Looking for definitive/detailed information on New Zealand 03's

[Thumper]

Thanks Mike they look good.

Wish I could learn how to do that................

BTW, when I shoot HXP or something similar, this thing is a tack driver, very accurate.

I have tried lead and ..................not so good, but I will keep developing and see what i can find

Bob

[Thumper]

Thanks for Mike Haas and John Beard for helping me with my New Zealand 1903.
The knowledge and helpfulness on this site is remarkable.

You guys are great thanks again

[Roy]

In Thumpers 5th photo posted my Mike D, the one of the N^Z markings, it looks like there are one, possibly two N^Z stamps faintly visible under the clear one, one of them, the top of the 'N' and the faint top of the broad arrow can be seen left and down of the main stamp what do you guys think? seems to me the stock was sanded and remarked by the NZ forces.

[Thumper]

Roy

Good eye my friend, I see it also, and it's mine. Just never looked that close

The arrow with the tail feathers................didn't I see somewhere once that they indicated that was Air Force [NZ] ?

Inquiring minds want to know.

[rice 123]

if your are talking NZ lend lease mine is 3021214 11-41 GGstock RLB stamp NZ6717

[Roy]

The arrow with the tail feathers................didn't I see somewhere once that they indicated that was Air Force [NZ] ?


Never heard of that one. Royal New Zealand Air Force SMLE's are often found with Butt Discks marked 'RNZAF' and a base name or the abbreviation of one.

[Thumper]

Well my mind isn't what it used to be.

But your right, I do see at least another mark under the top one

[Claven2]

Is it my imagination, or do I see the faint outline of two proof in front of the front action screw, like they were mostly sanded away?