can anyone tell me what this mark is i cant find any info !!!

[mac2017]

Its located under the top wood it is the U stamp.

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[Patrick Chadwick]

It would be helpful if you could tell us to which model of rifle this stamp has been applied and the build year of the same, as it is probably a sub-contractor's mark, the arrow being an acceptance mark. (Just my guess chaps, but it should be in one of the Skennerton books somewhere)

[Flying10uk]

Could it be a South African marking?

[RobD]

TerryLee will know this in detail, and I am often wrong, but as far as I know, the South African U always contains a broad arrow [or a diamond if indicating sold out of service]. It was applied to metal in quite a large font in an easily-seen place like the nocks form. I've not seen it stamped on wood, nor in a concealed place.

[Terrylee]

I have to agree with Rob. In terms of what I have seen in the past I cannot associate that marking with South African ownership.

[mac2017]

Hi folks sry was tired when i posted i should of added more detail...its off a No1 Mk3 1917 SMLE topwood piece underside. There is broad arrow marks on this piece so i know its british and as one member stated correct the south african has a broad arrow in the U which this one doesn't.

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I'm refinishing this rifle from sport to full wood again. Its a Canadian rifle that's all matching NOT forced stamped. The wood is coming along great.

[mac2017]

Second coat after cleaned and treated. NO this will not stay shiny !!!

[mac2017]

This was PURE rust....cleaned metal to original surface and reblued then treated. looks like new

[Surpmil]

What mark did the Union of South Africa use after it left the British Commonwealth?

[Terrylee]

After South Africa left the Commonwealth the "U" remained but the Broad Arrow was replaced my an "M". The attached example is from the mess tin I was issued in 1967.