Dating Enfield SMLE Bolt by Serial Number

[Peter Laidler]

i would say definately NO. The serial number on the bolt might tell someone with access to a similarly numbered rifle what year it was made and where. But that bolt might have been replaced onto that rifle at any time since. The cross next to the letter M is the UK Military crossed flags or pennants or lances proof mark

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[68rs327]

The rifle is a 1943, and is a Ishapore made Enfield.
The bolt doesn't match, just curious what year the bolt is?

i would say definately NO. The serial number on the bolt might tell someone with access to a similarly numbered rifle what year it was made and where. But that bolt might have been replaced onto that rifle at any time since. The cross next to the letter M is the UK Military crossed flags or pennants or lances proof mark