G'Day Fellow LE Addicts,

It's been about 20 minutes since my last handling of a Lee Enfield. Though, in fairness, some may argue it "..isn't a [I]real Lee Enfield, as it is a No 4 Mk 1*. But that's just another can o' worms and I'd like to bypass that debate as it seems to get a little

Now, where was I?

Right, this is a question of pure interest and curiosity, not a dying collector's need for unachievable 'absolutes!' I know more about the SMLE than the No 4, as is the usual Australianicon predilection.

Here is a pic of the bottom of a Savage No 4 MK I* magazine:

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The left (from viewpoint) says: 7 over 45
The right (from viewpoint) says: 7C over 57

Can anyone shed some credible light on what these markings mean? I have my own theory, but I'd like to hear from some much better read scholars in this query.

Thank you for any/all helpful input you may be able to provide. Like I said, this is pure curiosity and not quite answered form earlier threads.

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