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[Father Ted]

What about the 3 38 date on barrel?

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[Thunderbox]

What about the 3 38 date on barrel?

Probably just an inspection mark. Although this type of date stamp would normally be on a replacement barrel, the original 1915 date indicates that the barrel was not replaced. Quite possibly the rifle was not actually used much - or even issued - during WW1, so was in fairly mint condition when inspected.

By 1938 of course, they were starting to re-inspect stored weapons because of the likelihood of war with Germany.