1903 L.E. 1* ConD11 22 Patern14 No.1

[Lance]

Very nice, one of my favorite rifles. Can you check the top of the butt near the butt plate for a rack number? I have observed from "C1"(sold it to a friend in a moment of weakness) to as high as "C539" giving the reasoning that Australia received at least that many.

A correct handguard can be found if patient and willing to spend the $$.

Good luck.

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[jonh172]

Very nice, one of my favorite rifles. Can you check the top of the butt near the butt plate for a rack number? I have observed from "C1"(sold it to a friend in a moment of weakness) to as high as "C539" giving the reasoning that Australia received at least that many.

A correct handguard can be found if patient and willing to spend the $$.

Good luck.

I have no stamp at all on top of my butt in front of the buttplate.

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Does the rifle have any markings linking it to australia?

The TAS marking on the stock disk makes me think The Armidale School, a local private school (public school to the british). They have thier own small bore range, cadets and a quick google shows the school "shooting club" dating back to the 1890s.

It has a U stamp on the top, front of the receiver.

[RobD]

Can you post a pic of the U stamp on the top, front of the receiver?
Rob