1943 no.1 mk3 carbine rifle?

[ins80]

I have a 1943 no.1 mk3 carbine rifle. i have not been able to find any info about this rifle, and doesnt look like any i have seen in any pictures. It has a crown with G.R.I. under it then a No.1 MK III*. The barrel is right at 18in long looks a great deal like a jungle carbine but has a fliiping double peepsight instead of the sliding rail. I am puzzled about this piece and very curious as to what it is, any info on this rifle you might be able to give me would be greatly appreciated.

Thank You for your time.

Larry

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[Amatikulu]

Your rifle description makes me think you have a commercial conversion of what was originally an Ishapore made No.1 Mark 3*. I believe Santa Fe and/or Gibbs were well known for making these conversions for the American market.

[jmoore]

The peep isn't normal for the US conversions that I've seen. Very small chance it's Australian(?).

[Steve H. in N.Y.]

Golden State Arms Santa Fe "Jungle Carbines" were converted from No.1 and No.4 rifles. The No.1 got a flip sight installed in the charger bridge. It's similar to the Mk.2 sight but not identical.

[Steve H. in N.Y.]

Note the extra "cooling slots" cut into the forend to disguise the openings left after removal of the backsight protector.

[lucky dog]

Golden State Arms (Santa Fe) always marked their rifles as such. I do not believe they used the Ishy rifles either. Gibbs is well known for using them though. Check under the handguard, what is stamped on the barrel?

[Son]

The Australian carbines were done in late '44 to mid '45 (from memory) and were on new made Lithgow receivers. No chance a GRI '43 could be one.

[jmoore]

Just never know...

Thanks, Son, I've been living at work all month, and my "book rememberance" is starting to go, along w/ some other functions!

Somehow, I've managed to miss the "Thing" Steve H. has pictured, until now.

[Son]

Just never know...

Thanks, Son, I've been living at work all month, and my "book rememberance" is starting to go, along w/ some other functions!

Somehow, I've managed to miss the "Thing" Steve H. has pictured, until now.

It took you a month! I've only been away almost a week and my "book rememberence" is starting to go! Maybe it's all the "new tricks" they are trying to teach this "old dog" here at "school". The new gear info is going in and pushin' the Enfield stuff out the other side!

[jmoore]

So, Ins80, did Steve H. nail down what you've got, or do we need to keep guessing?

Son, as long as we can compensate for each others lapses, I reckon it all works out to the benefit of everybody! Besides, it's often an excuse to break out the books again- once there's an opporunity...