New member, First time gun owner

[Badger]

Here's some more detail for you ...

"BNP" ".303" "2.22" on barrel and under that is either "18.5 or 18+ or 184 TONS" .... means that your rifle was tested for safety by Birmingham Proof House showing caliber and chamber length. As required by British law, any firearm offered for commercial sale (regardless of military proofing) has to undergo a pressure test. Passed firearms were stamped, usually on the barrel and receiver.

"NP" was the Birmingham Nitro Proof between 1912 and 1954 and "BNP" is the Birmingham Nitro Proof after 1954

"England" is sometimes seen on Enfield Rifles and it's the British private export mark pre-1968

Finally, here's a link that will help with official markings.

It's a site provided by Amatikulu with some good information to bookmark for the future.

Lee Enfield Rifle Markings (click here)

Regards,
Doug

[DmsdyMachn]

Definitely will! Thanks, Doug. And sorry for spamming like I have been, I'm just way excited. Never had such a cool part of history, and I'm dying to learn all I can about it.

[Badger]

Definitely will! Thanks, Doug. And sorry for spamming like I have been, I'm just way excited. Never had such a cool part of history, and I'm dying to learn all I can about it.

No problem partner ...

I still remember my very first milsurp I bought and how excited I was with it ....

I still own it ...

1895 Mauser - Lowe

It started a long and fun journey into a hobby that's been very enjoyable, plus for the most part, I've met a lot of great folks and fellow collectors who helped me out along the way ...

Regards,
Doug

[newcastle]

warning once you get into thsi one - you'll want one in full military kit.