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    You have an SMLE Mk.III made by BSA in 1915.

    The EFD means Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfield Lock, Middlesex , Englandicon. The Board arrow above it is a Government ownership mark.

    2 ESR = 2nd Battalion, East Surrey Regiment?

    "S for Sale?"
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    The rifle has the large S between two arrows which I believe means it has been selected to be sold on.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kingsburyshot View Post
    The rifle has the large S between two arrows which I believe means it has been selected to be sold on.
    The two opposing Broad Arrows are the "Sold out of Service" mark.

    BTW, it looks like it has a Crowned BNP - post-1954 Birmingham Nitro Proof mark as well.
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    Sorry, what does MLM stand for ?
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