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can anyone tell me what this mark is i cant find any info !!!
Its located under the top wood it is the U stamp.
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08-07-2017 05:09 PM
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It would be helpful if you could tell us to which model of rifle this stamp has been applied and the build year of the same, as it is probably a sub-contractor's mark, the arrow being an acceptance mark. (Just my guess chaps, but it should be in one of the Skennerton
books somewhere)
Last edited by Patrick Chadwick; 08-07-2017 at 05:58 PM.
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Could it be a South African marking?
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TerryLee will know this in detail, and I am often wrong, but as far as I know, the South African U always contains a broad arrow [or a diamond if indicating sold out of service]. It was applied to metal in quite a large font in an easily-seen place like the nocks form. I've not seen it stamped on wood, nor in a concealed place.
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I have to agree with Rob. In terms of what I have seen in the past I cannot associate that marking with South African ownership.
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Hi folks sry was tired when i posted i should of added more detail...its off a No1 Mk3 1917 SMLE topwood piece underside. There is broad arrow marks on this piece so i know its british and as one member stated correct the south african has a broad arrow in the U which this one doesn't.
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I'm refinishing this rifle from sport to full wood again. Its a Canadian rifle that's all matching NOT forced stamped. The wood is coming along great.
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Wood Refinished
Second coat after cleaned and treated. NO this will not stay shiny !!!
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End Piece
This was PURE rust....cleaned metal to original surface and reblued then treated. looks like new
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What mark did the Union of South Africa use after it left the British Commonwealth?
“There are invisible rulers who control the destinies of millions. It is not generally realized to what extent the words and actions of our most influential public men are dictated by shrewd persons operating behind the scenes.”
Edward Bernays, 1928
Much changes, much remains the same. 
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After South Africa left the Commonwealth the "U" remained but the Broad Arrow was replaced my an "M". The attached example is from the mess tin I was issued in 1967.
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