Pics of my Lithgow

[RJW NZ]

Nice rifle, probably sell for $500 if you put on an auction site, 1921 was a low production year so you did well to get it.
It appears to be the 1921 original wood, in ww2 most aussie enfields seem to get new ww2 dated wood with large markings, you have none of those, even better.
Now go shoot it and have even more fun.

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[terryinvictoria]

For once we get to see a nice Century Arms International No1 Mk3 rifle.

For sure not a parts gun, nice example of what is a low production era for that model and manufacturer.

Thanks for the pictures.
A hundred smackeroos you should be ashamed of your self (joke) Good price on the gun even back then I think considering the year, mfg, condition etc.

Have you slugged the bore if so what does it measure.

When you take the wood off it will be intersting to see if the barrel has been replaced moct have and that does not lower the value or collectability in my eyes. It merely talls the tale of a battle rifle that was used lots for some serious work and had a new barrel put on.

It would not surprise me if the barrel date was 43 or 44. Lots were refurbished in this time frame after many battles and lots of abuse/work.

What is the date stamp on the barrel knox form 21 or 43-44 or what other date?

Let us know we are interested.
Regards
Terry in Victoria

[daveboy]

Well, I'm beginning to think that I definitely got my money's worth with this rifle. Just pulled it apart after getting off work today and wanted to share what I found.

Looks to me like this is a pretty original rifle. Noticed the rifle s/n stamped in the barrel. Didn't know if this was something they did when rebarreling or not but I don't think they would. Also, when looking closely I noticed what looks like a small date, "3/5/21". This would coincide with the date of rifle manufacture. I chalked the date to make it more visible in the photos and it is in picture 2.

There are also a couple of markings inside the stock, will post them later.

daveboy