No. I MkIII*(H) Sporter

[Bindi2]

Not to renumber assembly numbers to my knowledge.

Did SSA have P A N or is this only an Aussie thing when fitting a new bolt at Lithgow.

Information

Warning: This is a relatively older thread This discussion is older than 360 days. Some information contained in it may no longer be current.

[Ridolpho]

Here is a photo of the "assembly numbers". You can also see a Lithgow star marking on the bolt handle. The font and size of the numbers appears identical on both parts. Note that most small pieces have Australian manufacturer markings (like the bolt head, shown). No apparent import markings that I can see.

Ridolpho

[Ridolpho]

A few additional shots. Cleaned some varnish off barrel shank and on left see what appears to be a British proof mark (poorly applied) in addition to the various Australian marks. It appears that the bluing was done after the British mark but before all the others. Is this an MLE barrel that was later chopped? Also wondering about the MA VII on the receiver ring- is that something that would be placed there with arsenal repairs? At some point pretty nearly all the small parts were replaced by Australian parts and the now chopped, bubba'd coachwood stock set. The parkerizing looks like that on my 1942 (rebuild of 1921) and 1944 Lithgows.
Have done more searching and have seen photos of assumed Lithgow H barrel rifles where the barrel and action body were clearly not refinished together after the re-barreling. The only other observation I can make is that the fitting of this old barrel to my rifle was done very well- tends to make me think armourer! I would appreciate any added comments as if this is not a Lithgow Heavy barrel I will probably not bother searching out proper Lithgow parts during its return to full wood. Thanks.

Ridolpho