No.1 Mk.3* 1952 FTR

[jmoore]

If the receiver or any other parts were South African marked, that would be fine. It looke primarily of English origin, though, including some inspector marks on the barrel that seem to be mostly found on 1950's rebuilds. (79GA bisected by a broadarrow in this case.)

Cadet use seems likely, I thought there was some reference in previous threads, but no joy finding anything yet.

All the wood seems quite newish, similar in colour and grain to the blonde No.4 Mk.2s, but turning darker now.

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[Beerhunter]

If the receiver or any other parts were South African marked, that would be fine.

I have an SMLE that has been to South African and is only SA marked in the place that your rifle is. All other markings are UK type.

As to cadet use, I can assure you that even though you were unable to find reverences here, I did not make it up. If you need more information on how long SMLEs were in use by UK Cadet Forces (and therefore maintained) you may want to search on "The last Lee Enfield" - the L59A2.

Personally, I can't see anything particularly usual or odd about your rifle.