SMLE barrel markings

[Newdog98]

Attachment 77635 Could anyone help with the markings on this all matching 1917 enfield. Thanks

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[Newdog98]

Better photo

[ActionYobbo]

usual british inspectors marks and serial number
the 2.22 and the other heavy stamps are part of the British civilian proof

[browningautorifle]

Nothing unusual. Date stamp, pressure in tons and Lbs. Inspector mark. Length of cartridge. The little ones with the crowns are the original inspection marks.

[Littlejohn]

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[englishman_ca]

The commercial proofs were applied by the London Proof House, pre-1954.