper so no need for the separate spring.

[CINDERS]

Thanks very much Birdhound they are all packed away after I cleaned them after the pic for another 6-8 months the left one has just joined the flock hence its ratty look.
Cheers,
CINDERS