Lithgow Rifles Survey

[Woodsy]

I have a Lithgow Mk III action body in my collection which was found during the demolition of the old Electrolux factory in Melbourne several years ago. It has had the basic machining done for the Aussie version of the Charlton conversion (that never achieved full production) which consisted of removal of the charger guide, milling a step at the safety catch hole (to support the sideplate) and milling clearance cuts in the magazine well for the 30 round magazine. The rifle must have been impressed into service at the beginning of WW2 as it has 'Sold out of Service' stamps. Marks are as follows;

Butt socket; Lithgow shield, 1917
Reciever ring; serial number 84810, a second number above it 16549 (hand stamped), 4MD (on top), ^S^ (on left side), plus all the usual inspection marks.
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[CoatiMundi]

Can you please add this one to the database, ser# D5452. 1942 receiver, 1955 FTR, matching barrel, bolt, etc. "A Broad Arrow F" on the L/H top of receiver. Not sure what the "Z" is for by the safety spring.....Anyone?

[pisco]

Hi muffet saved a 1942 from police destruction
1942 Lithgow
D 71579
Barrel marked u31862 it’s off a British rifle
Butt is marked10/09 ACG ma 5/45 with a brass disc don’t know if that is original butt
Bolt nob has 183 left hand side of wrist has 3 overA

[muffett.2008]

Thanks,
I will get an update done soon.....computer playing up a lot, looks like a new one is needed.

[muffett.2008]

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[pisco]

Hi muffet I have a cadet rifle yellow front
There is no letter prefix
Bolt and action match no other number
Lithgow 1942
5982
Butt stamped 8/44. 8/47
Barrel stamped 7/47

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A bloke gave me this number for a 111#
1920
No 78271 would it be a A or B

[smerdon42]

Muffet another one for you mate 1915 serial number 26732 2nd MD numbers matching , numbered 35302 on butt stock barrel and action re barreled 10/34 unit disc is 16 LH rack numbered 165 and 2/15 forestock was cut up when I got it but she is back in full spec now . Takes a 304.5 gauge and headspace does not close on no go .ready to shoot again.

[muffett.2008]

March 2021 update.

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[Motokyle89]

I just acquired a 1927 Lithgow B18113 barrel is 10/27

[pisco]

A couple more muffet
1944
F9613
Barrel 11-44

1941
B54306
H barrel no date

1942
5932 big numbers
H barrel fitted cadet rifle

1942
D71579
English barrel u31862 08

1929
F5832 action number no serial number
Shortened rifle built at factory snuck out back door it’s a cracker