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    Can you post a pic of the U stamp on the top, front of the receiver?
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    A Collector's View - The SMLE Short Magazine Lee Enfield 1903-1989. It is 300 8.5x11 inch pages with 1,000+ photo’s, most in color, and each book is serial-numbered.  Covering the SMLE from 1903 to the end of production in India in 1989 it looks at how each model differs and manufacturer differences from a collecting point of view along with the major accessories that could be attached to the rifle. For the record this is not a moneymaker, I hope just to break even, eventually, at $80/book plus shipping.  In the USA shipping is $5.00 for media mail.  I will accept PayPal, Zelle, MO and good old checks (and cash if you want to stop by for a tour!).  CLICK BANNER to send me a PM for International pricing and shipping. Manufacturer of various vintage rifle scopes for the 1903 such as our M73G4 (reproduction of the Weaver 330C) and Malcolm 8X Gen II (Unertl reproduction). Several of our scopes are used in the CMP Vintage Sniper competition on top of 1903 rifles. Brian Dick ... BDL Ltd. - Specializing in British and Commonwealth weapons Specializing in premium ammunition and reloading components. Your source for the finest in High Power Competition Gear. Here at T-bones Shipwrighting we specialise in vintage service rifle: re-barrelling, bedding, repairs, modifications and accurizing. We also provide importation services for firearms, parts and weapons, for both private or commercial businesses.
     

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    Found another U on the barrel, also the barrel is matching.


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    I believe that "U" is actually a "D".

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    Yes, I agree with Brian - partially-struck D with a broad arrow in it = Australianicon acceptance mark. U with broad arrow would have been South African, which would be unexpected given the Tasmanian stock disc.
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    Yep, that's what happens when you use flat letter stamps on a rounded surface.....

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    I wonder if he stamped the barrel just to see if he could get it on the second try haha!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Roger Payneicon View Post
    flat letter stamps
    It was just too big is all.
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