1928 Lithgow No1 MkIII*

[Cheese Noodles]

I snapped a fast picture of my 1928 Lithgow No1 MkIII* last time it was out of the safe. I acquired it pretty long ago and did find a Lithgow bayonet last year. I am not an expert but I think it was rebuilt around 1943 if I remember the stamp on the stock. It has only made a couple of trips to the range. When I first got it the wood was much lighter and looked very raw. Over the years it has darkened and looks better. When I took my son to his first trip to the range, really wanted to shoot the SMLE.

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[jonh172]

Looks new! Nice piece

[P246]

Very awesome rifle, thanks for sharing

[Kiwi]

The middle band and rear sling swivel are on in the wrong direction. All screws should go from left to right.

[Homer]

I’d suggest that might be a1922 or 1923 action.

[Aussie Long Tom]

I’d suggest that might be a1922 or 1923 action.

I agree, a 28 would be MA, not a shield.

[Cheese Noodles]

a 28 would be MA, not a shield

OK, what does the MA vs shield refer to? I will also hence forth state it is a 1923 Lithgow. I do appreciate the knowledge of the forum members.

[Bindi2]

It is a 1923

[Paul S.]

Lovely. I suspect it has Jovino import marks on it somewhere.

[browningautorifle]

Nice, nice rifle...