Mystery SMLE (to me) Help ?

[Maxwell Smart]

For my mind, if the serial on the receiver and the bolt don't match, then it is a NON-matching rifle, full stop, no matter what other numbers line up.

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[Beerhunter]

For my mind, if the serial on the receiver and the bolt don't match, then it is a NON-matching rifle, full stop, no matter what other numbers line up.

Unlike the Germans, the British (mostly) only numbered the receiver and the bolt (sometimes the magazine and odd bits of woodwork as well) and as you say the receiver an bolt are the ONLY numbers that count. All the rest will be inspection marks, dates, etc.

A has been said the OP needs to post pictures.

[Homer]

Unlike the Germans, the British (mostly) only numbered the receiver and the bolt (sometimes the magazine and odd bits of woodwork as well) and as you say the receiver an bolt are the ONLY numbers that count. All the rest will be inspection marks, dates, etc.

A has been said the OP needs to post pictures.

Are you referring to all SMLE production?

[smlemon]

As I said there is a serial # (11) on the front receiver ring, the barrel and the nose cap.
The bolt and the magazine are also numbered with different numbers..

May I request you folks with knowledge, take a look at the photo bucket album I made ?

I attempted to photograph every marking on the entire rifle.

Thanks !